Food & drink Private tour

Dar es Salaam Full-Day City Tour and Tanzanian Food Experience

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · 8h · 1–6 people

Runs in English

  • Easy
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Public transport nearby

This is a private tour. When you book a date, your group has the tour to itself. Nobody else can join.

Your guide

Key 2 Destinations

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Agency

Licensed local guides for private Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar tours, with layover and stopover tours that fit your flight times.

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Highlights

  • Explore Dar es Salaam landmarks, colorful markets, historic sites and modern neighborhoods
  • Enjoy an 8-hour city and street food experience with a local guide
  • Watch sunset at Coco Beach while tasting roasted cassava, banana chips, coconut and seasonal maize
Discover the best of Dar es Salaam on this fun and relaxed 8-hour city and street food tour. Starting at 12:00 PM, explore the city’s famous landmarks, colorful markets, historic sites, and modern neighborhoods with a friendly local guide. In the late afternoon, head to Coco Beach to watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the local atmosphere while tasting popular beach snacks like roasted cassava, banana chips, fresh coconut, and seasonal roasted maize. As evening arrives, continue to Dar es Salaam Old Town for a delicious street food experience. Taste local favorites such as mishkaki, chips mayai, Zanzibar pizza, nyama choma, ugali, sugarcane juice, and tropical fruits. It’s an easy and enjoyable way to experience Dar es Salaam’s sights, culture, local life, and food—all in one day.

What's included

  • Food and drinks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel/airport/ferry pickup & drop-off
  • Professional local guide
  • Old Town street food tastings

Know before you go

  • Infants sit on an adult's lap
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • You will be picked up from your hotel lobby.
  • Pickup is available from hotels, apartments, Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), and the Zanzibar Ferry Terminal within Dar es Salaam. Please wait in your hotel lobby or at the agreed meeting point 10 minutes before pickup.
  • For airport and ferry pickups, your guide will meet you at the arrivals exit holding a sign with your name.
  • Pickup time may vary slightly depending on your location and other guests on the sharing tour. Your exact pickup time and meeting details will be confirmed via WhatsApp before the tour.

Cancellation policy: Free until 24 hours before: Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start. After that, no refund.

Cancel within that window and you get your full deposit back. After it, you do not get your deposit back. If the guide cancels, you always get your deposit back.

Map of this tour's route, with 8 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    See the iconic Askari Monument in central Dar es Salaam and learn about its colonial history
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    See the iconic Askari Monument in central Dar es Salaam and learn about its colonial history. Explore one of the city’s most recognizable historic landmarks.

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    Admire the striking Azania Front Lutheran Church overlooking Dar es Salaam’s waterfront
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    Admire the striking Azania Front Lutheran Church overlooking Dar es Salaam’s waterfront. Discover its German-era architecture and historical importance.

  3. 3
    Visit St
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    Visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral, one of Dar es Salaam’s most impressive historic churches. See its distinctive Gothic-style architecture and learn about the city’s heritage.

  4. 4
    Discover the Old Boma, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Dar es Salaam
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    Discover the Old Boma, one of the oldest surviving buildings in Dar es Salaam. Hear how the city developed from a small coastal settlement into Tanzania’s largest city.

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    Experience the lively Kivukoni Fish Market and see Dar es Salaam’s fishing culture up close
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    Experience the lively Kivukoni Fish Market and see Dar es Salaam’s fishing culture up close. Watch local fishermen, seafood traders, and daily market life along the Indian Ocean.

  6. 6
    Discover traditional Tanzanian craftsmanship at Mwenge Woodcarvers Market
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    Discover traditional Tanzanian craftsmanship at Mwenge Woodcarvers Market. Browse handmade wood carvings, African art, souvenirs, and locally produced crafts.

  7. 7
    Visit the Tingatinga Arts Centre and discover Tanzania’s famous colorful painting style
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    Visit the Tingatinga Arts Centre and discover Tanzania’s famous colorful painting style. Meet local artists and see unique African artwork being created.

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    Enjoy the Indian Ocean sunset at Dar es Salaam’s popular Coco Beach while experiencing local beach life
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    Enjoy the Indian Ocean sunset at Dar es Salaam’s popular Coco Beach while experiencing local beach life. Taste cassava, banana chips, roasted snacks, and other Tanzanian favorites.

  9. 9
    Explore historic Old Town on a guided Dar es Salaam street food tour
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    Explore historic Old Town on a guided Dar es Salaam street food tour. Taste authentic Tanzanian dishes and local favorites while discovering the city’s culture after dark.

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