Dar Es Salaam City Tour: Scenic Full Day Journey with Private Guide and Car

Experience the vibrant and diverse city of Dar es Salaam on a full-day guided tour. Explore its rich culture, history, and cuisine, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of this East African hub.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kivukoni Fish Market - Tour start on 08am sharp you will be picked up from your Hotel after breakfast and drive to Kivukoni fish Market.

Here you will see one of the big fish market in Tanzania and get to know all the details of how they do the business, life of fishermen and all about their daily life

Duration 30 to 45 mins.

  • Azania Front Lutheran Chruch - You will then Walk via waterfront to Azania front church we’ll spend 10 to 15 mins here.

  • The Dar es Salaam Centre for Architectural Heritage (DARCH) - After you will drive to DARCH on the way you’ll get to see St Joseph Cathedral church. In DARCH we’ll spend 30 -45 mins.

  • National Museum of Tanzania - Then walking to National Museum on the way you’ll get to see Askari Monument. In national museum we’ll spend like 30mins. Near National Museum there’s Botanical Gardens, there’s nothing to see here cause they don’t conserve the garden, no proper maintaince of it.

Heading to Kariakoo you will pass by Mnazi mmoja

Mnazi Mmoja is another exciting, vibrant place to visit with strong historical significance. You’ll be able to see the Uhuru Torch which was placed here in 1961 to celebrate Tanzania’s independence from Germany.

  • Kariakoo Market - From National Museum, we’ll drive to Kariakoo Market. In Kariakoo Market we’ll spend 1 hrs30 minutes

Kariakoo is the biggest East African markets with all things you want there is guarantee of 90% to get it

NB- This markets is visited with thousands if not millions people a day so you will meet local people especially the small entrepreneurs trying to sell different things making their living, they will trying to sell you different things and always in a friendly way

They will always be nice and try to talk to you, the most words will be “Habari, Mambo” they all mean how are things the easy answer always is “Poa” which means everything is cool

  • Makumbusho/ Village Museum, Mikocheni - From Kariakoo Market, we’ll drive to Makumbusho Village museum ,here duration is 45 mins

  • Mwenge Woodcarvers Market - From village museum to mwenge carvers market duration 30-45mins

  • Mlimani City Mall - Then, Lunch. We can have lunch at Mlimani city where they have all international restaurants and also local food is available

Mlimani city mall is the biggest mall in Tanzania you can also do a quick shopping for all your needs since they have all the needs you might miss in other stores

  • Coco Beach - After here we will head back to your Hotel driving via the most popular local beach (Coco beach)

This will be the end of this tour ;)

This tour can also be customised depends on your wish and expectations we are always open yo hear from you and make your Tanzania trip unforgettable

NB: The tour is based on private guide and private comfortable transfer

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
Additional Information

Dar es Salaam is a vibrant, eclectic, and multicultural city. Evolving from a modest fishing settlement known as Mzizima, it is now a lively urban center and a crucial platform for business and commerce in East Africa. Our city tour of Dar es Salaam immerses you in its unique culture, rich history, diverse cuisine, and engaging locals, offering you a glimpse into one of East Africa’s thriving cities. Here’s a preview of what the tour encompasses:

Location
Kivukoni
Lets meet at kivukoni fish Market and your guide will be there, we can also pick you up from your Hotel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cristianeduard0w
Jul 22, 2024
An unforgettable night and very good people - I think the place is very good the experience was fantastic the very good people, Alex and memo attend very well, and very good view to the lagoon
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Saibu22
Nov 8, 2022
Great Mall - Mlimani City is the nice and easily accessible mall from the city. This Mall has a variety of products including Supermarkets, restaurants, closing stores, cinema etc. This is the amazing mall in Dar es Salaam.
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You-one
Aug 7, 2020
Great City Tour of Dar es Salaam - Please note, this was during COVID-19. Upon arrival at the airport, Gabriel was very welcoming and informative during our day trip, and safety was his priority. This activity was a great way to see the city. We went to a fish market and Coco beach to name a few. The city was amazing from the history and the cleanliness of the city. I especially loved the views of clean Indian Ocean from Coco beach! Overall, this was a great introduction to the city and its people, and I would strongly recommend all visitors to book this activity.
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Richard
Feb 5, 2020
Fantastic beach retreat in a city - Awesome, I stayed in a resort out of metro Dar es Salam. It was beautiful, and most importantly peaceful. I went on safari to Mikumi, fantastic day, there are tiny islands on the ocean about 10 minute boat ride from Azure Boutique Resort. The only down side is prices fluctuate, make sure you get a price so you can budget without carrying too much cash. International cards are problematic so hunting ATMs can distract from the days festivities or relaxation.
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Felipepenacoba
Nov 24, 2019
Great way to see genuine Dar es Salaam in a day - I fully recommend this city tour. Very well organised, it provides a fantastic way to see some of the most interesting and genuine places in Dar es Salaam. You will learn about city's history and people in the best possible way. Kivukoni fish market, and (huge, crowded) Kariakoo market are two highlights of the route, but every stop was worth making and had something special. The guide (Gabriel) was really knowledgeable and professional, yet charming and funny, at the same time. The great conversations we had were the perfect complement to the tour. The driver Athumani did a perfect job too, helping us maximise the use of our time, while driving - and parking! - safely across the busy streets of the city. The last stop is at a beach bar in Oyster Bay to have a drink and chill out, while watching the sunset. I can't think of a better way to finish the day. So if you have a free day to spend in Dar es Salaam, don't hesitate for a moment and book this tour!
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Timtraveler76
Oct 4, 2019
Great personal guide - Gabriel met us from the boat from Zanzibar as expected and took us round Dar Es Salam.. saw all the sights, lots of the city and suburbs, felt safe in his company and learn't lots about him the city and country.. would recommend to all.
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Daniele
Sep 9, 2019
Best Dar es Salaam City Tour! - The tour is well organized and Sammy, the tour guide, is really prepared on all the history, culture and contemporary evolution of the city. Even if my tour was on Sunday (and therefore some places of the "standard" tour were closed) Sammy suggested me some alternatives which fitted really well to give me a flavour of the real Dar Es Salaam. Having the full day available, the good thing is the flexibility of this tour: you can take your time to enjoy the different places at your own pace. No rush at all!!! I suggest this tour to everyone who wants to discover this beautiful city.
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F685ivmikeb
Aug 1, 2019
A+ Tour in Dar es Salaam - Gabriel and Sammy were the absolute best tour guides. Very friendly, social, knowledgeable, and humble. They provided me and my girlfriend a 5 star service that we will never forget. 100% glad we booked this trip and would highly recommend anyone traveling to Tanzania to do the same.
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Martin_d
Aug 31, 2019
Basic daily trip - gives you a basic idea of part of the city. Fish market is an amzaing discovery, and the Woodcarver village
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700adrianat
Aug 27, 2024
Improve the confectionery of Hotel Villavicencio "please" - The Villavicencio Nature Reserve is beautiful, the confectionery-restaurant leaves much to be desired. How do you understand that in a “natural” Reservation you are served machine coffee in a plastic cup?With a little imagination, an espresso machine, artisan cakes and generous fresh sandwiches, the place would overflow with people. He's the only one there; Who wouldn't enjoy something rich with a mountain view while the snow falls?
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