DAKAR city / GOREE Island
Goree Island GOREE Island was the most important slave depot in West Africa between the 15th and 18th centuries. The slaves were brought against their will in terrible conditions and unspeakable suffering. Abuse. A visit to the doors of no return will give you an idea of the millions of African Slaves who were sorted and taken aboard Slave ships screaming for mercy.
Address Dakar, Senegal
Rate 160 USD
Overview
Rate 160 USD
Overview
Spend a day visiting Dakar and Goree Island with an expert local guide by your side. Your guide will meet you at your chosen hotel or venue and take you on a day of sightseeing in the city. You'll also take a ferry to Goree Island to learn about the murky history of the slave trade. Visit Dakar and Goree Island with an English speaking guide Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle Ferry ticket and Slave House entrance fee included Private experience just for you and your group
Expected 1 30 minutes • Entrance Ticket Included Dakar Railway Station (Skip) A beautiful example of colonial architecture. One of the most important architectural landmarks 2 Great Mosque of Dakar Great example of Islamic architecture. 15 minutes • Free Presidential Palace Entrance (Skip) Built for the former Governor of France, now serves as the official home of the incumbent president 3 African Renaissance Monument A striking monument of 21st century Africa, Offering panoramic views of the city of Dakar. 30 minutes • Free Admission 4 Soumbedioune Market Shop to soak up the city's touristic atmosphere 45 minutes • Free Admission 5 Cathedrale du Souvenir Africain de Dakar Visit the impressive cathedral built in a 95% Muslim country. One of the finest examples of religious architecture built in the 19th century.. 15 minutes • Free Admission 6 La Maison des Esclaves When you visit the Slave Houses on Goree Island, it takes a little effort of the imagination to realize how appalling the living conditions of the Slaves were. 30 minutes • Including Entrance Ticket
"Did you know that Goree Island was once a haunting place where countless lives were stolen? Let's take a moment to reflect on the dark history that shaped our world. 🌍 #GoreeIsland #HistoryUnveiled"
ReplyDelete"Visiting Goree Island today, it's hard to imagine the pain and suffering that once took place here. Let's honor the resilience of those who endured and remember their stories. 🙏 #GoreeIsland #NeverForget"
ReplyDelete"Walking through the corridors of Goree Island, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. It's a reminder of the atrocities of the past, but also a testament to the strength of humanity. 💔 #GoreeIsland #Resilience"
ReplyDelete"Exploring the hauntingly beautiful Goree Island, where history whispers through every stone. Let's learn from the past, so we can build a better future together. 🌅 #GoreeIsland #LessonsFromHistory"
ReplyDelete"Goree Island holds the weight of a painful past, but it also stands as a symbol of hope and unity. Let's strive for a world where no one is judged by their race or origin. 🤝 #GoreeIsland #UnityInDiversity"
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