Dakar and Gorée Island Tour: Experience History and Culture with a Local Guide

Embark on a captivating tour of Dakar and Gorée Island with a knowledgeable local guide. Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality of Senegal.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marche Kermel - Local market where to find every ingredients, fish, vegetable for a delicious meal
What's Included
  • Climate-controlled transport
  • All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees
  • Included lunch
Additional Information

With the help of an experienced licensed Tour Guide you will have a lifetime moment in Dakar ,he know well the traffic which is a challenge.You’ll Visit the old city, suburbs and residential district .
Learn more history , local culture and interact with people thanks to his knowledge you’ll appreciate it.
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Location
Pullman Dakar Teranga
Rue PL 29
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Conneyw2021
Oct 6, 2024
Dakar is beautiful - I took this excursion on October 4, 2024. My guide was Ismail (Pape). This was such a wonderful activity. Pape reached out to me prior to me arriving in Dakar and gave instructions where to meet and time. He instructed me that he couldn't be there, but had an excellent guide in Ismail. Ismail was kind, thoughtful, patient, and knowledgeable. I was first to arrive at the pickup location. Ismail waited for over two hours for others to arrive. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Senegal. We also had a lovely lunch together. We saw so much of the city and culture on this tour. Thank you Ismail and Pape.
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David_b
Oct 2, 2024
A Superior Guide With Expertise, Personality, and a huge heart - My wife and I had the great fortune of having Pape guide us for two memorable days in Dakar. He made our trip. We couldn't image visiting Senegal without consulting him first. Beyond seemingly knowing everything and everybody, he truly has a patient, genuine, kind soul. We learned. We laughed; and, at the end of the trip we believe we made a new friend. Would highly recommend him if you're lucky enough to have the opportunity.
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Eduardo_correia1989
Sep 30, 2024
Great one-day tour for those coming to Dakar. - We recommend this tour, the Guide Pape is a great Guide, we had a great day seeing Dakar and Goree Island on this city tour.
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Ouejdanes
Sep 28, 2024
Amazing experience! - This has been an amazing and informative tour. Pape is a tour guide that is highly attuned to the group needs. The way he times his tour to give you the best un-crowded experience, the best advice for places to take pictures, and an overall positive energy is truly great! Super worth it
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Christopher_v
Sep 7, 2024
An Informative and Exciting Tour - Amazing trip to Gorée Island! Very informative and well curated - Pepe is very knowledgeable and also knows how to tell the story of Gorée Island and Dakar without it being too overwhelming. I saw Dakar in a whole new light after our visit.
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Oriane_s
Sep 5, 2024
Great day with Pape to discover and understand Senegal's culture and history - I highly recommend this day with Pape who is a great guide through Senegal and Dakar's culture and history. The day was very well thought and organized and gave me more keys to understand the country. I am grateful for Pape generosity
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Valerie_k
Sep 1, 2024
An absolute delight! - If you're looking for a truly enriching experience in Senegal, I highly recommend booking a tour with Pape. As a black solo female traveler, I was searching for a deeper connection with African heritage, and Pape exceeded all expectations. I was able to cry at the sadness of the history and also experience joy at the beauty of the land. With over 29 years of experience, he knows Senegal and its history like the back of his hand. Our day started at 7:30 am, and his enthusiasm never waned. His passion for sharing the rich history and culture of Senegal is absolutely contagious. Pape isn't just knowledgeable; he's a warm and friendly presence who seems to know everyone in the city. He also has a talent for photography, capturing beautiful moments throughout the tour. Beyond that, he is a kind-hearted and wise individual, deeply committed to making a positive impact on the world. He actively supports young children in the village through his charitable efforts, and by booking a tour with him, you're not just getting an amazing experience—you're also contributing to a great cause. If you want to immerse yourself in Senegalese culture, history, and community, Pape is the guide for you. You won't be disappointed!
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550ulir
Sep 1, 2024
Exploring Dakar and Gorée - Riding with Pape on this full-day tour to Gorée and around Dakar with all the highlights. Great and informative explanations and a lot of background. A superb starting point for a trip to Senegal.
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Karentmd
Aug 11, 2024
Exceptional Tour with a Logistical Master - I wish i could give more than 5 star, because our guided tour with Pape was EXCEPTIONAL! His efficiency in pre-planning our trip, to make sure we have the best experience, was second to none. We started our day with a more than timely pick up, as Pape arrived at our hotel early so we could beat the crowd. As we arrived to Gorée Island’s Pier, Pape’s friend/broker had already bought our tickets, so no line for us, we just proceeded to the boat lounge with our tickets to wait on the next boat. As we arrived on Gorée island, Pape took us to the restaurant where we would be having lunch to pre-order our meal. Once lunchtime came, no wait for us again, our pre-ordered meals were hot and ready for us. Pape was a wealth of information and a logistical master. Throughout our guided experience, Pape provided us with facts and information, written and not written, about the African experience and Senegalese people. It was both sad and beautiful. Pape maneuvered us through crowds and around other tour groups so we could catch the perfect pictures, have time in our thoughts, digest his info and appreciate the views and beauty of Senegal. This was more than a tour, this was truly an experience. Thank you Pape. Thank you Senegal.
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Resort44635391707
Aug 11, 2024
Great Tour of Dakar and Gorée Island - This was our first visit to Africa with an inspiring, informative and thoughtful full day Tour. You cannot and will not find a better Tour Guide than ours, Pape (Pa-pee) and the Tour company he represents. While you may know what you would like to see, allow this company to set up the timing for your itinerary. The timing to move effectively among the crowds and the best times to be in certain places for great photographs are all considerations they include. This Tour company has more than 29 years of experience and they showed that they have the relationships and thoughtfulness to make sure we were comfortable, had access through security points and explained the historical details of Dakar’s culture, events, locations and key persons. There were so many details that demonstrated their professionalism and experience, it’s too much to mention. I had no great personal expectations for Gorée Island because it is a tourist destination. Well, our guide provided us with quiet time, alone time and a personal experience for just the two of us that allowed me to sit and take in the spirit of my ancestors. I was able to experience Gorée and enjoy it in a practical and spiritual way. That meant a lot. The meal that was arranged was ready when we were and the history running through Gorée was a lot to take in. Pape went above and beyond. He cared about our experience and he showed us way more than the itinerary provided. He didn’t rush us and was shown much respect amongst all vendors, business owners, clerks, security and more. I was so filled, I forgot we didn’t see the Renaissance statue as yet. The full day tour was awesome! The way in which they arranged it was awesome. The timing was awesome. Our Tour Guide was awesome! The city and movement of Dakar is a challenging experience. For a quality experience, make sure you hire an experienced company with great tour guides like this one. Pape and company are highly recommended!!!🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳💚💛❤️ Jalani H
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From $155
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).