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House of Slaves

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Dakar


Address

MJ93+23P, Dakar, Senegal

Contact

+221 77 649 38 24

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 6 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 6 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM to 12 PM, 3 to 6 PM

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  • 4/5 Peter O. 3 years ago on Google
    What's not to like about House of Slaves Goree Island apart from the horror stories it's soil, it's waters , it's walls hold. Today the island is a tourist attraction with a vibrant thriving business ethos. From food , entertainment and a guided by walking tour in native French or translated English. The journey to Goree Island starts with a orderly processional and a hour (give or take) ferry ride. This in it self is epic as the one leaves the shores of Senegal the island comes into view. At my time of visiting there were 3 daily ferry trips back and forth. On arrival the mod is Sombre less we forget the horrors of the Atlantic slave trade. The House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) and its Door of No Return is a museum and memorial to the Atlantic slave trade on Gorée Island, 3 km off the coast of the city of Dakar, Senegal. Its museum, which was opened in 1962 and curated until Boubacar Joseph Ndiaye's death in 2009, is said to memorialise the final exit point of the slaves from Africa. While historians differ on how many African slaves were actually held in this building, as well as the relative importance of Gorée Island as a point on the Atlantic slave trade, visitors from Africa, Europe, and the Americas continue to make it an important place to remember the human toll of African slavery.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Y R. 7 months ago on Google • 240 reviews
    Can be crowded and you need to purchase a ticket beforehand. We had an English speaking tour guide Abdulaye. The history is very sad and surreal but the house is well preserved. Would highly recommend to visit as part of your adventure on the island.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sultans J. 5 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    20 million slaves were transported from this very spot. The hellish conditions of their 'storage' are well preserved. The exhibition is accurate & informative and nicely contrasts the relatively milder African/Arabian 'household' slavery with the brutality of the transatlantic 'plantation' slave trade. Many of the visitors were visibly affected and if any place could be 'haunted' I suppose it would have to be a place like this. Goree Island itself is very beautiful and well worth a visit - allow 2hrs +
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Andrew O. 2 months ago on Google • 151 reviews New
    Very humbling experience of historic slave trade in West Africa .Must visit for Dakar. No words can describe the experience. The door of no return was the most touching. Ask me how did I get there?
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tasha “stand for something” M. 5 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    the house of Slaves was an experience to experience. being from African decent, it was truly humbling to be in a place where my ancestors were held captive for over 300+ years. To stand in those tiny rooms , to stand at the “Door of no return” gave me chills. this was heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. I am glad it was preserved so the WORLD can see what we went throw for decades and still continues til this day . i HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place. the only reason for the 4 stars is because it was smaller than i thought. but it was still very amazing
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tera P. 5 years ago on Google
    Such A Heart felt experience, to learn the history, see the holding cells, feeling the spirits from the pass, and our ancestors. Every American Should Experience This Place!!!!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gituma N. 2 years ago on Google
    The depravity of humanity in full display. Carry a tissue because the stories of how Africans were sold by their owns in market could just make you emotional. A well kept museum with lots of information on. Dark chapter I the world's history and poignant reminder of what we must not do ever again
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tumelo M. 4 weeks ago on Google • 192 reviews New
    Great history and experiencing it on ground zero. -2 star because the main area of the slave house was closed, and the guide promised us that it would be opened for him to guide us through. Which never happened! The tour was interesting, and it really could do with some enhancements to make it more informative where we could download a booklet or map around the island. There are some areas that are completely not clean and should really be avoided if you can. Overall, I would revisit, but I'll make sure that we go earlier so that we aren't rushed. If you want to buy something on the island, make sure you have a set/fixed budget because the hawkers will definitely sell you everything possible!!

