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City Tours in Tanzania: 15 Priced, Timed and Ranked

44 tours  ·  from $20

The 15 city tours we would actually book, with the price per head, how long each runs and who it suits. The first one is first for a reason.

Dar es Salaam: City Tour - The National Museum puts Tanzania’s story in context
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Dar es Salaam: City Tour

1.City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 6 hours · from $77Our pick

Spend six hours seeing Dar es Salaam by air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Mike, Michael, Derick, Chris, or Anna. Visit the National Museum, Village Museum, Fish Market, Tingatinga Arts Cooperative, Mwenge Carvings Market, Slipway, Askari Monument, and historic city sites. The route can often be adjusted to your interests.

“My guide/driver Michael Mwachiko is very knowledgeable about all the sites and the city. He’s very professional and an excellent driver.”

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Arusha Guided Walking City Tour, Culture, Lifestyle & History - Seeing how tanzanite reaches the shop
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Arusha Guided Walking City Tour, Culture, Lifestyle & History

2.Arusha Guided Walking City Tour, Culture, Lifestyle & History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $26Top rated

Spend about four hours exploring Arusha with a local guide, often Israel, who explains the city’s history, culture, markets, and daily life. Visit Old Boma Museum, the Tanzanite Experience, Maasai Market, and Cultural Heritage Centre. Hotel pickup near central Arusha is offered, and some sections may use a tuk-tuk or car.

“The tour was really interesting an great, it's really a must while in Arusha. I thought I was going to do more walking as its a walking tour but it was a mix of car and walking, they drive you to almost each location and only got to walk from one locRead more”

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Walking City Tour in Zanzibar Island - Starting at Forodhani and finding your bearings
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Walking City Tour in Zanzibar Island

3.Walking City Tour in Zanzibar Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · from $33

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Stone Town with a private local guide, including Juma Amir. Visit the old slave market, Anglican Cathedral, Freddie Mercury House, Darajani Bazaar, Old Fort, and Tippu Tip’s House. Bottled water and slave market admission are included. The Freddie Mercury Museum costs extra.

“Felt very safe as a solo female traveler doing afternoon/evening tour with fantastic guide Juma Amir. I had already seen some of the sites on the published tour route, and he was so helpful and flexible— taking me to other fascinating historicRead more”

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Dar es Salaam City Tour - Everyday - Tingatinga paintings and the art of bicycle paint
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Dar es Salaam City Tour – Everyday

4.Dar es Salaam City Tour – Everyday

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $97

Start at 8:00 am from the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel and spend about six hours with a private driver-guide. Visit the National Museum, Tingatinga Arts Cooperative Society, Askari Monument, and Village Museum in an air-conditioned vehicle, with admission fees included. Guides such as Michael, Anna, and Godfrey are known for adding local markets and tailoring the day when time allows.

“First of all, yes, Dar Es Salaam is worth visiting, and is not just a place to go right after to Zanzibar or to the Serengeti NP. It has this wonderful tour given by Anna, who will bring you across several historical monuments in DES and will show you Read more”

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Arusha; Walking City Tour History, Culture & Lifestyle - Starting at the Natural History Museum
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Arusha; Walking City Tour History, Culture & Lifestyle

5.Walking City Tour History, Culture & Lifestyle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $28

Spend about 4.5 hours walking through Arusha with guides such as Israel, Daudi, or Innocent. Visit the Natural History Museum, Tanzanite Experience, Maasai Market, Central Food Market, and African Art Gallery while learning local history, trying food, and seeing the city at street level.

“Innocent was a great guide and took a lot of time to show what Arusha has to offer. I also ran into some problems later in my trip, which he generously assisted me with. Can only recommend :)”

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The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam - Kivukoni Fish Market at the working waterfront
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The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam

6.The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $90

See Dar es Salaam through its museums, markets, monuments, and neighborhoods with Duteni Tours. Guides such as Gideon, Mike, Tersem, or Ebony may lead the outing, which includes hotel transfers, bottled water, and stops at the National Museum, Kivukoni Fish Market, Village Museum, and a craft market. Expect three to five hours, traffic, and some flexible stops.

“È stata una bellissima esperienza , interessante il mercato del pesce, il museo ...bella la visita delle abitazioni tipiche e delle danze locali....Consigliata!”

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City tours zanzibar - The House of Wonders and the Old Fort
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City tours zanzibar

7.City tours zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · from $25

Walk through Stone Town with a private guide from Mody Zanzibar Tours & Safaris. In about two hours, you’ll see the Slave Market, Darajani Market, Old Fort, House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury’s former home, distinctive Zanzibar doors, and the night food market. Bottled water and site admission are included.

“Very informative tour. The guide is very knowledgeable, kind, understanding man. We visited the most important sites. Recommended”

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3-Hour Private City Tour in Zanzibar Island - The Old Fort, 30 minutes of Zanzibar’s military past
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3-Hour Private City Tour in Zanzibar Island

8.3-Hour Private City Tour in Zanzibar Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $24

Walk Stone Town with Omar, a local guide who explains Zanzibar’s history, culture, and architecture in clear detail. This private three-hour tour visits the Old Fort, former slave market, Freddie Mercury’s house, Darajani Bazaar, and House of Wonders. Bottled water and former slave market admission are included, while Freddie Mercury Museum entry is extra.

