Arusha's Soul: A Guided Walking & Drive City Tour. Learn & Live.
Overview
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4 hours
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Explore the town of Arusha and discover the stunning highlights of this iconic city. Join you're local guide as can lead you on a history and cultural journey through the heart of the city on foot and short driving.
Step into the soul of Tanzania with our. Our experienced local guides don't just show you the sights; they immerse you in the daily rhythm of Tanzanian life. We begin at the historic German BOMA. From there, we navigate the city's government district for an understanding of its modern administration, before discovering the captivating story of Tanzanite at its dedicated museum. As we pass the iconic Clock Tower, you'll feel the city's pulse, Maasai Market and the bustling Central Food Market. Here, you'll learn about local food and culture. We conclude at a premier African art gallery. This tour is about more than landmarks; it's a personal, educational experience that will leave you with a profound appreciation for the people and spirit of Arusha.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old Boma Museum
A visit to the Natural History Museum, housed within Arusha's historic German BOMA, is an essential stop for any traveler seeking a deeper understanding of Tanzania. This unique tour provides a captivating blend of natural science and rich history, taking you on a journey from the origins of humankind—with fascinating exhibits on fossils from Olduvai Gorge—to the diverse ecosystems and wildlife you'll encounter on safari. You'll also learn about the area's German colonial past and the cultural heritage of local communities. More than just a museum, it's an immersive experience that provides vital context for your Tanzanian adventure, making your safari and cultural tours all the more meaningful and memorable. Book your tour with us to unlock the full story behind this incredible country.
The Tanzanite Experience
Discover the captivating story of one of the world's rarest and most beautiful gemstones with a visit to the Tanzanite Experience museum. Found only in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzanite is a "gemstone of a generation" and this tour provides an immersive journey from its discovery to its dazzling final form. Through interactive exhibits, including a replica mineshaft, you'll learn about the intense mining process, the art of cutting and polishing, and the unique properties that give Tanzanite its stunning blue-violet hue. After your educational tour, you'll have the exciting opportunity to browse a certified collection of loose stones and exquisite jewelry pieces, from classic rings and pendants to unique Maasai-inspired designs. The museum's on-site laboratory guarantees the authenticity of every stone, ensuring a safe and memorable purchase for a one-of-a-kind souvenir to treasure for a lifetime.
What‘s Included
Tanzanite museum tour
English Local Guide
Food Market tour & Maasai Market tour
African Art Gallery and cultural heritage costs
from 2 and half to 6 hours of guided in the city of Arusha
Pickup and Drop-off for the hotel near the city center
Foods
Drinks
Natural history museum (German BOMA) Fee ($6USD per adult)
Accommodation
Money for purchase souvenirs while on the tour (Bring cash please)
Tips (Gratuities), Optional and depends on satisfaction of the travellers
Additional tour after Arusha walking city tour
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
City Tour + Napuru waterfall
Hiking in Napuru waterfall: Napuru is one of the best place in the city of Arusha for do hike and enjoy the waterfall.
Local guide and experience : Our experienced guide will take you in the waterfall after the walking city tour and drive you to the waterfall.
Duration: 6 hours: Will depends on your interesting but this tour it will mostly last to 5 to 6 hours.
Arusha
Car: We will drive by use car to the waterfall and drive back to your hotel in the city center
Pickup included
City Tour+ National Museum fee
City Tour+ German BOMA fees: This tour will include the entrance fee of Natural History Museum and guided tour of exhibitions in the museum
Duration: 5 hours: This tour roughly will last 5 hours.
Food is exclusive: In the city there is different restaurant and our guide will show you and also shop that you can buy snacks.
Arusha town: This tour will only in Arusha town and not out of the city of Arusha.
Normal Transpot: You will be picked up and drop-off at your hotel near the city center of Arusha.
Museums Exhibitions: The exhibition of Human evolution, History of Arusha in German colon Time, Ecology, Botanical Garden and rescue live animals.
Pickup included
City Tour + Coffee Tour
Coffee Tour: After a walking in Arusha we will drive to the local small village in Tengeru area for coffee tour.
Local Experience: Our local guide will take you in a small farm and show you from the first to the last stage until make a cup of coffee.
Duration: 6 hours: This tour will mostly take about 5 to 6 hours include driving time from the city center.
Coffee: After prepare a coffee in a local way you will seat down and share the stories with local while drink coffee.
Arusha
Car
Pickup included
City Tour & Cooking Class
Cooking lesson: Traditional Tanzania Cooking class lesson will be added after the walking city tour and is very local experience.
Local Experience: From starting to the end of the tour you will enjoy our chef who will lead you with local skills to make a local cousin.
Duration: 6 hours: After a walking tour of 4 hour you will join approximately 3 and half hours of cooking class. So in total of 7 hours.
Lunch or Dinner: You will seat down and eat what you prepared from the local kitchen with the local chef.
Arusha: The tour will be at Arusha
Car or Tuk Tuk: We will make sure our travelers to be safe for pickup and drop-off at your hotel after the tour.
