Embark on an early morning journey to the tranquil Gorée Island. After a 2-hour drive from Pointe Sarène, you'll reach the harbour, where a ferry awaits to transport you to the island. The island is a haven of peace and tranquillity, with narrow, serene lanes and red ochre houses adorned with bougainvilleas adding to its undeniable charm. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gorée Island serves as a poignant reminder of history, having seen millions of people pass through before being taken to America as enslaved people.

Your visit will include a tour of former slave houses, St Charles' church, and the historical museum. You'll also have the opportunity to stroll down the alleyways and explore local painters' workshops. Enjoy lunch at a charming restaurant on the island before returning to Dakar in the early afternoon.

In Dakar, the heart of western Africa's political, economic and cultural reunification, you'll embark on a city tour. This includes a visit to the bustling "plateau" district, where you'll see key landmarks such as the railway station, city hall, Independence Square, and the Presidential Palace. This journey offers a blend of serene beauty and rich history, making it an unforgettable experience.

The experience was cancelled the day before with no explanation , we had to reschedule for Friday or Saturday which we did. We were the only English on the trip everyone else was French. All the commentary was in French so we did not understand any of it. We were allocated an English speaking guide who was very good but he could only point out places of interest as he was not in charge of the microphone

We enjoyed this trip so much. You cannot miss this off your list when visiting Senegal. I would have given this 10/10 overall, but my 9 is due to the fact we were told to bring our swimsuits. So, I dragged two towels, swimsuits and flip flops around Goree Island for nothing. It was very hot. STOP TELLING PEOPLE TO TAKE SWIMSUITS! There is just the right amount of time for visiting the Island and have lunch. Our guide Lamin was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and great command of English.

Sehr empfehlenswert!

The guides were great and full of information. The lunch was pretty poor, the tables weren't clean and the food was cold

The day was well organised and had a good itinerary. The coach wasn't that comfortable (no leg room) but water was frequently offered and appreciated. The guide spoke good English and was inclusive and informative. I appreciated the stop at Dakar market, however this was very, very rushed. I just about had time to buy one piece of fabric. Overall though an excellent day out and highly recommended.

Højdepunkter

Take a ferry ride from Pointe Sarène to Gorée Island
Browse the painters' workshops along the narrow streets
Visit the House of Slaves Museum and the Church of St Charles

Vigtig information

Know in advance:

If you have special dietary requirements, please fill in the dedicated field at checkout
Infants (age 0-2) can join for free and don't need a ticket

Remember to bring:

Passport (it's mandatory to join the tour)

Afbestillingsregler

Få 100% tilbage, hvis du afbestiller op til 48 timer inden aktiviteten begynder.

I prisen indgår

Entrépriser
Frokost
Transport i køretøj med aircondition
Lokalguide
Vand på flaske

Hvad er ikke inkluderet

Drikkevarer

Bestillingsgebyr

Der lægges ingen ekstra gebyrer til denne bestilling.

Sted

Hotel Riu Baobab, Parcelle 4, Pointe Sarène, Senegal

Arrangør

NOUVELLES FRONTIERES SENEGAL

Hvad siger folk om denne oplevelse

4,4/5

All reviews are verified

Baseret på 31 anmeldelser

Bedøm kategorier

Værdi for pengene

4,4/5

Guider

4,4/5

Service

4,4/5

Sikkerhed

4,4/5

Alle bedømmelser (31)

5 stjerner (18)

58%

4 stjerner (11)

35%

3 stjerner (1)

2 stjerner (1)

1 stjerne (0)

A
Alan Webb
Rejste som et par
11. januar 2026
2.2
Amerikas Forenede Stater
The experience was cancelled the day before with no explanation , we had to reschedule for Friday or Saturday which we did. We were the only English on the trip everyone else was French. All the commentary was in French so we did not understand any of it. We were allocated an English speaking guide who was very good but he could only point out places of interest as he was not in charge of the microphone
D
Davina S
Rejste med familie
14. november 2025
4.6
Det Forenede Kongerige
We enjoyed this trip so much. You cannot miss this off your list when visiting Senegal. I would have given this 10/10 overall, but my 9 is due to the fact we were told to bring our swimsuits. So, I dragged two towels, swimsuits and flip flops around Goree Island for nothing. It was very hot. STOP TELLING PEOPLE TO TAKE SWIMSUITS! There is just the right amount of time for visiting the Island and have lunch. Our guide Lamin was exceptional. Very knowledgeable and great command of English.
R
Reinhold
Enkeltrejsende
22. marts 2025
4.6
Amerikas Forenede Stater
Sehr empfehlenswert!
L
Lorna
Rejste som et par
18. februar 2025
4.2
Det Forenede Kongerige
The guides were great and full of information. The lunch was pretty poor, the tables weren't clean and the food was cold
A
Art
Rejste som et par
16. februar 2025
4.6
Amerikas Forenede Stater
The day was well organised and had a good itinerary. The coach wasn't that comfortable (no leg room) but water was frequently offered and appreciated. The guide spoke good English and was inclusive and informative. I appreciated the stop at Dakar market, however this was very, very rushed. I just about had time to buy one piece of fabric. Overall though an excellent day out and highly recommended.
N
Nicky
Rejste som et par
19. december 2025
5
Det Forenede Kongerige