Title: Visit Goree Island: Best of Goree Island Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Goree Island](https://expedia.ca/Goree-Island-Hotels.d3000387092.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Goree Island](https://expedia.ca/Goree-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d3000387092.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Goree Island](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Goree-Island.d3000387092.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Goree Island](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Goree-Island.d3000387092.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Goree Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Goree-Island.d3000387092.Car-Rental-Guide)[Goree Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Goree-Island.d3000387092.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Goree Island ## Travel Guide ![Infamous fortifications on Gorée Island, used to retain slaves before shipment to the Americas, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000387092/a9471d42-1700-4743-836e-f379a6cba6d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Infamous fortifications on Gorée Island, used to retain slaves before shipment to the Americas, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000387092/a9471d42-1700-4743-836e-f379a6cba6d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Goree island, Senegal. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the grim slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. Today it continues to serve as a reminder of human exploitation and as a sanctuary for reconciliation. #goree #senegal #unescoworldheritage #dakar #island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/48436295-3777-4755-8599-f217396122e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On Goree Island you can learn about Dakar`s dark history while enjoying this little island`s lush and idyllic atmosphere. Only a short ferry ride from Senegal’s capital Dakar lays the tiny island Ile de Gorée. The island is a popular destination for anyone visiting Dakar and Senegal and tells the story of the slave trade across the Atlantic. The entire island was listed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/goree-island-slave-trade/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/428830b4-c3c5-4829-90fe-aeb752e862cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![On Goree Island you can learn about Dakar`s dark history while enjoying this little island`s lush and idyllic atmosphere. Only a short ferry ride from Senegal’s capital Dakar lays the tiny island Ile de Gorée. The island is a popular destination for anyone visiting Dakar and Senegal and tells the story of the slave trade across the Atlantic. The entire island was listed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978. Read more on: http://www.travelwithallsenses.com/goree-island-slave-trade/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/b8f708f3-53cf-4178-af21-dd7cf6fdae3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Goree Island Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000387092) - Goree Island Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Goree Island ![Azalai Hotel Dakar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100550000/100542700/100542677/7a6ff362_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Azalai Hotel Dakar Dakar Dakar Dakar Region CA $226 CA $254 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Magic Land and Soumbédioune Fish Market are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews) Love it Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=100542677&PinnedHotelID=100542677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000387092) ![Terrou-Bi Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3638900/3638890/eeef52c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Terrou-Bi Resort Corniche ouest Boulevard Dakar Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $370 CA $416 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury resort in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (317 reviews) Staff, location and good breakfast Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026&selected=3638890&PinnedHotelID=3638890&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000387092) ![Novotel Dakar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7300/7251/9e42781b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Dakar Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga Dakar CA $185 CA $208 total Mar 14 - Mar 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Place de l'Indépendance and ... 7.6/10 Good! (232 reviews) We had a very scary experience with the staff. Our room had no deadbolt then we had someone knock and try to get it. Then someone from the front desk call up and ask if I was alone and if the door was locked. Mind you I’m a younger female. I tried to talk to the staff about it via email but it’s ... 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Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Dakar-Hotels-Lighthouse-Signature-Suites.h101726945.Hotel-Information) ![Oasis Seaside by Barok](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101530000/101522600/101522579/04ed212e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oasis Seaside by Barok 35 Diamalaye Dakar Région de Dakar Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Stade Leopold Senghor and Village des ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews) Old and unkempt building, no towels in the rooms, bad location, very polite concierge, not worth the price Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Dakar-Hotels-Oasis-Seaside-By-Barok.h101522579.Hotel-Information) ![Residence Hotel Kakatar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93120000/93119300/93119205/5f1337a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Residence Hotel Kakatar YOFF Apecsy 2, villa 448 Dakar Région de Dakar Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Dakar. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Layen Mausoleum and Village des Arts are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews) Clean rooms, wonderful people. 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Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Ile-De-Goree-Beach-Dakar.d6118096.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sandaga market, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182841/2bcbced1-d896-40ab-b778-64e2987111c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sandaga Market 4/5(1 review) You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sandaga Market during your trip to Dakar-Plateau. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Sandaga-Market-Dakar.d6182841.Vacation-Attraction) ![Statue called Monument of the African Renaissance located in Dakar, Senegal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6158468/7df0e271-79a5-4b2e-af95-002611558126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### African Renaissance Statue 3.5/5(3 reviews) Find out about the history of Dakar when you spend time at African Renaissance Statue. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.ca/African-Renaissance-Statue-Ouakam.d6158468.Vacation-Attraction) ![Distant view of the Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal, West Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118088/9ee6c982-74f6-4cc0-b0e7-ae08f290904e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Presidential Palace 4/5(1 review) After visiting Presidential Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Dakar-Plateau. Discover the area's desert landscape and monuments. [](https://expedia.ca/Presidential-Palace-Dakar.d6118088.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cheikh Anta Diop University Explore the campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University, during your trip to Fann. While you're in the area, wander around the rainforest. [](https://expedia.ca/Cheikh-Anta-Diop-University-Dakar.d6118090.Vacation-Attraction) #### Place de l'Indépendance 3.5/5(4 reviews) Find out about the history of Dakar-Plateau with a stop at Place de l'Indépendance. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's desert landscape. [](https://expedia.ca/Place-De-LIndependance-Dakar.d553248621532404203.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47962946/55e568b2-345b-4627-be4f-dbc5915663d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goree Island: discover Senegalese history and culture CA $191 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/goree-island-discover-senegalese-history-and-culture.a47962946.activity-details) ![Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46450620/6286f086-faff-4413-96b6-eca296b2e563.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Dakar CA $76 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide-in-dakar.a46450620.activity-details) ![Full Day Private Tour in Dakar: move, eat, act like a local](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47404691/934de0f3-2500-4073-880a-e215ccb22c8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Private Tour in Dakar: move, eat, act like a local CA $161 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-dakar-move.a47404691.activity-details) ![Maison des esclavages, Gorée Island ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2647891/4a858f7c-a119-49eb-bcc7-418553e53b55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Explore Dakar and Gorée Island full day CA $211 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-dakar-and-goree-island-full-day.a2647891.activity-details) ![With ATS, visit Dakar, from 3 to 6 hours of availability...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48164295/bafeacb2-df0b-4f9e-a3c3-e4f84b6cea05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### With ATS, visit Dakar, from 3 to 6 hours of availability... CA $104 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/with-ats.a48164295.activity-details) ![SLAVE HOUSE](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2150902/c969fbb8-5cb3-4ea5-bffe-7419544ebdae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Goree Island And Dakar City Tour(Minimum 2 Participants) CA $194 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-goree-island-and-dakar-city-tourminimum-2-participants.a2150902.activity-details) [See all activities in Goree Island](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Goree-Island.d3000387092.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Goree Island ![Stunning ocean views from the Corniche promenade, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1024/efe386a7-413b-4dd3-98ea-38219dcb97d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dakar ![ île de Gorée, Insel, Senegal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975438262/fa278056-3f3a-4f61-8ad7-8a0ed5b9f046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dakar-Plateau ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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