Pickup included
Arusha walking city tour
Arusha city tour
Pickup included
City Tour, Coffee & Waterfall.
City, Coffee & Waterfall: Explore Arusha city, enjoy a coffee tour, and hike to Napuru Waterfall in one amazing day.
Duration: 8 hours: Enjoy an 8-hour adventure featuring a city tour, coffee tasting, and the Napuru Waterfall.
Lunch Box: Enjoy your Lunch box in the mid of the tour.
Arusha Town: Our tour take around town of Arusha and followed by small village visit near Arusha town.
Good Quality Car: You will be drive by the good quality car through this tour.
Pickup included
Reviews
254 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful tour around Arusha with Douro from Tanzanian Songbirds Safari
gailcc,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing trip around Arusha with Doudi from Tanzania Songbirds Safari. He was a wonderful guide full of enthusiasm and history of the city. I especially appreciated how he helped me talk to the ladies working in the market. He translated allowing me to communicate with them so we could learn about each others lives. Some things were different but we still have many similarities. Doudi then went out of his way to tailor the trip to incorporate that I was interested in learning about birds and other animals resident in the city.
A great day
fionl563,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide was Daudi who is patient and nice. We visited 7 places on that day. It was a great chance to familiarise with local daily life, history and paintings. Daudi won’t force us to consume or give tips. That’s great~ I couldn’t speak English well, but Daudi told me try to say it slowly. Thank you for your patient😆
Must Do Experience in Arusha.
starphens,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walking and including a pickup by driving absolutely make this trip the best, Arusha has a lot to see especially the historical sites. Our guides are very knowledgeable and very happy to show us around and they know a lot about Tanzania. Our best part of this tour we enjoyed more the food market, Art gallery where we drove from Arusha down town and Natural History Museum which cost extra of $6 per adult and worth recommend to visit and you can learn a lot about Tanzania and Arusha history.
Recommended City Tour for Arusha.
eliasmM7054CQ,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day we had in Arusha was amazing, we spent almost 5 hours exploring the city of Arusha, and our guide is very knowledgeable about the city of Arusha. We pass from all landmarks ok of the city with him we learn a lot about Arusha and the people. We visited many places and the people were so kind. With our guide Michael and the tour company I recommend, it is safe and you get to learn a lot about Arusha.
Enjoy the city and the people.
RonD177,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00BOMA museum was interestion,The Cultural Center was good but repetative.Could be a lot shorter.The market was crowed and not unlike most markets.Could be skipped if time was a fctor. Enjoy the city and the architecture .
Learning about Tanzania and its people
rosannafG2643YL,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend the walking tour of the city of Arusha with Israel ad your guide. He is well prepared and provides a very informative view of the city and of Tanzania. Our visit spanned from the Natural History Museum, where we learned about Tanzania’s colonial period and about the flora and fauna, to the African Heritage Centre and learned about African art (with some trulli beatiful pieces) and about Jane Goodall’s role in Tanzania’s preservation of the National Parks. We later went to the Tanzanite museum and saw how the gem is mined and cut and polished; all explained very well by Hassan. Then Israel walked us through the local food market where we could observe the local products and understand how the available foods influenze Tanzanian culture. We can say that the walking tour with Israel was a great experience!
Thank you Israel for a great tour!
alessiadelg,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Israel was a great guide. He was really kind, patient and professional. He showed us Arusha and told us about the history of the town and Tanzania, teaching us about the culture and history of this beautiful country and its great people. My favorite thing about the tour was going to the local food market. It was a great way to see how locals live their daily lives. If I ever go back to Tanzania, I will contact Israel for sure, but in the meantime I will recommend him to anyone!
Great and safe 4 Hours tour through Arusha
stephson82,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daudi is a great guide through Arusha. Although the city is quieter than some other African cities, it is quite a jungle by European experieces. By the way, Daudi gave a small language course. The tour took about 4 hours through the city.
The best city tour
kpaliderova,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an AMAZING experience this was! One of the best things I did in Tanzania was booking this tour. My guide, Daudì, was incredible. His knowledge of the city was impressive, and he answered all my questions. It felt like exploring the city with a good friend. He is a genuinely awesome person, and he made my last day in Arusha truly special. This was definitely one of the best city tours I’ve ever experienced, and I would recommend it to anyone that wants to learn more about the city and properly explore it. You’ll get the best experience! Amazing, amazing, amazing!
Perfect day trip in Arusha with Israel
alexrA4773GA,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing walking tour with Israel! From the very beginning, he set the perfect pace for us, making sure we were comfortable and able to enjoy every moment. Israel is incredibly humble, yet his knowledge of the city, its history, and its hidden stories is truly impressive. He answered every question with clarity and passion, and you can feel how much he loves Arusha. From the museums to the market, it was perfect. What really stood out was how attentive and easygoing he was, it felt like exploring the city with a friend who just happens to know everything about it. We never felt rushed, and he tailored the experience to what we were most interested in. If you’re looking for a guide who is kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to giving you a great experience, Israel is the one. Highly recommended!
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