Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)
At a glance
Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants) is a 3h – 4h small-group experience in Dakar, Senegal, operated by Senegal Global Tours. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 33 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $105.16 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Local guide, Professional guide, Driver/guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h – 4h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This sightseeing tour will take to the railroad station, the independence square or Dakar's historical cradle, the presidential mansion. And after, we'll drive along the coastal road to enjoy that wonderful landscape that Dakar, the smiling city offers to its guests. Then we'll go on to discover the national assembly, the big cathedral, the big mosque, the obelisk square, where independence is celebrated, before ending with the monument of the African renaissance.
What's included
What's included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- All activities
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
52 meters high and made of copper, the monument represents a man with bulging muscles springing from the crater of one of the Mamelles hills. Shirtless, he carries a child on his left arm while wrapping the other, a woman. It is reached by a large staircase of 198 steps.
“The man, the woman and their child will face the sun, symbolizing the opening of the continent to the rest of the world. It is a force of propulsion and attraction in the greatness, stability and sustainability of Africa”, explains President Abdoulaye Wade who inaugurated it on April 3, 2010. -
Stop 2 · 15m
The Mosque of Divinity, built in 1997, is a mosque located in Ouakam, Senegal. It is a structure with two minarets. The mosque provides a view of the Atlantic Ocean, as the mosque lies near the shore, at the Corniche-Ouest.
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Stop 3
Sandaga market was built in 1935. Its architecture reminds the Arabian Sudanese style of Timbuktu in Mali. Its decoration is a mixture of Arabian and African styles with arabesques and geometrical drawings.
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Stop 4
The Palace of the Republic, residence of the President of the Republic, is a historic manor located in the Plateau district of Dakar, capital city of Senegal. Built in 1902, the Palace used to be the official residence of the Governor General of French West Africa.
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Stop 5 · 10m
The Kermel market is a very beautiful building from 1860 - a beautiful round wrought iron and brick hall of Arabic inspiration - which was ravaged by fire in 1994, and rebuilt identically in 1997, classified as a historical monument. The large clock at the entrance to the market used to ring the closing bell at noon on the dot. At the Kermel market, one can find all the food products and is frequented by Westerners looking for the best products of the city since its creation
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Stop 6 · 10m
Two objectives emerge for the museum:
* To create a non-ethnographic museum, that is to say not devoted solely to primitive arts, and not commemorating the slave past of the populations of the continent.
* Show the vitality of the entire African continent through "cultures and civilizations of the black worlds". -
Stop 7 · 10m
The Great Mosque of Dakar was built by French and Moroccan architects and was inaugurated in 1964 by the King of Morocco Hassan II who had financed its construction. The height of the minaret is 67 m. Richly decorated, both inside and outside
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Stop 8 · 15m
Created in 1961, this village is a good place to get an idea of what the artisans of the country produce. Gathered by professional category, the craftsmen exhibit a wide choice of sculpted works. There are also all types of leather goods (cow, snake, goat, crocodile) and jewelry.
Meeting point
Travelers should be ready at least 15 minutes before departure
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants) take?
The experience lasts about 3h – 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $105.16 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Local guide; Professional guide; Driver/guide; All activities.
Where does it start?
Travelers should be ready at least 15 minutes before departure
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 33 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Dakar.
