Full Day Tour : The highlights Of Dakar And Gorée Isla d
Gorée island is world heritage site classified by the UNESCO. ,
This famous island was very active in slave trade ,and will from 1536 to 1848 ,year of the abolition of slavery be ,the main transit center ,where 15 to 20 slaves will be shipped for the America's.
Slavery will first start on the island practiced by the Portuguese in 1536 .On Gorée island ,we will open a chapter of the history of mankind with the visit of THE SLAVES HOUSE and its famous "DOOR OF NO RETURN",which was the last link of the slave with the Motherland or Africa .Here you learn how Black people were abused,downgraded,brutalized by the slaves merchants ,and their collaborators for nearly 4 centuries.Then Dakar ,to visit its hidden wonders such as: the Monument Of The African Renaissance ,The Museum of Black Civilisation ,plus the presidential mansion ,the independence and the Senegalese infantry men square, the former railway station which , Soweto square, the obelisk monument and the divinity mosque.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dakar, Dakar, Dakar Region
Discovery of Dakar’s cultural park ,an architectural and cultural jewel ,in which we have The Monument Of The African Renaissance ,The Museum of Black Civilisation and the National Theatre ,but also the Railroad Station,a newly renovated building ,which dates back 1885 ,and which is part of Senegal ‘s historical heritage. Explore also the Independence Square ,the Roman Catholic Church,the Divinity Mosque ,the Obelisk and the Senegalese infantry men squares . When touring around Dakar ,you will have a portrait of the Senegalese dressed in colourful African attires . the bush taxi ,the street venders ,all those things that makes African.:Gorée island where in the early 15th century ,millions of Black people were enslaved and shipped for the Americas. We will lay bare ,slavery on Gorée island exploring the slaves houses and its famous “DOOR OF NO RETURN”,before ending with all the heritage .There ,you will learn, how Black people were enslaved,humiliated ,abused for centuries.
Duration: 8 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Full Day Tour : The highlights Of Dakar And Gorée Isla d
3/21/2022 - 2/27/2025Monday - Sunday : | 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up is offered
We pick up from hotels in Dakar
Dakar Cruise Ship port
Airports- Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport, Dakar Senegal
Ports- Port de Dakar, Dakar-Plateau, Dakar, Senegal
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.