Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
4.5
Dakar City Tour and Goree Island
By Diallo Tours Services
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 3-90, max of 10 per group
Duration: 7h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1Dakar, Dakar, Dakar RegionWe can meet travelers at their hotel lobby or at their hotel exit gate.For travelers who are in a private appartment we will specify a startint point depending on the area
- Option 2Saly, SenegalWe can meet travelers at their hotel lobby or at their hotel exit gate.For travelers who are in a private appartment we will specify a startint point depending on the area
Pickup details- We can pick you up from any locations in Dakar and in Saly.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport, Dakar Senegal
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Dakar port
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28135P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Infant meals not included
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is formal
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 28135P2
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- Excursion2748200 contributionsDiallo Tour Sevices. Amazing!Web spend t'he day in Bandia with Diallo and we have very very hood time! 100% recommend . Diallois a cert nice and friendly person. It was very excited!!!!Written 11 August 2024
- Excursion2748200 contributions100% recommendVery hood tour!!!! Thanks Diallo!!! Every was perfect. T'he safary and t'he lake of Somone Ares cert beatifil, and Diallo was cert friendly and niceWritten 15 July 2024
- Fearless3776240 contributionsA Beautiful Day Spent :)The guides were friendly and welcoming. I loved both Bandia and Somone. It was the loveliest day. Highly recommended and worth the money!Written 17 May 2024
- Theofran0 contributionsSafari is memorable however this tour company skipThe tour at Bandia was excellent. I definitely recommend it. I could have skipped the lagoon. Just seeing all the animals just roaming around was something I will always remember. Just don’t use this tour group. It’s a long ride to the wildlife reserve and the guy and the driver talked among themselves the whole time. The driver kept spitting out the window, disgusting. I was thinking it is good thing I used to work with pregnant women or I would have thrown up. In short go on the safari but don’t go with this tour group.Written 1 April 2023
- robinsC859BO0 contributionsWorth the driveVery nice excursion. Very informal and not very fancy. Be ready for long drives though from Dakar. Both the park experience and the lagoon are wonderful. The lagoon in particular is pretty impressive in terms of conservation. Lunch was rustic but pleasant. Mr. Diallo was very fun, knowledgeable and engaging. He could easily lecture on Senegal history and culture. Be patient and open minded.Written 2 February 2023
- sione3950 contributionsAmazing trip - unforgettable experienceAmazing trip. Will never forget this experience. Diallo was excellent and very knowledgeable and id reccomend to anyoneWritten 8 November 2022
- Nicholas K0 contributionsFind another optionThe guide was kind enough to wait for us to finish our Covid testing because the agency was running behind. However that’s the only compliment I can provide. The vehicle broke down as we attempted to leave fir the excursion. The seating arrangement was VERY UNCOMFORTABLE for the almost 2 hour ride. The guide was not personable and the overall experience was meh. I would not tell anyone else to book this excursion.Written 12 March 2022
- David H0 contributionsWorking TripHad a great time at the lake. Enjoyed a quad bike tour for over an hour. great value and enjoyed the boat trip. I will be visiting again next year!Written 12 February 2020
- Lawrence K0 contributionsGreat, easy trip to Bandia Reserve and Somone LaguneDiallo picked me up on time at my hotel and took me to Bandia Reserve to see great animals and birds and baobobs then to Somone Lagune for a wonderful ride in a small skiff through the mangroves to see great birds such as the Eurasian Curlew. Very fair price, no hassles, just kindness, good conversation, and excellent service.Written 17 July 2019
- Ọnna N0 contributionsMore like "Lack of Rose"This was straight up false advertisement. When we got here the lake was not pink at all very muddy. The only saving grace was other activities to do around here, but if you are coming to see pink lake, don't expect anything special (see photo below).Written 28 April 2019
- magistros0 contributions10 days tour around Senegal/GambiaWe had a great time.,.!.!, staff were professional and we had no trouble during our tour. Only problem was crossing over to Gambia which took us 5 hours to pass through customs and cross to BJL with the ferry. I could suggest to drive over the ferry and then walk and then picked up by Gambian car, could save a lot of troubles. Is not problem with the tour company but with situation.Written 6 January 2019
