Half Day Dakar City Tour (Minimum 2 Participants)

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1. 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.

   30 min

2. 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.

   15 min

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.

   Passes by

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.

   Passes by

5. 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

   10 min

6. 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".

   10 min

7. 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

   10 min

8. 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.

   15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 33 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Recommend this tour

  This was a wonderful way of seeing the city and understanding the way of life in the area. Fantastic morning and happy they gave us the option to add places that we would have liked to visit.

  kerrymC2915ZAFebruary 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4Great overview of Dakar’s key sights

  A whistle stop tour round Dakar’s key sights. Mainly by car as you go between locations as this covers the whole peninsular area, but don’t forget head covering / modest clothing to go into the mosque environs. Also bring some water and a snack. You don’t actually get to go into the museums.

  Louise_SFebruary 2026via Viator

• 5Easy private tour

  We were picked up from the airport, and dropped off at our hotel at the end of the day for an extra $50. There was both a driver and guide for us. It was worth it to have a personal escort through the markets so we were not harassed at all and felt very safe on our tour. He even let us get some drinks and a snack when we were starting to fade after our redeye flight. Our guide was quite knowledgeable about the history of Senegal and the places we saw. He was also happy to take pictures of us. It was a great introduction to the city.

  jaxloNovember 2025via Tripadvisor

• 4Quick Look before the holiday at a few sights

  Our ship was late but Senegal Global was waiting for us a short distance from the gangway. We were 6 guests in the van which was a bit crowded and made it harder for the old folks to get in and out. We stopped at the train station first which was lovely and not on the itinerary. We did not see the Grand Mosque or Museum of Black Civilizations, not clear why. Our guide was informative and answered all questions. Some guests were grumpy and made rude comments about the country, which I’m sure the guide could hear. We were back to the port in less than 3 hours, which seemed to be what some wanted.

  climber_in_CHJune 2025via Tripadvisor

• 2Not much to it

  We saw most items on the itinerary in about 1 1/2 hours rather than the 4-5 indicated. The guide Lamine was OK. The only real treat was the African Renaissance statue and maybe the train station. Real complaint was the operator converted a private tour to a group tour days before excursion with no real option other than cancel. No fee adjustment even after asking. Van was supposed to be for ten but six plus guide and driver jammed us up pretty good. I would look for other options.

  Ronald_MJune 2025via Viator

• 2Not terribly impressive

  We did see most of items on the itinerary but the only one worthwhile was the statue of African Renaissance and maybe the train station (to a lesser extent). The guide Lamine was pretty good. Poor rating is for the company. We booked private bur a few days before arrival we were informed it switched to a group of 6 with no price adjustment. Nothing we could do at that point. Van was to accommodate 10 but no way. We were jammed up and quite uncomfortable. Good thing the 4-5 hour tour was done in 2 1/2. Wuite a disappointment.

  TAMAN1951June 2025via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Dakar

• Its from-price is 49% below the median of the 153 experiences we list in Dakar.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 153.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Dakar

Dakar, the capital of Senegal, sits on the Cap-Vert peninsula, the westernmost point of mainland Africa, a city of markets, music and ocean beaches.

Dakar occupies the tip of the Cap-Vert peninsula, jutting into the Atlantic at the westernmost point of mainland Africa. The city mixes colonial boulevards with busy markets such as Sandaga and fishing beaches where painted pirogues unload at Soumbédioune. The African Renaissance Monument, a huge bronze statue of a man, woman and child on a hilltop at Ouakam, overlooks the coast.

Top-ranked sights in Dakar: Gorée Island, Maison des Esclaves, Lake Retba (Lac Rose).

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