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Dakar Museums Tour: Explore African Art History
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Dakar
This tour offers an opportunity to explore the most significant museums in Dakar. With the guidance of our certified tour guide, participants will gain insights into the history of African arts and contemporary artworks. In a brief period, enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Dakar while delving into Africa’s diverse cultures and arts on a global scale.
This tour offers an opportunity to explore the most significant museums in Dakar. With the guidance of our certified tour guide, participants will gain insights into the history of African arts and contemporary artworks. In a brief period, enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Dakar while delving into Africa’s diverse cultures and arts on a global scale.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Musée des Civilisations Noires, Autoroute Prolongée, Place de la Gare, Dakar, Senegal - An accredited tour guide will greet visitors and accompany them to this Museum of Black Civilizations, which opened in December 2018. Spanning 150,000 square feet and inspired by the traditional circular hut, this museum was designed to showcase Africa’s…
- Musée des Civilisations Noires, Autoroute Prolongée, Place de la Gare, Dakar, Senegal - An accredited tour guide will greet visitors and accompany them to this Museum of Black Civilizations, which opened in December 2018. Spanning 150,000 square feet and inspired by the traditional circular hut, this museum was designed to showcase Africa’s contributions to global culture and scientific heritage. The guide will lead visitors through various galleries featuring African art from prehistory to contemporary times. The museum celebrates Africa’s achievements in art and artworks worldwide.
- IFAN Museum (African Arts Museum) - An accredited guide will accompany visitors to the IFAN Museum, housed in an old colonial building. It became a national museum in 1966, just six years after Senegal’s independence. It was renamed the Théodore Monod Museum in 2007 in honor of a French scientist whose work contributed to the restoration of African art. While exploring the museum with the guide, visitors will discover ancient African arts and artifacts primarily from West African countries, ranging from Sub-Saharan Africa to tropical West African regions. A wide array of masks, basketry, pottery, leather arts, ceremonial scenes, and more can be seen. Most of these objects were used for religious and ceremonial events.
- Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine - An accredited tour guide will accompany visitors to the Monument of the African Renaissance, inaugurated in 2010. It celebrates Africa’s rebirth and resilience with a promising future. Visitors can walk the 198 steps with the guide for a panoramic view of Dakar or simply stroll around and take pictures.
- Marché Kermel - An accredited tour guide will lead visitors through this historic market dating back to colonial times. Its neo-Sudanese and colonial architecture, featuring a circular colorful building, makes it a unique market to visit in Dakar. Known as the “Market of Flowers,” it also hosts shops selling vegetables, fruits, meats, and fish. Visitors can also explore nearby arts and crafts for souvenirs.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
Location
Gare TER Dakar
Go to the Gare TER Dakar hall and you will see a guide showing a signboard with your name on it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Claudiquante
Jun 2, 2025
A very friendly and dedicated guide. A program of visits a little too busy - The visit included two museums. One of them (Museum of African Arts) had replaced the permanent collection for 1 month with a temporary exhibition of fabrics and photos of little interest. The other Museum (of Black Civilization) was very interesting and would have deserved a longer visit. The guide and his driver were very friendly and dedicated and very kindly agreed to redesign the tour program.
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