- Xia L0 contributionsExcellent tour of Senegal and Gambia!Mr. Diallo organised an excellent tour of Senegal and Gambia for us, including Dakar, Lac Rose, Île de Gorée, St. Louis, Touba, Kaolack and Djoudj National Park. Everything was smooth and well organised. We had a wonderful guide Philippe and driver Pape, both of whom were knowledgeable, responsible, punctual and friendly throughout. Would recommend!Written 25 December 2018
- gerhardrieder0 contributionsExcellent Servicebooked a four days trip from Dakar Airport - Dakar - Saloum to the Gambian border with Abdoulay and everything was to my most satisfaction. Allways on time, reliable driver, good car, excellent tour program and friendliness. Always again!!!!Written 23 September 2018
- Bludesch0 contributionsperfect Service!!!booked a four day tour with Abdoulaye from Dakar Airport, city tour Dakar, Saloum Delta to the Gambian border. Service, organisation, friendliness - everything on top level!! Reliable, on time, car OK, driver (Bob) very nice and safe. Just can recommand!Written 22 September 2018
- Pavel H0 contributionsExciting tour of an extraordinary countryWe booked the following tour with Abdoulaye: Airport pick up - Saly - Joal Fadiout - Sine Saloum Delta (incl. Farako Island) - Mbour and transport to St Louis. We had a fantastic time and this was down to our guide Malik and our driver! Malik was very knowledgeable about all the places we visited and made our trip even more interesting. Our driver was great, he was very professional with his driving and even though the streets of Senegal were hectic, he made us feel very safe. We would definitely recommend them both to other tourists! We were also impressed by the guide in Fadiouth who gave us an extremely interesting tour of the island and even arranged a local boat tour.Written 16 May 2018
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Jean
1 contribution
May 2022
It was okay, he showed me around, and gave me a tour of some nice restaurants and beaches but he clearly gets a commission for all these gift shops he kept pressuring me to shop at because he one time told me "you have to support these people because they don't have much money"
Alpha also asked me to book him again but off of the site and he up charged me and that rubbed me the wrong way . Honestly just find a reputable tour company or just ask your hotel staff for a recommended tour guide .
I payed Alpha and his friend but I really could have did everything myself because every place he took me to had a ticket booth and another tour guide. Lesson learned and everyone should just use google and find their own personal taxi cab.
Alpha also asked me to book him again but off of the site and he up charged me and that rubbed me the wrong way . Honestly just find a reputable tour company or just ask your hotel staff for a recommended tour guide .
I payed Alpha and his friend but I really could have did everything myself because every place he took me to had a ticket booth and another tour guide. Lesson learned and everyone should just use google and find their own personal taxi cab.
Written 23 July 2022
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Sorry to hear this mishappening with the guide Alpha but this seems to be a personal problem with Alpha and this has nothing to do with our tour company. First we noticed you didn't book this tour with our company.On Jul 23 there was no tour that was operated by our company.
Alpha is not part of our tour company. He is a free lance tour guide.We just use him from time to time under our control.
Since you arranged your tour directly with Alpha you should put your review somewhere but not on our tripadvisor review page.
Thank you.
Written 25 July 2022
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Gerda van Niekerk
2 contributions
Aug 2021
Thank you very much for a great tour! Abdul was a wonderful tour guide and Pape a great driver. Abdul is very knowledgeable about Dakar. The tour was quite informative. Gerda van Niekerk
Written 6 September 2021
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basanthsadasivan
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK111 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
I was impressed by the impeccable services provided by Mr Diallo from Diallo tours. From the get go he made sure that everything was well arranged, and was very responsive to my queries and texts. The organization and execution of the tour was very good, and I appreciated the strategic planning that was done to ensure that all sites were covered in a timely manner.
Lunch was also very good and I greatly appreciated the add on.
