Day trip Goree island and Dakar city tour: Experience Historical Sites and Vibrant Street Life

Immerse yourself in the history of the Atlantic slave trade on a day trip to Goree Island. Explore its colonial buildings and picturesque beaches. Then, discover the vibrant street life and important landmarks of Dakar City.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Place de l’Independance - The place de l’independence is in the beating heart of the city, home to majestic colonial buildings including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which was the (court of French West Africa) the Governance (office of the French governor) and the Chambre de Commerce.
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Beverage
Additional Information

This excursion provides an unforgettable journey through the historical narrative of the Atlantic slave trade as exhibited by the Goree islands, complete with its stunning assortment of colonial architecture. Complementing this, is its charming, flower-laden environment, enhanced by small beaches. Additionally, we’ll guide you through key landmarks in the vibrant city of Dakar, which beautifully marries modernity with tradition, offering a genuine feel of street life that is a joy to experience.

Location
Place de l'Independance
Rue de Essarts
Cancellation Policy

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

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Janusz_d
Aug 9, 2024
Nice trip - I strongly reccomend this tour. The guide was very friendly and shown us many interesting places. During whole day trip we had a lot of nice experiences.
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Lydiaaf4867pm
Jun 9, 2024
Excellent Day - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our tour guide, Agsil, made our visit to Dakar & Gorée Island unforgettable. He expertly navigated us through the island's profound history and its present-day charm with deep knowledge and genuine passion. Their storytelling at the House of Slaves was incredibly moving, bringing the past to life in a respectful and impactful way. He also highlighted the island's beauty, culture, and resilience, making the tour both educational and uplifting. Highly recommend this guide for anyone visiting Senegal!
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Lidia_a
Jun 9, 2024
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - Our tour guide, Agsil, made our visit to Dakar & Gorée Island unforgettable. They expertly navigated us through the island's profound history and its present-day charm with deep knowledge and genuine passion. Their storytelling at the House of Slaves was incredibly moving, bringing the past to life in a respectful and impactful way. They also highlighted the island's beauty, culture, and resilience, making the tour both educational and uplifting. Highly recommend this guide for anyone visiting Dakar & Gorée Island!
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Mylittlesimon
Jun 6, 2024
A wonderful day in Dakar and Goree - It was a fabulous day tour with a fabulous guide and driver. Amadou was the best tour guide ever! They arrived at my hotel exactly on time in a very nice car. We visited many of Dakar’s important sites. Amadou’s knowledge of both contemporary and historical events and places made the day enjoyable and a great learning experience. Both men were very polite and gracious. Everything, including the island of Goree was very well organized. If I return to Dakar one day, I will certainly ask for Amadou
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Andrew_s
May 26, 2024
Best tour in Dakar - This was an amazing experience. The guide was so kind and went above and beyond. The tour itself was great, very educational and everyone explained the answers to all the questions I had. This is a must-do when in Dakar.
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Pars2024
May 20, 2024
"Exceptional Tour Guide with Impressive Knowledge and Engagement" - We recently took a guided tour with Agsil Senegal Travel Tours and the tour was a perfect blend of history, culture and local flavor, making it an unforgettable journey through Dakar. Everything was well organised and our tour guide Athanas demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge about every site we visited, providing fascinating historical context and interesting anecdotes that truly brought each location to life. Additionally, Athanas friendly and approachable demeanor made the experience even more enjoyable. We highly recommend the tour to anyone looking for an informative and engaging experience.
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298hashime
Apr 30, 2024
Unforgettable Journey - A Personal Connection on Goree Island, - During a recent visit to the historic Goree Island in Senegal, our group had the pleasure of being guided by the remarkable Agsil Senegal Travel Tours. From the moment we set foot on the island, Agsil's passion for its history and culture shone through, enriching our experience in ways we could have never imagined. What set Amadou apart as a guide was not just his expertise, but also his genuine warmth and hospitality. He went above and beyond to ensure that everyone in our group felt engaged and included, taking the time to answer our questions and share personal anecdotes that brought the history of the island to life. His passion for storytelling was infectious, and we found ourselves hanging on his every word as he painted vivid pictures of life on Goree Island through the ages. Agsil’s expertise, passion, and genuine hospitality will undoubtedly enhance your experience in ways that words can hardly do justice. Thank you, Agsil, for sharing your love for Goree Island with us and for leaving an indelible mark on our hearts.
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Jakobinafrica
Apr 13, 2024
What a great service from Agsil Tours - It was a challenging day because of the inauguration of the new president. Traffic came to a standstill during the morning. The ferry to Goree Island was delayed and we were only able to visit Goree Island and couldn't do the city tour. I sent a complaint to Agsil Tours and without any delay being reimbursed for the amount I paid to much. Great immediate communication, fantastic service. Applause to Amadou for the handling of my issue!!!!
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Mark783004
Apr 5, 2024
Highly recommended - Great tour guide. A wealth of knowledge and very good English. Went to Gooree Island and learnt about all the history and also did the city tour. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Nelsono_11
Jun 18, 2024
The place where the slaves left - It was an interesting excursion due to its history, the island has a heavy history due to everything it represents, it is a poor island with little to visit and the restaurant where you have the meal included in the excursion is very poor
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