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.

It would have been beneficial to have had more English explanations in the museum

There was a lot packed in which was good and bad. It was great to visit so many places but not enough time at each. The trip was worth the journey time from pointe sarene and lunch was well cooked and served. We didn't have time for Dakar market but it didn't spoil the day. Our guide was very informative and friendly with a sense of humour, keeping us entertained. This trip was an absolute must for our stay in Senegal; we would consider coming again and spending more time on Goree Island.

The guide was very good, really enjoyed the trip to Goree Island and the tour around Dakar afterwards.

We felt we was rushed along, but what we saw was very interesting. The guides was good.

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

Jammer dat de gids de groep aan zijn lot overliet op het meest chaotische moment. Het wachten op de ferry. Regelmatig verdween de gids om even te gaan praten met de lokale bevolking. Er was dus geen groepsmanagment van de gids. Ze heeft ook 5 maal dezelfde uitleg gzgeven. De uitleg in de bus is idem aan de uitleg ter plaatse.

Why you’ll love this…

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

Important to know

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)

Cancellation policy

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

What’s included

Entrance fees
Lunch
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Local guide
Bottled water

What’s not included

Drinks

Booking fee

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

Location

Hotel Riu Baobab, Parcelle 4, Pointe Sarène, Senegal

Meeting point:

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.

Provider

NOUVELLES FRONTIERES SENEGAL

What people say about this experience

4.3/5

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All ratings (36)

5 stars (19)

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4 stars (14)

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3 stars (2)

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J P
Travelled as a couple
28 February 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
It would have been beneficial to have had more English explanations in the museum
S
Sere Matt
Travelled with a group of friends
7 February 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
There was a lot packed in which was good and bad. It was great to visit so many places but not enough time at each. The trip was worth the journey time from pointe sarene and lunch was well cooked and served. We didn't have time for Dakar market but it didn't spoil the day. Our guide was very informative and friendly with a sense of humour, keeping us entertained. This trip was an absolute must for our stay in Senegal; we would consider coming again and spending more time on Goree Island.
O
OzzieOwl
Travelled as a couple
3 February 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The guide was very good, really enjoyed the trip to Goree Island and the tour around Dakar afterwards.
S
Steve
Travelled as a couple
25 January 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
We felt we was rushed along, but what we saw was very interesting. The guides was good.
A
Alan Webb
Travelled as a couple
11 January 2026
2.2
United Kingdom
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
G
Geert
Travelled as a couple
7 March 2026
3.4
Netherlands
Jammer dat de gids de groep aan zijn lot overliet op het meest chaotische moment. Het wachten op de ferry. Regelmatig verdween de gids om even te gaan praten met de lokale bevolking. Er was dus geen groepsmanagment van de gids. Ze heeft ook 5 maal dezelfde uitleg gzgeven. De uitleg in de bus is idem aan de uitleg ter plaatse.