Museum
House of Slaves
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The House of Slaves is a historic museum and memorial located on Gorée Island, just off the coast of Dakar. It stands as a powerful reminder of the Atlantic slave trade, where enslaved Africans were held before being shipped to the Americas. Visitors can tour the original holding cells, the infamous 'Door of No Return,' and exhibits detailing the trade's brutal history. The site offers a deeply moving experience, emphasizing remembrance and education about this dark chapter in human history.
Don't miss
- View the original holding cells where enslaved people were confined.
- Walk through the symbolic 'Door of No Return' facing the Atlantic.
- Explore exhibits on the history and legacy of the slave trade.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit House of Slaves
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inUrban Enslavement Tour at Hermann Grima House4.8★ · 196 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →
Most bookedSavannah Slavery to Freedom Guided History Tour4.9★ · 494 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$70 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleCape Coast/Elmina Slave Dungeon and Canopy Walkway Private Tour5★ · 27 travelers10–12 hoursFree cancellationFrom$200 per personSee dates →More attractions in Dakar
