1-Day Bagamoyo Historical Town Tour from Dar es Salaam

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Bagamoyo, a town shaped by the 18th-century slave trade route
• 02 Learn about Bagamoyo's historical significance during British colonial rule in Tanzania
• 03 Visit the 13th-century Kaole ruins
• 04 See landmarks including the Old Fort, German BOMA, and Caravan Serai Museum

Explore Bagamoyo, north of Dar es Salaam, where the ruins meet the beach, and discover historical sites linked to Arab settlers, German and British colonial history in Tanzania. Stroll through this town, which was famous for the slave trade and ivory in 18th-century East Africa, and learn about its monuments, old churches, mosques, museums, the College of Arts, and other exciting structures.

Explore Bagamoyo, north of Dar es Salaam, where the ruins meet the beach, and discover historical sites linked to Arab settlers, German and British colonial history in Tanzania.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo

Languages English, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Bagamoyo Historical Town Tour from Dar es Salaam

• Meet your local guide at your hotel, the airport, or the cruise ship in Dar es Salaam City for a tour briefing. After that, drive to the historical town of Bagamoyo. In Bagamoyo, you will visit and see the following:
  • the Kaole ruins of the 13th century
  • the Old Fort
  • the German BOMA
  • the Arabs tea house
  • the Slave port/German port
  • the Caravan Serai Museum
  • the Cross at the Beach
  • the Baobab tree
  • the Old Church
  • the church museum
  • the old Father's House
  • the missionaries cemetery
  • the formerly enslaved person's village
  • Slaves entry gate
  • Tasuba College of Arts
• Once finished, return to your hotel in Dar es Salaam or the airport for departure. Customization of this tour is possible upon request.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Lunch is included
• Bottled water and juice
• English-speaking professional guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Cigarettes
• Tips
• Visa

What to bring

• Backpack or suitcase
• Documents
• Travel accessories
• Safety and protection items
• Clothes
• Shoes
• Camera equipment
• Toiletries
• Notebook

Know before you go

• Bring your passport.
• Bring the necessary documents and visas.
• Do the necessary health checkups.
• Get insurance updates.
• Develop a budget.
• Research the destination.
• Pack the necessary items.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tour start

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.