About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional local guide
- Old Town street food tastings
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel/airport/ferry pickup & drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Admire the striking Azania Front Lutheran Church overlooking Dar es Salaam’s waterfront. Discover its German-era architecture and historical importance.
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.
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.
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.
Discover traditional Tanzanian craftsmanship at Mwenge Woodcarvers Market. Browse handmade wood carvings, African art, souvenirs, and locally produced crafts.
Visit the Tingatinga Arts Centre and discover Tanzania’s famous colorful painting style. Meet local artists and see unique African artwork being created.
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.
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- KEY 2 DESTINATIONS
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
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.
Which guide languages are listed?
What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
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