Traveling in Africa no doubt comes with a couple of bumps along the way, and this was true in the form of our ferries to and from Goree Island being delayed. However, Mr Diallo generally handled the situation well.
It goes without saying that Mr Diallo did a great job organizing my tour and I highly recommend him for any prospective visitors to the region.
Lunch was also very good and I greatly appreciated the add on.
Traveling in Africa no doubt comes with a couple of bumps along the way, and this was true in the form of our ferries to and from Goree Island being delayed. However, Mr Diallo generally handled the situation well.
It goes without saying that Mr Diallo did a great job organizing my tour and I highly recommend him for any prospective visitors to the region.
Written 23 March 2019
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Abdulsemiu
2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Amadou was very patient and helped me visit all the sights in Dakar and gave me suggestions on what to do on my own.
Written 16 August 2022
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Thank you for your feedbacks.We are glad you enjoyed your city tour with us.
You are welcome.
Written 17 August 2022
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Refaat G
Cape Town13 contributions
Aug 2019
The city tour covered the most popular visiting places in Dakar. Goree Island however was the highlight of the tour. It is filled with so much historical significance. The costs of the ferry to and from Goree Island is included in the tour price and so is the very tasty lunch on the island. The tour is well placed and the tour guide very competent.
Written 10 October 2019
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Ronald M
1 contribution
Aug 2019
I truly enjoyed the Trip.The guide was so friendly and he showed up 5 minutes early,his level of professionalism is top notch.I will recommend anyone to book with this team,he spoke very good English and explained so many important Historical locations of Senegal.I learned so much from spending the tour with him. 5 stars!!!!
Written 24 August 2019
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Thank you for your feedbacks.
You are welcome.
Written 7 October 2019
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Kyne K
Queenscliff, Australia1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Business
A great introduction to Dakar! Peter was a great host and very informative and it's obvious that he loves his work, His passion about the city and it's people clearly showed. Thanks Peter
Written 30 July 2019
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Thank you for your feedback.We are glad you enjoyed your Dakar city tour with us.
It was a pleasure to show you Dakar highlights.
You are welcome
Best regards
Mr.Abdoulaye Diallo
Written 31 July 2019
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Angie
1 contribution
Jun 2019 • Solo
Loved the experience. Abdou was punctual, knowledgeable and great company. I enjoyed the day, mostly goree island was fabulous. 100% recommended!
Written 18 June 2019
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Barbara S
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Abdou was a great tour guide, well informed, interesting, and willing to be flexible to suit my needs. He made it a really interesting and worthwhile day.
Written 19 October 2021
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Thank you for your feedbacks.It was a pleasure for our team to show you Dakar city and Goree island.
You are welcome.
Best regards
Abdoulaye Diallo
Written 8 March 2022
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Mauritius@50
Mauritius44 contributions
Apr 2019
I never thought that I would like Dakar that much with some nice people and relatively good products sold in the market. Goree Island is a place of great history; a must must visit.
Written 6 March 2020
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Thank you for your feedbacks.We are happy you enjoyed this tour with us.
You are welcome
Written 13 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Do you have a group discount? It will be 5 to 6 of us.
And is the city tour by a car Or walk? How long will we have for lunch?
Written 20 September 2019
I used Diallo Tours Services
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It was a one on one car tour. The lunch was approximately one hour.
Written 7 October 2019
Do you pickup from Rhino Resort Hotee, Rue Du Karting, S/n Mbour
Written 1 August 2019
I note that the ferry leaves Goree Island at 4 pm. Our ship is departing at 5 pm. The time frame is too close. Do you have any similar tours that could guarantee our arrival back at the ship before 5 pm?
Written 25 June 2019
Hi- I booked a tour of Dakar for December 24 and was charged for it but I don't see a confirmation in my email. Sandra Schpoont
Written 12 December 2018
We have booked this tour but can't contact Diallo Tours to confirm the booking and let them know which hotel to pick us up from. How can we do this before tomorrow?
Written 19 October 2018
I'm just wondering if you did receive a response from the tour company. As I was also thinking of using the, next year
Written 15 December 2018
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