Excursion Explore goree island tour at Dakar

Goree island is notable in history as a major center in the slave trade and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Goree island was discovered off the coast of the Cape Verde Peninsula in 1444 under the Command of Denis Diaz of the Portuguese caravels. With the exception of few wild goats and the traces of some Neolithic activities, the island was unoccupied. From that period, many navigators and explorers from Portugal, Spain, Netherlands and France landed Goree and some even settled there.

For 300 years Goree became the main gathering point of West Africa of slaves before their deportation to the West Indies and the New World. The traces of slave trading have been kept alive in the island nowadays classified by UNESCO "Monument of the World Cultural Patrimony". In an afternoon tour, visit the slave houses and learn about the history of slavery in this island.

Enjoy Goree Island with your local guide and learn about the history of slave trade.

Note

Please note: This tour requires a certain amount of physical effort, including walking on uneven ground and a number of steps, making this tour less suitable for individuals with walking difficulties. Goree Island is a sanctuary; therefore no shorts or miniskirts are allowed to the venue. Light cotton clothing is recommended, as well as a sunhat, sunglasses and sunscreen.