  • 4/5 P-H E. 4 years ago on Google
    Very informative, but shouldn’t use the word slave, rather “déportés”
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Diane V. 5 years ago on Google
    I came to Senegal not knowing any history so visiting this historical site was eye opening to say the least. A must visit when in Dakar. The tour/talk while short was good.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leon H. 1 year ago on Google
    It’s the last of the 25 original slave houses that were on the island. It’s obviously harrowing. You see the spaces were people were kept, tortured and used for mating like livestock. It’s stifling hot, oppressive and oddly, at least in the English, the information descriptions have an almost ‘rise above it tone’ where the cruelty is hinted at rather than fully detailed. Whether that’s for tact or to ease guilt, I don’t know. History has to be recorded so we can learn from it, but with such places I wish they would go further back and show the history of the place before these atrocities - over 100,000 years of culture on this island and one period of extreme pain is focussed on solely. I’m not saying in any way don’t educate on these awful things, but show the richness of its other history too. Don’t leave visitors with just one impression. It would only add depth to show the vastness and importance of the millennia of pride and warmth in this culture before the devils that built this and such other houses brought their evil. Right in the same place - tell of how it was, then cruelty wrought upon them, and then progress since.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David B. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited around 3pm on a Tuesday and it was very crowded. If you avoid that time, you will be able to see it leisurely. It was a very impressive place. I recommend you to visit. The words of Nelson Mandela written at the entrance were particularly impressive.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 I SLAY ALL DAY TRAVEL The Solo T. 8 months ago on Google
    Great experience. One of the best traveling from the US to the motherland and experiencing this culture.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole 4 months ago on Google • 106 reviews
    I went to The Island on a weekday . I was very surprised to see the diversity of person visiting . The island is a very lively place . You have lots of vendors , restaurants that is a must try. It became an eerie feeling visiting the house of slaves . Emotionally moment . But I must advices everyone to come here to take a look back into history .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sara Della S. 4 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    The exhibition is really interesting and the place itself is kept in really good conditions. The audio guides that you can find on the QR codes are currently not working. I felt really sad and guilty visiting, walking those rooms and knowing how many people died because of white colonialism. I felt many visitors didn’t really respect the place, too many visitors at the same time, very crowded, people talking too loud, people taking selfies… didn’t like the atmosphere at all. Ticket is 1500 cfa. Worth a visit, but they should have stricter rules for visitors.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patrice K. 5 years ago on Google
    The visit of this house of slaves brings a better understanding of the bondage and slavery in Africa and the impact on generations until today. Everybody must see that and look for more justice in the world.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eyit Dennis F. 3 years ago on Google
    Isle de Gore is a must visit while in Senegal So much history to see of what happened in the days of Slavery So sad yet so great to see how far we've come as Africa as Senegal ...and don't forget the boat ride is short but beautiful
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adja N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Read the guestbook, take deep breaths, and try to put yourself in the shoes of the millions of people who left it all behind. Too heavy (Original) Lisez le livre d'or, prenez de grandes inspirations et essayez de vous mettre à la place de millions de gens qui ont tout laissé derrière eux. Trop pesant
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jakub A. 2 years ago on Google
    House of Slaves is a shocking memorial of the horrors of slavery. A must see!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 volandoycaminando 1 year ago on Google
    Goree Island is a must see place in Dakar. Beautiful and full of history.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kharmencita B. 1 year ago on Google
    HOUSE OF SLAVES => Is a very emotional place to hear and imagine how the people before felt as they have had experienced these kind of brutality. My heart was aching when i imagined all what had happened before. I hope all these terrible experiences will never happen again in the future. The place is worth to see and visit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Drew D. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    We enjoyed our time here learning about the slave trade. We didn't realize the Portuguese traders to Brazil were responsible for 45% of the slaves taken from Africa. Also, we expected the door of no return to be historical, but it is actually an artistic expression for the concept of slavery and Goreé as the last place where these slaves were held in Africa before they were shipped abroad as cargo. A very interesting museum nonetheless. All signs in the museum are in French or English.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Musicians M. 3 weeks ago on Google • 126 reviews New
    A place to reflect on Man's inhumanity to Man , the greed of powerful men , accumulation of riches for the few and humiliation, degradation and enslavement of the many once proud and free people shipped out of this place. Although slavery had existed worldwide in many very ancient civilizations the realisation of the sheer numbers involved ,the timespan of the continuation of this trade and that this is relatively recent history ,at a time when Europe was purported to be "civilised" ,educated ,religious....

