Tanzania · City Tours

9-Hour Dar es Salaam City Tour with Markets, Museum and Coco Beach

9 Hours Round trip from 57JV+V42 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the lively Fish Market and learn about fishermen's lifestyles
  • 02 Visit Azania Front Church, a Bavarian-style Lutheran church built in 1898-1902
  • 03 Discover the historic Old Boma, the oldest building in Dar es Salaam
  • 04 Experience the crowded energy of Kariakoo Market with affordable, negotiable prices
  • 05 Browse souvenirs, paintings, and wood sculptures at Mwenge Wood Carvers
  • 06 See traditional houses representing Tanzania's many tribes at the Village Museum
  • 07 End the tour at Coco Beach, a favourite hangout for locals and internationals

Embark on a 9-hour private city tour of Dar es Salaam, starting at the lively Fish Market before visiting Azania Front Church and the historic Old Boma building. Continue to the Askari Monument and the bustling Kariakoo Market, then savour a delicious Swahili lunch at one of the city's best restaurants. Shop at Mlimani City Mall and Mwenge Wood Carvers, explore traditional tribal houses at the Village Museum, and end the day with a refreshing breeze at Coco Beach.

Embark on a 9-hour private city tour of Dar es Salaam, starting at the lively Fish Market before visiting Azania Front Church and the historic Old Boma building.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Dar es Salaam
Languages English, French, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fish Market and Local Coastal Life

  • This will be our first stop after the driver and guide pick you up from the hotel. The Fish Market in Dar es Salaam is an excellent way to start, as you will get to see various fish and learn about fishermen's lifestyles. It is especially hectic in the morning hours.
2
Day 02

Azania Front Church

  • This church was built by German missionaries between 1898 and 1902. It still serves today as a Lutheran church and was built in Bavarian style.
3
Day 03

Historic Old Boma Building

  • This is the oldest building in Dar es Salaam, built by Sultan Majid bin Said in the 1860s. It used to be his hotel, and the underground level served as a prison. Right now, it is under AAT and DARCH, and upstairs there is a restaurant with a very nice view.
4
Day 04

Askari Monument

  • Askari means a soldier. This monument was unveiled in 1927 to honour African soldiers who died in the First World War. It was built of bronze.
5
Day 05

Kariakoo Market Experience

  • This is a very famous market in Tanzania that serves East Africa. You will get to experience the crowded and typical local lifestyle. You can buy anything here, as the prices are negotiable and everything is affordable.
6
Day 06

Swahili Lunch in Dar es Salaam

  • After Kariakoo, you will have a delicious Swahili dish at one of the best restaurants in Dar es Salaam. You will be served food cooked in African, especially Tanzanian, style.
7
Day 07

Shopping at Mlimani City Mall

  • We have a saying that if you are in Dar es Salaam and have never been to Mlimani City Mall, you have never been to Dar. This is a very famous mall in Tanzania where you can shop, change foreign currency, and more.
8
Day 08

Mwenge Wood Carvers Market

  • This is the biggest market for wood carvers, where you will get to buy and see different souvenirs, paintings, T-shirts with Swahili words, and wood sculptures. It's very interesting.
9
Day 09

Village Museum and Tribal Heritage

  • The Village Museum is composed of different tribal and ethnic houses in Tanzania. There are almost 130 tribes in Tanzania, each with different traditions and cultures. Here, you will get to see different types of houses from tribes across Tanzania.
10
Day 10

Coco Beach Finale

  • This is a perfect way to end our tour at the beach and enjoy the breeze. Coco Beach is a famous beach in Tanzania where locals and internationals hang out. After Coco Beach, the driver and guide will return you to your destination.
Fish Market, Azania Front Church, Kariakoo Market, Coco Beach

Where this trip takes you

Fish Market, Azania Front Church, Kariakoo Market, Coco Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 57JV+V42 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Local lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Entry fees
  • Guide
  • Government taxes and VAT

What's Not Included

  • Breakfast
  • Personal expenses
  • Beer and soft drinks

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • A hat, because it can be very hot during the day
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • Booking this tour will allow you to explore and learn about a new city, where you will gain both fun and knowledge about Dar es Salaam and Tanzania.
  • Booking this tour will support some orphanages and schoolgirls. We always offer 30% of the tour money to local orphanage centres and schoolgirls in villages and rural areas, so booking this tour would help a lot.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour start
57JV+V42, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in 57JV+V42.

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