Walking tours

Dar es Salaam Walking Tour Old Town, History and Hidden Gems

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · 2h · 1–10 people

Runs in English

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

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

  • Walk through Dar es Salaam’s historic core with a local guide
  • See the Askari Monument, Azania Front Lutheran Church, St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Old Boma
  • Explore the bustling business district and lively Fish Market
  • Sample authentic local flavors while learning dining customs
Step into Dar es Salaam’s past and pulse on a guided walking tour that blends iconic landmarks, rich stories, and mouthwatering tastes. Meet your guide in the lobby of the Golden Tulip City Centre and set off toward the historic core as expert commentary reveals how a Swahili fishing village grew into a thriving metropolis. Honor the Askari Monument, then admire the 1898 Azania Front Lutheran Church. Continue to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a Gothic gem built by French missionaries — perfect for photos and deeper insight into colonial chapters. Explore the Old Boma — commissioned by Sultan Majid of Zanzibar — and uncover its role under German rule and early African administration. Weave through the bustling business district to the lively Fish Market, where you’ll sample authentic local flavors and learn dining customs from your guide. Enjoy an easy-paced route, insider tips, and a small-group feel that makes the city’s history, culture, and cuisine truly unforgettable.

What's included

  • Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
  • Local and Good Food Tastings

Not included

  • Private transportation

Know before you go

  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Meeting point: Golden Tulip City Centre hotel lobby, Dar es Salaam

Meet your guide in the lobby before walking toward the historic core.

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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 4 marked stops

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Photo stop at the iconic monument dedicated to African soldiers who fought during WWI
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    Photo stop at the iconic monument dedicated to African soldiers who fought during WWI.

  2. 2
    Visit these beautiful German colonial-era churches, showcasing stunning architecture and stained glass
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    Visit these beautiful German colonial-era churches, showcasing stunning architecture and stained glass.

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    A historic German colonial building dating back to the late 19th century, the Old Boma is one of Dar es Salaam’s oldest landmarks
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    A historic German colonial building dating back to the late 19th century, the Old Boma is one of Dar es Salaam’s oldest landmarks. Admire its unique architecture and learn about the city’s colonial past and transformation into a modern commercial hub.

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    Discover the vibrant old town of Dar es Salaam, blending historical charm and modern energy
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    Discover the vibrant old town of Dar es Salaam, blending historical charm and modern energy.

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    Experience the hustle and bustle of the largest fish market in Dar es Salaam, offering insight into local life
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    Experience the hustle and bustle of the largest fish market in Dar es Salaam, offering insight into local life.

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