  • 5/5 Creneace T. 3 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    I went to Goree Island two days in a row and learned something different each time. My second time touring the island. my tour guides name was Ali and he was the best tour guide I could’ve ever asked for. I contacted Anaando Tour and they hooked me up with Ali for my Goree island tour. He was full of knowledge and beaming with joy to share what he knew. We toured late in the afternoon so the House of Slaves was practically ours to tour. I was able to ground myself and walk around bare feet to become closer to my ancestors. Such an emotional yet grateful experience. If you are ever on the island and need a tour guide make sure to find Ali.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucía Fernández M. 4 years ago on Google
    A must for those wanting to discover a bit of this very sad period of African history. There are local guides at the deck. Make sure you get one if you wanna learn about the history of the island and the house of slaves. Our guide was very passionate and knowledgeable.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doh D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very educational, the place is well preserved and you'd feel the pain and suffering of the slaves. The displays could use a face lift, the visuals are fading sometimes hard to read and kills the artistic aspects of the visit... Would be great to have it translated or other languages' manuals sold on site.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Geraldine A I. 4 years ago on Google
    Mixed feelings. Our ancestors were dehumanised...may every soul that perished here rest in eternal power and continue to guide the African LEGACY
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very emotional place even for generations that had nothing to do with this mess anymore.. I'd recommend to take a friendly guide and get some extra insights and statistics about this brutal chapter..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Niang T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a historic place reminiscent of the slave trade and its painful memories. But it is also a place that allows us to understand that we must know how to forgive in order to be able to live together. (Original) C'est un endroit historique qui rappelle la traite négrière et ses souvenirs douloureux. Mais aussi c'est un endroit qui nous permet de comprendre qu'il faut savoir pardonner pour pouvoir vivre ensemble.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Seid 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is almost useless to go to the island of Gorée without visiting this room. A historically rich place (Original) Il est presque inutile de partir à l’île de Gorée sans visiter cette pièce. Un endroit historiquement riche
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ndeye Khady D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really it is a place full of emotions. When I come to Goré I have a heavy heart. All African must come to visit and discover (Original) Vraiment c'est un lieu chargé d'émotions.quand je viens à Goré j'ai le coeur lourd.Tout africain doit venir visiter et découvrir
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miles W. 4 years ago on Google
    A very somber experience. I am glad that I had a chance to see this place with my own eyes! Bring the kids...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ERIC B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good height and sweet aerial view. Though the fort is not well maintained, it's a good place that recounts history.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kobina A. 4 years ago on Google
    The history is the same as other castles along the coast. Built for goods trading and later converted to slave trading.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kodjo E. 3 years ago on Google
    This is what history says Fort Amsterdam, a World Heritage Site is a fort in Kormantin, Central region, Ghana. It was built by the English between 1638 and 1645 as Fort Cormantin or Fort Courmantyne, and was captured by admiral Michiel de Ruyter of the Dutch West India Company in 1665,[1]in retaliation for the capture of several Dutch forts by the English Admiral Holmes in 1664.[2] It was subsequently made part of the Dutch Gold Coast, and remained part of it until the fort was traded with the British in 1868. The Fort is located at Abandze ,on the north-east of Cape Coast in the Mfantseman District of the Central Region of Ghana.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FREDRICK KOFI A. 4 years ago on Google
    My home fort
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Franck D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic site to see absolutely for those interested in history and its strongholds (Original) Lieu historique a voir absolument pour ceux qui s'intéressent à l'histoire et ses places fortes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rik De L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rudemental (Original) Very rudemental
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rupesh S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great historic place ..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tomoyuki T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place looking to history the island
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Majesty C. 2 years ago on Google
    Emotional… instructive.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abdoulie S. 2 years ago on Google
    You don’t have to believe the story to see the history of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade etched and present on the walls of the House of Slaves.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karl P. 1 year ago on Google
    Another horror story in the pages of human history and just FYI.. The Slave Trade was Funded by 6 banking families in Europe for over 375 years....do your own research and see who were the owner's of 5 of these banking families....shocking indeed The real Wolf in Sheep's Clothing.. Reparations and Apology's need to be made by these banking families who by the way are still in Banking all over the Globe..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 subramanian s. 11 months ago on Google
    UNESCO World Heritage Site. A must visit place if you visit Senegal. The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. 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. Tickets to visit Goree Island are on a round trip fare. Prices for the ferry are 5,200 CFA (about $9 USD) for foreigners, and 2,700 CAF ($4.50 uSD) for African citizens. It is 1,500 CAF ($2.50) for those from Senegal, and 100 CAF (17 cents) for locals from the Island of Goree. The ferry has two decks, one that is inside with AC, and the other that is open on the top. Part of the top deck is covered, while the sides are in the sun. The sun can be pretty strong in Senegal, Eveningbit is so chill. Please bring Sweater, Jerkin or Hoodie. You can sho plenty at cheap price only if you are a hard bargainer.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ibrahima S. 4 years ago on Google
    ZION
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali Badrah D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good reminder (Original) Bon rappel
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anand K. 5 years ago on Google
    It's an interesting experience. I would recommend a guide if you want to know the history of what happened.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher D. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a must see location on Goree island. An estimated 15million-20million slaves were processed through this facility over 300 years. It’s staggering to think about. The “door of no return” was very thought provoking. Highlight of the island.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arban S. 4 years ago on Google
    The House of Slaves on Gorée Island, Senegal is just such a place. The island itself, resting off the coast of Dakar, the capital of Senegal emits a rather sombre vibe, something that more resembles a graveyard than a tropical island. There seems to be a respectful understanding that underneath the gentle sound of the sea breeze lurks the pain and silent screams of its past. Acting as a stopover where outbound African slaves would be processed and shipped away, the House of Slaves was a market where Africans would be shipped by middle-men from mainland West Africa, and then traders could visit, and purchase slaves before leading them through what is now called the “Door of No Return,” filling small boats before returning to their main vessel stationed just off the island. The island is believed to have processed hundreds, perhaps thousands of African slaves, with some estimates even suggesting millions, however many scholars have called the veracity of the island’s legacy and its House of Slaves into question. Historians are yet to settle the numbers, but it has been argued by many that the site was a minor location in the slave trade, and some have even questioned whether it was a part of it at all. Regardless of the actual numbers, most agree that what matters is the island’s symbolism, and the House of Slaves is best considered a memorial as opposed to a historic site. The House of Slaves itself is now a museum. An evocative structure complete with iron shackles and dingy cells where the slaves were said to have been crushed together in horrifying darkness, awaiting their inescapable fate. The historical controversy aside, the site’s power as a grim testament to one of our species’ darkest eras has garnered visits from such luminaries as Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajla 4 years ago on Google
