About this experience
Discover Dar es Salaam your way on a customizable 6-hour private city tour with your own air-conditioned vehicle and local English- and Swahili-speaking driver-guide. After convenient pickup from your hotel, Julius Nyerere International Airport, the cruise port, or any preferred location in Dar es Salaam, plan your ideal route together and explore at your own pace.
Stop whenever you like for photos, bustling markets, museums, coastal viewpoints, fresh seafood, or traditional Swahili dishes. Popular places you can choose to visit include the National Museum, Village Museum, Kivukoni Fish Market, Kariakoo Market, Askari Monument, Azania Front Lutheran Church, St. Joseph Cathedral, Old Boma, Botanical Gardens, Mwenge Woodcarvers Market, Tingatinga Arts Centre, Coco Beach, Oyster Bay, Masaki Peninsula, and The Slipway. Fuel, parking, tolls, and bottled water are included.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Fuel, parking, and road tolls
- Bottled water
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel, airport, and port pickup and drop-off
- Professional driver-guide (English & Swahili)
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entrance / admission fees to attractions
- Personal expenses
Itinerary and highlights
Relax by the sea at Coco Beach and drive through the leafy Oyster Bay neighbourhood, a favourite local seaside hangout. Stops are flexible and can be adjusted to your interests.
Start at the Askari Monument and explore the historic city center, including Azania Front Lutheran Church, St. Joseph Cathedral and the Old Boma, with your guide sharing the story of Dar es Salaam.
Visit Kivukoni Fish Market to see the daily catch, then browse the busy stalls of Kariakoo Market. Stops are flexible and can be adjusted to your interests.
Enjoy the lively Slipway waterfront and the coastal viewpoints of the Masaki Peninsula, with time for photos, cafes and local shops.
Visit the National Museum of Tanzania to learn about the country’s history and culture, or choose the Village Museum instead, depending on your interests. Admission tickets are not included and are optional.
Browse colourful Tingatinga paintings at the Tingatinga Arts Centre, then visit the Mwenge Woodcarvers Market to see skilled artisans at work. Stops are flexible and can be adjusted to your interests.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please advise your Hotel details for tour pickup.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- KEY 2 DESTINATIONS
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
- All areas and surfaces 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.
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