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Gorée Island full-day tour from Saly

4.6/5
9 reviews

Embark on a journey to Gorée Island. Located off the coast of Senegal and facing Dakar, Gorée Island was the largest trading centre on the African coast from the 15th to the 19th century. It has seen Portuguese, Dutch, English and French domination, each leaving their mark on its architecture. The contrast between the sombre slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders is striking.

Your exploration begins with a climb up to Castel via the Baobabs alley, where you'll be rewarded with a view of Dakar from the Memorial of Slaves. Before having lunch, you'll also explore the Senegal Historical Museum.

Your journey ends with a visit to the House of the Slaves Museum and the Saint Charles Church. This excursion promises scenic beauty but also a dive into the colonial past of this island.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Saly
Duration: 10 hours
Language:English, French
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Entrance Fees Included
Guided Tour
Meal Included
Hotel pick up
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • Enjoy a 20-minute ferry ride to Goree Island
  • Stroll along Gorée Island's narrow streets
  • Visit the House of Slaves Museum, St. Charles Church, the Historical Museum, and painter's studios
  • Lunch menu to keep you going all day

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • Please confirm your pickup time and location with the local operator prior to the tour. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking. Departure from hotels in Saly around 07:45am and hotels in Somone around 08:15am
  • Children need to be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants (ages 0-2): free of charge
  • This tour includes lunch. Drinks are not included and can be purchased at the restaurant

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Guided tour
  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Bottled water

What’s not included

  • Drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

C2V6+CCJ, Saly, Senegal

Meeting point:

Pickup from your hotels receptions in Saly or Somone. Confirm your pickup time and location with the local operator prior to the tour. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking.

Provider

NOUVELLES FRONTIERES SENEGAL


What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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Based on 9 reviews


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Value for money

4.6/5

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    Trudy

    Traveled as a couple


    March 23, 2025
    4.2

    United States of America

    Our guide Maty, spoke excellent English. She was friendly, knowledgeable and fun. The tour of the slave house was very moving and sad to think of how the people suffered. The island of Goree is very pretty, and a lovely place to visit. Negative, we waited over an hour at the port waiting for the ferry, which wasn't so good. The market selleres are RELENTLESS! Some catch the same ferry, and start their patter then. So say NO to the market stop, or be prepared for hassle!

  • A

    Anonymus

    Solo traveler


    September 16, 2024
    4.2

    United States of America

    Include a short walking tour in Dakar, e.g. by a stop on independence square

  • P

    Paul

    Traveled as a couple


    February 26, 2024
    5

    United Kingdom

    Very well organised trip with an excellent informative guide. A full day tour but taken at a steady pace.

  • V

    Van Doy

    Traveled with family


    August 13, 2024
    4.6

    United States of America

    Guide good with good language. Bus micro not good enough, so you could not hear the guide properly. Information on the voucher was missing, that you need to bring passport!! Tour on island with guide excellent Food very good. Enjoyable day with Dakar fotostopps

  • Y

    Yvonne

    Traveled with family


    July 28, 2024
    4.6

    Germany

    Ein sehr langer, aber sehr informativer Tag. Wir haben viel gelernt und wurden sehr gut geführt. Auch das Essen war sehr gut. Aber die lange Zeit im Verkehr Dakars hat es schließlich sehr ermüdend gemacht.

  • A

    Anna P

    Solo traveler


    June 16, 2024
    5

    United States of America

    Ik ben zowieso fan van Africa. Maar nu serieus, de geschiedenis is indrukwekkend en emotioneel. De Guide was vriendelijk en behulpzaam en had wel kennis. Dat stel ik altijd op prijs.

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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464