    OMG!!!!! I WAS SOOO SHOCKED,NEXT FEW DAYS I COULDN THINK STREIGHT FORGIVE BUT NEVER FORGET!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stanley V. 3 years ago on Google
    Well maintained ! Sad to know about it’s reality!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dija laye S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty and simpa (Original) Jolie et simpa
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abû M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exceptional visit We do not emerge unscathed The man who explains is fantastic ESSENTIAL visit if you are in Dakar (Original) Exeptionnel visite On en ressort pas indemnes L'homme qui explique est fantastique Visite INCONTOURNABLE si on est à Dakar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 madjiguene francoise m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ancient history visited the slave trade (Original) Une histoire antique a visité la traite négrière
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Omar H. 3 years ago on Google
    The House of Slaves and its Door of No Return is a museum and memorial to the Atlantic slave trade on Gorée Island
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathalie K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb place on top (Original) Superbe endroit au top
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Idalia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice experience, a place to be for all black africans. To remember ....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Timon R. 4 years ago on Google
    The castle is currently being restored (as of 2019) but you can still visit it, no problemo. Senior director Kofi will take you around for a historical tour of the castle for 10 cedis per person. He's super fun and knowledgeable. The view is great. As you'll be the only people there it makes for a super authentic, non-touristy experience 👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edward O. 4 years ago on Google
    It's an amazing former fort with lots of history
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mr. S. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical building. Great view of ancient architecture
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dev A. 4 years ago on Google
    Old fort needs a lot of work. Meet Mr Kofi, he shares his passion and dream regarding castle restoration. Dear tourism Authority please look into it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gospel Minister Emmanuel K S. 4 years ago on Google
    It tell a history all much hear and see... The visit of Europeans to Africa and all that transpired
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JJ V. 4 years ago on Google
    Impressive fort and history, excellent guide
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  • 5/5 WILLIAMS A. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful place open for business opportunities 😍❤
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Henry N. 3 years ago on Google
    Isolated on a hill in Kormanti, Fort Amsterdam is one of the many Heritage sites in the Central Region of Ghana. It makes for attractive viewing from a distance for travelers looking out their vehicle windows onto the hills and greenery that engulf the main road into the region. All the history it carries and lessons from it is accessible when one gets closer enough and engage the tour guides in and around the fort.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 larry s. 4 years ago on Google
    A place to visit to know a part of our history
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Seth T. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool location
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  • 2/5 wisdom h. 4 years ago on Google
    Not well kept.
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  • 5/5 Peter A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice
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  • 3/5 Rodolfo G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place (Original) Bonito lugar
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 aimice Yankah D. 4 years ago on Google
    A cool and conducive place to be
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  • 4/5 Harish P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert O. 4 years ago on Google
    is my home town
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  • 3/5 Kofi R. 4 years ago on Google
    Under renovation
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  • 5/5 Appoh N. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing
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  • 3/5 Nana S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice environment, nice people but was disappointed with services for an evening dinner with colleagues I booked. Food delayed badly.
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  • 3/5 Martha R. 4 years ago on Google
    It's reminds me of the history of my ancestors captured as slaves to both British and Co..
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  • 4/5 EHUI P. 4 years ago on Google
    History
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  • 5/5 bensah t. 4 years ago on Google
    Is very awesome
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  • 5/5 i a. 5 years ago on Google
    Tourist attraction
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  • 5/5 OkuJet H. 5 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and more educative tour sites. The history is still relevant. We need it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bradford Callaghan D. 5 years ago on Google
    Because the building has just started collapsing
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  • 5/5 Barima Nana Kwame Esuon I. 5 years ago on Google
    Very sober and histrionic to place to be
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 EBONY H. 1 year ago on Google
    Definitely a must see. To see what my ancestors had to endure; just gut wrenching, but you will leave with a great sense of pride of how courageous and strong our ancestors are.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aby H. 1 year ago on Google
    Was here for just one day. It’s an island that reminds us of bad memories that African people had to go through. It’s like a museum now with guides to give you a background on the island. It’s a short trip by boat from the capital city Dakar.
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  • 4/5 Jovia J. 1 year ago on Google
    Centrally located on the island once you get off the boat. Worth a visit. Very well maintained and big part of the island and country's history. There are several guides in the house who can explain further if you dont want to take the time to read everything (visit can take more than an hour if you do so. Warning: the house is closed between 12pm and 3pm.
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  • 5/5 Magali K. 1 year ago on Google
    It's closed on Mondays. Emotionally heavy location. There are a lot of guides there ready to explain everything.
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  • 4/5 Airė V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very crowded. Maybe it is worth checking with a guide or going individually. History has been told in French, and guide was struggling to keep up with translation. Sad but very interesting history and beautiful place itself.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa P. 10 months ago on Google
    Very historical place. Heartbreak and aggravating To learn of the African slave owners delivering their people To the island To be sent into slavery...
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  • 5/5 V D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Horrible house for those who forgot the atrocities with their daily life come and visit (Original) Maison horrible pour ceux qui ont oublié les atrocités avec leur quotidien venez visiter

