Goree Island

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Popular places to visit

Ile de Goree Beach

Ile de Goree Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Ile de Goree Beach during your travels in Goree Island? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Ile de Goree Beach
Sandanga lies roughly midway on Plateau center in Dakar and is the biggest of Dakar`s markets. If you are not familiar with African markets is worth a visit, but be careful with your valuables and do not be fooled to follow strangers. Sandanga is a mix of flea market and tourist market. It is fussy and chaotic and sellers are ongoing. Try to visit Sandanga early in the morning. It is less crowded at that time of day and fruits and vegetables are fresh and look attractive. Read more: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/shopping-dakars-markets/

Sandaga Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your trip to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments.

Sandaga Market
The House of slaves and this is the door of no return That you see at the bottom...

House of Slaves

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at House of Slaves during your trip to Goree Island. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

House of Slaves
It is located at Rte. de Yoff, heading towards the airport. Here artists can get a studio space and some support from the government. It’s like a small walled village where people work and some also live here. Some foreign artists are also invited to stay in shorter periods as Artists in Residens. This is probably one of the most important measures to support the contemporary art in Senegal and an important contribution to the Dakar art scene. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/dakar-art-scene/

Village des Arts

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Village des Arts during your trip to Dakar. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape.

Village des Arts
The Soumbédioune Fish Market is a place to observe life and commerce in Dakar, Senegal. It's busy and bustling, with ocean views and briny air that has the distinct smell of fish. Come on a Saturday afternoon when things are in full swing. Be respectful when taking photographs however and make sure you ask vendors if it's okay to capture them or their wares on film before you snap.

Soumbédioune Fish Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Soumbédioune Fish Market during your visit to Gueule Tapée. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Soumbédioune Fish Market

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Explore the campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University, during your trip to Fann. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest.

Cheikh Anta Diop University

Things to do

Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture

Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture

$140
per adult
Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture
Monument de la Renaissance Africain

Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)

$105
per adult
Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)
Maison des esclavages, Gorée Island

Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day

$155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day
Dakar City Tour

Dakar City Tour and Goree Island

$162
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
Shopping day in the central market of Dakar a

Your assistant in interpretation & in shopping in Dakar markets

$162
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Your assistant in interpretation & in shopping in Dakar markets
SLAVE HOUSE

Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants)

$142
per adult
Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants)
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Cities near Goree Island

Dakar

Dakar