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Goree

📍 Gorée Island, Senegal (about 25–30 minutes by boat from Dakar's passenger terminal)
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Quick Facts

Location
Senegal, Dakar
Category
Historic Ruins & Heritage
Duration
About 4–5 hours (including the ferry round trip)
Address
Gorée Island, Senegal (about 25–30 minutes by boat from Dakar's passenger terminal)
Coordinates
14.6700, -17.4000

Introduction

Gorée Island is a small historic island off Dakar, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for the House of Slaves and the Door of No Return, important memorials of the African slave trade, and also has a history museum and narrow, colourful streets; it is toured by ferry.

✨ Highlights

1
Visit the House of Slaves and the Door of No Return memorial
At Gorée, Visit the House of Slaves and the Door of No Return memorial is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.
2
Wander the island's World Heritage streets and history museum
At Gorée, Wander the island's World Heritage streets and history museum is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.
3
Take the ferry for sweeping sea views of Dakar and the island just offshore
At Gorée, Take the ferry for sweeping sea views of Dakar and the island just offshore is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.
→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.
→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.
→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.
→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.
→Opening Hours：Open all day (Dakar ferries depart from roughly 6:15–7:00, with the last usually after 21:00; the island's museums keep their own hours and may vary on holidays)
→Transportation：Take the ferry from Dakar's Gambetta terminal (Gare Maritime), a sail of about 25–30 minutes; bring identification to buy a ticket.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Free to enter the island; the Dakar round-trip ferry costs about 6,000–6,500 CFA (foreigners), with an additional fee for the House of Slaves (about €2.5)

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open all day (Dakar ferries depart from roughly 6:15–7:00, with the last usually after 21:00; the island's museums keep their own hours and may vary on holidays); admission: Free to enter the island; the Dakar round-trip ferry costs about 6,000–6,500 CFA (foreigners), with an additional fee for the House of Slaves (about €2.5).
• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.
• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.
• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Goree?

Open all day (Dakar ferries depart from roughly 6:15–7:00, with the last usually after 21:00; the island's museums keep their own hours and may vary on holidays)

How much is the admission for Goree?

Adult: Free; Free to enter the island; the Dakar round-trip ferry costs about 6,000–6,500 CFA (foreigners), with an additional fee for the House of Slaves (about €2.5)

Any practical tips for visiting Goree?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open all day (Dakar ferries depart from roughly 6:15–7:00, with the last usually after 21:00; the island's museums keep their own hours and may vary on holidays); admission: Free to enter the island; the Dakar round-trip ferry costs about 6,000–6,500 CFA (foreigners), with an additional fee for the House of Slaves (about €2.5). Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

How long should I spend at Goree?

A typical visit takes About 4–5 hours (including the ferry round trip).

This entry is compiled from public travel websites. Tickets, opening hours and transport may change; please confirm with official sources on site.