  • 5/5 Ernesto F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Full of history (Original) Remplis d'histoire

  • 4/5 Christophe L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Important step for AFRO-DESCANDANTS. Very negative point: IT IS REALLY NOT NORMAL THAT AFRO-DESCANDANTS PAY THE HIGH PRICE. THEY LEFT FROM GOREA OR ANOTHER POINT OF THE TREATY FOR RECALL. THEY MAKE THE WAY BACK AND TO SEE THE GOVERNMENT SENEGALAIS TO CONSIDER THEM AS FOREIGNERS IS TOTALLY ABNORMAL AND INADMISSIBLE. THESE AFRO-DESCENDANTS ARE AFRICAN FOR RECALL. (Original) Etape importante pour les AFRO-DESCANDANTS. Point très negatif: CE NEST VRAIMENT PAS NORMAL QUE LES AFRO-DESCANDANTS PAIENT LE PRIX FORT. ILS SONT PARTI DE GOREE OU AUTRE POINT DE LA TRAITE POUR RAPPEL. ILS FONT LE CHEMIN RETOUR ET VOIR LE GOUVERNEMENT SENEGALAIS LES CONSIDERER COMME DES ETRANGERS EST TOTALEMENT ANORMAL ET INADMISSIBLE. CES AFRO-DESCANDANTS SONT AFRICAINS POUR RAPPEL.

