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Dakar Art galleries
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Dakar Art galleries

By Visit Senegal
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Ages 11-85
Duration: 4h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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  • Private transportation
  • Water
  • Oil
  • Entry/Admission - Galerie Arte
  • Entry/Admission - Loman Art House
  • Entry/Admission - Village des Arts
What's not included
  • Tips
  • Meal


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Dakar Port, Dakar-Plateau, Dakar, Senegal
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 240946P5

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • 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: 240946P5

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        • Visit Senegal
          133
          Dakar, Senegal
          Joined in January 2020
        • denise r
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Dakar to Remember
          Today I had a VIP tour of Dakar and Goree Island with Papa. I felt safe from the moment he greeted me with such a warm & welcoming smile. I saw a Catholic Church with angels that looked like me on the building. Saw the President’s House. Had a tasty lil breakfast before taking the ferry to Goree Island. We walked the whole little island before visiting the Slave house. Not only did I see it I got a history lesson. Afterwards I had an amazing lunch went shopping and finished with seeing the Remembrance monument. Thanks for taking good care of me Papa
          Written 17 January 2025
        • Navigate39376960150
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Family heritage tour of Dakar and Goree Island
          The tour guide Ismail, was well organized, punctual and a font of information on the history of Senegal, Dakar and Goree Island. The city tour was fun and informative. The trip to Goree island was very moving as we encountered the remnants of the horrors our ancestors endured, yet engaged with the very animated inhabitants of the island today.
          Written 26 December 2024
        • shamikahw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Pape is the best!
          This tour is totally worth the money. I recommend taking it at the beginning of your trip so that you have time to revisit some of the stops if you so wish. Pape knows everything about Senegal and everyone is Dakar! haha Take the tour, you won't be disappointed.
          Written 19 December 2024
        • Bigbrownsseetheworld
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          You can't go wrong with Pape!
          As a descendent of the African slave trade, the tour through Goree Island is a truly heart-wrenching experience. Pape is a wonderful tour guide. His historical acumen and his overall gentle character definitely softened the brutality of the information he imparted to us about the place. I also loved that the he choose a lunch stop for us that didn't serve alcohol. Later when we continued the tour of greater Dakar, he tailored our stops to include what was important to us - getting authentic African fabrics and visiting a tailor! my dress turned out beautifully. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Dakar. Tripadvisor you need to clone him in every country.
          Written 17 December 2024
        • Compass497162
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent tour of Dakar highlights and Goree Island
          We went to Goree island and also a city tour of Dakar with Sugoi of Tours by Locals. He is an excellent guide, very experienced, reliable and his English is very good. We were lucky to get on the ferry without waiting and the entire tour was very interesting. Highly recommended
          Written 14 December 2024
        • Larry B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Book the tour
          Awesome experience tour guide was very knowledgeable really emotional and humbling experience on gorie Island definitely recommend booking this tour
          Written 1 December 2024
        • Restless-Lithuanian
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Great Guide makes a Great Tour.
          Pape was a consummate professional. He arrived early and made sure we missed the crowds that were arriving a bit later in the day. Any information asked was answered immediately. He seemed to be friends with everyone and even introduced us to the Mayor of Gorée Island. Amazing day that changed our impression of Dakar from negative to positive.
          Written 3 November 2024
        • 769salimw
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing. Exceptional
          I went on the goree island tour with my family and we had an amazing time. Words cannot express enough how much we enjoyed it. Pape is an outstanding tour guide, he was punctual , informative and patient. He truly went above and beyond, thank good ess we found him and used his services, he made the whole experience so much better. I will definitely recommend him to anyone who is visiting goree and anyone who is visiting senegal for that matter and looking for a clear and comprehensive tour with a pleasant tour guide. We hope to see him again. Very pleased and impressed. Jerejef 😊🇸🇳🙏🏿
          Written 1 November 2024
        • conneyw2021
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Dakar is beautiful
          I took this excursion on October 4, 2024. My guide was Ismail (Pape). This was such a wonderful activity. Pape reached out to me prior to me arriving in Dakar and gave instructions where to meet and time. He instructed me that he couldn't be there, but had an excellent guide in Ismail. Ismail was kind, thoughtful, patient, and knowledgeable. I was first to arrive at the pickup location. Ismail waited for over two hours for others to arrive. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Senegal. We also had a lovely lunch together. We saw so much of the city and culture on this tour. Thank you Ismail and Pape.
          Written 6 October 2024
        • ouejdanes
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience!
          This has been an amazing and informative tour. Pape is a tour guide that is highly attuned to the group needs. The way he times his tour to give you the best un-crowded experience, the best advice for places to take pictures, and an overall positive energy is truly great! Super worth it
