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Dakar Street Food Tour by Night: Tastings & Local Dinner
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Taste the must-try staples of Senegalese street food
- Explore Dakar's bustling markets and working-class neighborhoods
- Enjoy fatayas, pastels, and local juices
- Learn about the history and culinary culture of Dakar
- End the tour with ocean views at the Corniche
Activity location
- Dakar
- Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 101-103, Avenue Place 71, Dakar, Sénégal
- Dakar, Région de Dakar, Senegal
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Dakar Evening Street Food Tour: Tastings & Local Dinner
- 2h
Activity duration is 2 hours 2h - English
What's included, what's not
- Walking tour with local tour guide
What's included What's included - Exploration of iconic neighborhoods: Independence Square, Sandaga Market, Medina
What's included What's included - Tasting of various types of typical Senegalese street food
What's included What's included - Local beverages (Touba coffee, hibiscus tea, ginger tea, etc.)
What's included What's included - A full street food dinner at the end of the tour
What's included What's included - Cultural and historical explanations along the way
What's included What's included - Transportation to the meeting point
What's excluded What's excluded - Extras and personal expenses
What's excluded What's excluded - Alcoholic drinks
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips (optional)
What's excluded What's excluded - Any additional food or beverage not included in the program
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments
What you can expect
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Dakar after dark on a culinary walking tour focused on the flavors of Senegalese street food. This experience invites you to discover the capital in a different way, amidst the evening lights, lively neighborhoods, and must-try local specialties. Along the way, you will sample a variety of typical food and drinks while learning about the history, traditions, and daily life of the people of Dakar in a warm and authentic atmosphere.
The tour begins in the late afternoon at the famous Place de l’Indépendance, the heart of the city center. Here, your guide will introduce you to the history of Dakar and the evolution of its culinary culture. To get off to a gentle start, you will enjoy your first local specialty, accompanied by a cup of Touba coffee, Senegal’s iconic spiced coffee, which is perfect for getting into the evening mood.
You will then continue on to the Sandaga Market, which is always bustling in the early evening. Amid the colorful stalls and the aroma of spices, you will experience your first immersion in Dakar's street food. You will sample local bites such as fatayas (fried fish turnovers) served with their mildly spicy sauce, as well as fresh juices like hibiscus or ginger. This stop also provides a better understanding of the ingredients and flavors that make up Senegalese cuisine.
The tour continues in the iconic Medina district, the true heart of Dakar's street food scene, which is particularly lively in the evening. In its bustling streets, you will discover the typical grilled dishes that Dakar is famous for at night: dibi (grilled meat), kebabs, or grilled fish sandwiches. The atmosphere here is friendly and authentic, with the embers, the smoky smells, and local life in full swing.
Finally, the experience concludes in style with an authentic street food dinner in a lively, local setting, just like the people of Dakar do. You will enjoy must-try specialties such as braised fish, grilled seafood, or other dishes based on the catch of the day, accompanied by traditional condiments and flavors. This convivial experience is the perfect opportunity to sit back, share, and fully enjoy Dakar’s nightlife.
Combining culinary discoveries, encounters with locals, and exploration of iconic neighborhoods, this evening street food tour offers an authentic, gourmet immersion in Senegalese culture, providing the perfect opportunity to experience Dakar like a local.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Dakar
- Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 101-103, Avenue Place 71, Dakar, Sénégal
- Dakar, Région de Dakar, Senegal