  • 5/5 Coumba A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Full of emotions, to visit absolutely (Original) Chargé d'émotions, à visiter absolument

  • 5/5 Ezra Eli R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 5/5 Abdoul Wahab N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Black slavery on their homeland (Original) Les noirs esclavagisme sur leur Terre d origine

  • 3/5 María Blanco C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There should be more information. (Original) Debería haber más información

  • 5/5 NADINE M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb island of Gore where the house of slaves is located (Original) Superbe île de Gore ou est située la maison des esclaves

  • 5/5 Fatima A. 4 years ago on Google
    Emotional and sad to see how a people were treated because of greed and the color of their skin.

  • 3/5 Gerard C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place of memory ... but ... Have known her with an exhibition upstairs that gave meaning to this visit, I am going out today a little disappointed. (Original) Lieu de mémoire... mais... L'ai connue avec une exposition à l'étage qui donnait du sens à cette visite, je sors aujourd'hui un peu déçu.

  • 4/5 Khaldoun 3 years ago on Google
    It's important to see it and feel the pain around the island 😔

  • 5/5 Sohaib C. 4 years ago on Google
    Visit to House of Slave, Gorree Island. This is the place from where French Masters traded African slaves to the US and Europe.

  • 4/5 Keshav M. 5 years ago on Google
    An enlightening excursion of knowledge to island, 25 min trip by boat from dakar port, Goree contributed to building vast empires and fortunes and yet it is the darkest of that history, it makes you sad that fellow man treated life with such disrespect, but it is a-must visit!

  • 4/5 mohammed bol a. 5 years ago on Google
    Place charged with history with a massive contrast between where the shaves were stacked on top of one another below and the masters lived in comfort above. The view from "the door" is beautiful these days.