          Written 28 September 2024
        • 550ulir
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exploring Dakar and Gorée
          Riding with Pape on this full-day tour to Gorée and around Dakar with all the highlights. Great and informative explanations and a lot of background. A superb starting point for a trip to Senegal.
          Written 1 September 2024
        • KarenTmd
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exceptional Tour with a Logistical Master
          I wish i could give more than 5 star, because our guided tour with Pape was EXCEPTIONAL! His efficiency in pre-planning our trip, to make sure we have the best experience, was second to none. We started our day with a more than timely pick up, as Pape arrived at our hotel early so we could beat the crowd. As we arrived to Gorée Island’s Pier, Pape’s friend/broker had already bought our tickets, so no line for us, we just proceeded to the boat lounge with our tickets to wait on the next boat. As we arrived on Gorée island, Pape took us to the restaurant where we would be having lunch to pre-order our meal. Once lunchtime came, no wait for us again, our pre-ordered meals were hot and ready for us. Pape was a wealth of information and a logistical master. Throughout our guided experience, Pape provided us with facts and information, written and not written, about the African experience and Senegalese people. It was both sad and beautiful. Pape maneuvered us through crowds and around other tour groups so we could catch the perfect pictures, have time in our thoughts, digest his info and appreciate the views and beauty of Senegal. This was more than a tour, this was truly an experience. Thank you Pape. Thank you Senegal.
          Written 11 August 2024
        • Resort44635391707
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Tour of Dakar and Gorée Island
          This was our first visit to Africa with an inspiring, informative and thoughtful full day Tour. You cannot and will not find a better Tour Guide than ours, Pape (Pa-pee) and the Tour company he represents. While you may know what you would like to see, allow this company to set up the timing for your itinerary. The timing to move effectively among the crowds and the best times to be in certain places for great photographs are all considerations they include. This Tour company has more than 29 years of experience and they showed that they have the relationships and thoughtfulness to make sure we were comfortable, had access through security points and explained the historical details of Dakar’s culture, events, locations and key persons. There were so many details that demonstrated their professionalism and experience, it’s too much to mention. I had no great personal expectations for Gorée Island because it is a tourist destination. Well, our guide provided us with quiet time, alone time and a personal experience for just the two of us that allowed me to sit and take in the spirit of my ancestors. I was able to experience Gorée and enjoy it in a practical and spiritual way. That meant a lot. The meal that was arranged was ready when we were and the history running through Gorée was a lot to take in. Pape went above and beyond. He cared about our experience and he showed us way more than the itinerary provided. He didn’t rush us and was shown much respect amongst all vendors, business owners, clerks, security and more. I was so filled, I forgot we didn’t see the Renaissance statue as yet. The full day tour was awesome! The way in which they arranged it was awesome. The timing was awesome. Our Tour Guide was awesome! The city and movement of Dakar is a challenging experience. For a quality experience, make sure you hire an experienced company with great tour guides like this one. Pape and company are highly recommended!!!🇸🇳🇸🇳🇸🇳💚💛❤️ Jalani H
          Written 11 August 2024
        • Spedbrownbear
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          TAKE THIS TOUR!!
          Pape was in constant contact with me before I left Chicago. He met me with his million dollar smile in the lobby of my hotel, Radisson Sea Plaza, right on time. As a matter of fact, he was so knowledgeable about the tour, the traffic, and the ferry wait time, he suggested we leave earlier. THANKFULLY Patar was on point. We arrived at the terminal and walked right to the waiting area past a long line of people. He seated me on the right side of the ferry and I was able to get a perfect view of Goree Island. After a 25-minute ride, my amazing history lesson began. The information he provided about our tragic history was mind blowing. I learned The Pope apologized for the Church's contribution to slavery. And the French...... I have no words. We had lunch that we ordered before we walked the island. After the tour, I had the best chicken I've ever had. Hot and fresh! When we returned to Dakar, he gave me an excellent tour of the city where I met his companion Abdou who took me on a great walking shopping spree. This was worth my 24-hour flight to get here and travel back to Chicago. I HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND Patar. I love this guy!!!!
          Written 9 August 2024
        • 131chatb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Must do tour before leaving Dakar
          Pape is the best tour guide. This was a very unique experience and one of my best tours to date. He has the best food recommendations, secret spots and crowd management skills. I didn’t feel rushed and he was flexible when I added something else to the itinerary. Already booked my next tour
          Written 17 July 2024
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        Benjamin D
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2020 • Friends
        Very knowledgeable and smart. Papi makes you very comfortable and at ease. He is engaging with the locals and tourists. He makes sure that you understand what the culture is about and how to respectfully engage with the locals. I can't wait to tour with him again when I travel back to Senegal.
        Written 6 March 2021
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        Hi BJ Will be pleased to show you round again Senegal. Welcome home Friendly Pape
        Written 7 March 2021
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