“Very good and knowledgeable guide with a focus on details about history, culture and art of the island and old city. For people who wish to visit Stone Town, a clear recommendation.”

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Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) - Kivukoni Fish Market shows the city at work
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Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)

9.Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $145

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Dar es Salaam by private car with a guide. Visit Kivukoni Fish Market, Kariakoo, DARCH, historic churches, Mlimani City, Mwenge Woodcarvers Market, and Coco Beach. Lunch, bottled water, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included. Guides may include Irene, Ben, or Gabriel, depending on availability.

“I had a great time with these gentlemen. I got to see various parts of the city from a locals perspective. The lunch was a very authentic, local experience which I preferred.”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town City Tour and Spice Farm with Lunch - Palace Museum, House of Wonders, and the Old Fort
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Zanzibar: Stone Town City Tour and Spice Farm with Lunch

10.Stone Town City Tour and Spice Farm with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 33 reviews · from $32

See Stone Town’s Old Fort, Palace Museum, Old Slave Market, City Market, and Freddie Mercury’s House, then visit an organic spice farm for tasting, cooking, coconut picking, and lunch. Guide Capuchino is singled out for patient service. Bring cash for the $10 entrance fee and spice shopping, and confirm pickup costs.

“According to the tour I booked the pickup time was suppose to be 08:00. After numerous whats apps I eventually got picked up at 09:40. Then We went to pick up another couple with great confusion. Eventually we arrived in Stone town around 12:30. Around 13:00 the tour only started. When we went for the spice tour no one said take cash if you want to support the spice tour. I hardly ever carry cash with me so I could not buy any spices. After the tour we were taken back to Nungwi ended up arriving there just after 20:00”

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Zanzibar Stone Town Historical City Tour - Freddie Mercury and Zanzibar’s modern cultural link
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Zanzibar Stone Town Historical City Tour

11.Zanzibar Stone Town Historical City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $20Best value

Spend about 1 to 2 hours exploring Stone Town with a private Buddy Zanzibar guide. You’ll see the Freddie Mercury Museum area, the old Anglican Cathedral and slave chambers, House of Wonders, and Old Fort. Guides such as Fakih, Fahir, Buddy, and Lukeman are praised for clear explanations and multilingual service.

“We appreciated our ride and our tour guide Lukeman was so knowledgeable and helpful.. He guided us and was patient with us. Recommend highly.”

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Stone Town Guided Historical Walking City Tour - Starting at the seafront near Forodhani Gardens
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Stone Town Guided Historical Walking City Tour

12.Stone Town Guided Historical Walking City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · from $32

Walk Stone Town with a licensed multilingual guide, visiting Forodhani Gardens, the Old Fort, Freddie Mercury’s former home, the old slave market, and Darajani Bazaar. The private three-hour tour costs $32.90 per person, includes a mobile ticket, and lets you explore narrow streets, local shops, historic doors, and market life at a comfortable walking pace.

“Zanziworld exceeded our expectations! Their team was incredibly responsive, making the booking process smooth and hassle-free. Our tour guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had the beRead more”

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Full Day Arusha City Tour - Tanzanian art and gemstones at the Cultural Heritage Centre
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Full Day Arusha City Tour

13.Full Day Arusha City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $100

Spend 5 to 8 hours exploring Arusha by private transport, with stops at the Cultural Heritage Centre, Shanga Foundation, Boma Museum, Maasai Market, and Tanzanite Experience. A guide such as Steve may lead the day. Water and beer are included, while entrance fees and local guide services are extra.

“Das Programm war umfassend und beeindruckend. Unser Führer Steve war pünktlich, zuvorkommend, lustig und von großer Expertise. Wir verbrachten gemeinsam einen wunderschönen und heiteren Tag.”

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Explore Dar es Salaam: Full-Day Private City Tour - Azania Front and St. Joseph’s Cathedral
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Explore Dar es Salaam: Full-Day Private City Tour

14.Explore Dar es Salaam: Full-Day Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $165

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Dar es Salaam with a private local guide such as Erick, Thomas, or Marselino. Visit Kivukoni Fish Market, the National Museum, Kariakoo, Village Museum, Coco Beach, and more. Lunch, water, transport, and admission fees are included.

“A great way to explore Dar es Salaam. Our guide Thomas was great. The fish market is wild and a must see.”

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Dar es Salaam City Walking tour - Explore the Life of the Local People! - The National Museum, about one hour
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Dar es Salaam City Walking tour – Explore the Life of the Local People!

15.Dar es Salaam City Walking tour – Explore the Life of the Local People!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $100

Join guide Aloys Malekela for a private 5 to 7 hour walk through central Dar es Salaam. Visit the National Museum, fish market, historic churches, Sultan Majjid Building, Kariakoo Bazaar, and Mwenge Curio Shops while using public transport like a local.

“Very interesting good guide who took care of me. But for a northern european its very hot not much else fish market intresting but smelly”

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