  • 4/5 Joel C. 5 years ago on Google
    High emotions there - need a relevant guide to know all the stories of slaves Business

  • 5/5 Sourakata S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I really loved it (Original) J'ai vraiment adoré

  • 5/5 Ismaila K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place full of history (Original) Lieu qui regorge toute une histoire

  • 5/5 Marnix A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place, filled with emotions and painful memories for black people. (Original) Excellent endroit, rempli d'émotions et de souvenirs douloureux pour les noirs.

  • 5/5 Lazard D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) yes it's a good place (Original) oui c'est un bon lieu

  • 5/5 Mouhamed Moctar F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Only work that pays (Original) Seul le travail qui paie

  • 5/5 Lionel DIVOUNGUY M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Knowing the past of its people is an obligation not to get lost in its present! (Original) Connaître le passé de son peuple est une obligation pour ne pas se perdre dans son présent !

  • 4/5 Mouhamed S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is expensive 😪 but nice (Original) La bouffe est chère 😪 mais nice

  • 5/5 Association d'échange de donnees artistique C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Places of meditation for the memory of slavery. (Original) Lieux de méditation pour la mémoire de l'esclavage.

  • 4/5 Eve C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always correct (Original) Tjrs correct

  • 4/5 Paul N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Super

  • 4/5 Amara D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well, I had tears in my eyes when I discovered the realities that were happening to gorée (Original) Bon j'avais larme aux yeux quand j'ai découvrit les réalités qui se passaient à gorée

  • 2/5 Ali A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not realistic, the number of slaves looks like a joke to me (Original) Pas réaliste le nombre des esclave cela ma l'air d'une farce

  • 5/5 Raymond joel L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic place (Original) Lieu historique

  • 5/5 Ba M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Maison des Esclaves located on the island of Gorée in Senegal dates from 1776. Rue Saint-Germain, it is right in front of the former Musée de la Femme (Original) La Maison des Esclaves situés sur l'île de Gorée  au Sénégal daterait de 1776. Rue Saint-Germain, elle est juste en face de l'ancien Musée de la Femme

  • 2/5 Maodo Malick F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a place full of memories It links humanity to its History (Original) C'est un lieu plein de souvenirs Elle relie l'humanité a son Histoire

  • 5/5 Asmyne G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) But these not correct (Original) Mais ces pas correcte

  • 5/5 Drucilla N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yacine ndiaye (Original) Yacine ndiaye

  • 5/5 Mariama D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I really like Slave House (Original) J'aime vraiment maison des Esclaves

  • 3/5 Jay D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interresting. (Original) Interressant.

  • 5/5 Ousmane D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Full of memories (Original) Plein de souvenirs

  • 5/5 Mamadou M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Because the house of slaves is very interesting and the story has 💖😋😋❤💘👑😜 (Original) Parceque la maison des esclaves est trés intéréssant et les histoire a 💖😋😋❤💘👑😜

  • 5/5 Yaya C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Excellente

  • 5/5 Ami S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect (Original) Parfait

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    🌟

  • 5/5 Djiba Ibrahima S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This historic house tells the story of the black slave trade. Renovated to new by the Ministry of Culture of Senegal and the participation of good donors, it is classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. For those who want to know the whole truth about the shameful practice of the dark past of blacks, these are the perfect place to do your own history lesson. This house is located on the island of Gorée accessible from the autonomous port of Dakar via two rowboats (Coumba Castel and Beer) (Original) Cette maison historique relate tout le passé de la traite des noir. Retapée à neuve par le ministère de la culture du Sénégal et la participation de bons donateurs, elle est classée patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Pour ceux qui souhaitent connaître toute la vérité sur la pratique honteuse du sombre passé des noirs, ces le lieu par excellence pour faire votre propre cours d'histoire. Cette maison se trouve sur l'île de Gorée accessible à partir du port autonome de Dakar via deux chaloupes ( Coumba Castel et Beer )

  • 5/5 Diouf I. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Historic place (Original) Lieu historique

