1-Day Bagamoyo Historical Tour
Highlights
Bagamoyo, Arusha
historical, museums, walking
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Explore the Bagamoyo historical town where by it is a place of considerable significance to world history, as an entry point for Arab and European missionaries, explorers, and traders in East and Central Africa.
Itinerary
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Bagamoyo Historical Tour
- This is a private tour of the historical and cultural town of Bagamoyo. The name Bagamoyo comes from the Swahili words "Bwaga Moyo" or "throw/drop your heart". It is believed to reference the time when people captured as slaves from upcountry were brought to this coastal town and be prepared to be sold and shipped to Zanzibar and beyond. It was a point of no return for the slaves.
- You will be picked up in early morning from an agreed-upon location/hotel within Dar Es Salaam vicinity.
Based on your interest, you will visit a combination of the following sites: Kaole Ruins (dating back to 13th century), fish market, former slave prison, the hanging tower (for runaway slaves or those who fought foreign powers), Caravan Serai Museum (linked to ivory and slave trade), old Catholic church (the first in East Africa) & Museum, the beaches, local arts market etc. - You will stop for lunch in the afternoon (not included in the price).
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 6 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 6 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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