  • 5/5 Arsenio S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A historic place ... And from there you learn a lot about the history of slavery (Original) Un lugar histórico... Y de ahí aprendes mucho sobre la historia de la esclavitud

  • 2/5 JP MARIE DE T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not terrible (Original) Pas terrible

  • 4/5 sei l. 4 years ago on Google
    Nostalgic place full of memories

  • 5/5 Black Q. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Absolutely extraordinary! 🖤 I have tears in my eyes and a loud heart every time I step into it. (Original) Absolument extraordinaire ! 🖤 J’ai les larmes aux yeux et le cœur loud chaque fois que j’y mets les pieds..

  • 5/5 Chris J. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting place to learn about slavery in Senegal, but you should know there are no information displays so you must take a tour to learn anything. The tour costs 8,000 and they can do it in English.

  • 4/5 Щербов �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, but again too many slaves (Original) Красиво, но опять же слишком много slaves

  • 3/5 José K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very moving visit. 😐 (Original) Visite très émouvante. 😐

  • 4/5 EBENEZER N. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting

  • 4/5 Nii Amah D. 3 years ago on Google
    Its in ruins but caretaker is friendly and knowledgeable. Quite an easy climb to the Fort 5 minutes walk and you can drive to the foot of the hill.

  • 3/5 Bonaventure I. 3 years ago on Google
    The sea view from the fort is perfect..

  • 5/5 Edem K. 3 years ago on Google
    A very interesting place

  • 1/5 A N I. 3 years ago on Google
    Old place but still have value

  • 5/5 Akshay K. 2 years ago on Google
    A must go to place!!

  • 1/5 CALEB TERKUMA T. 2 years ago on Google
    I brings me a bad memory of what I read in history. I was terribly devastated when I saw exist door of no return.

  • 5/5 Abhinav S. 2 years ago on Google
    Must visit when you are here.

  • 4/5 Emily G. 5 years ago on Google
    This place has an interesting history and it is really touching to learn about the experiences endured in this place. The guides explain very well. We had a guide explaining in English. When we went in, there were two tours going on, one in English, the other in French. Being bilingual we would have joined either, but the French guide starting shouting in his language to the guy who was showing us in, and he was clearly quite opposed to us joining his group, for reasons unknown to us. So that made us feel a bit unwelcome. But the English tour was good and we had a good visit.

  • 5/5 Layla 1 year ago on Google
    It was an amazing experience, part of a sad history for Africa but it was a moment of learning for some of the pain our ancestors experienced.

  • 4/5 ChurchBoy 1 year ago on Google
    A place of the reminder of the mutual transaction between African tribes and European traders of slaves. African tribes sold captives of war to Europeans and these captives were then shipped to the Americas as slaves. Over the years, the narrative has been that European traders captured Africans and shipped them as slaves but that's inaccurate. It was an equal partnership.

  • 5/5 Rahul M. C. 1 year ago on Google
    It's an part place of Goree,Good Historical place

  • 5/5 Prajyoth M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very sad history. Get a guide so they tell you what's what and the history.

  • 5/5 Barry Downs (. 1 year ago on Google
    Great exposure to History. Moving emotionally.

  • 5/5 Ida j. 1 year ago on Google
    Goree was amazing and sad at the same time, great place to visit and see history. We first had to buy a tax ticket which was 500 CAF. And the regular ticket.

  • 3/5 Maurizio G. 11 months ago on Google
    It's so a beautiful Island 🏝️, once used for human trade.

  • 5/5 Ghayas K. 8 months ago on Google
    amazing place ,everyone must visit there A lot of memory behind this slaves..Historical place.

  • 5/5 Trey C. 9 months ago on Google
    Very informative and interesting. You'll have to hire a guide at the ticket booth,or roam around the island on your own,but our guide was well worth it. No way I'd have learned or saw as much about the island and the slaves that were kept there if I'd roamed solo.


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