Private Tour
Daressalaam city sightseeing private tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Over the last century, Dar es Salaam has grown from a sleepy Zaramo fishing village into a thriving tropical metropolis of over four million people. Straddling some of the most important sea routes in the world, it is East Africa’s second-busiest port and Tanzania’s commercial hub. Despite this, and its notorious traffic jams, the city has managed to maintain a low-key, down-to-earth feel.
Additional Info
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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Street Refreshment
Coconut Water
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Dar es Salaam
Rimming the central area is Kivukoni Front, with a bustling fish market where dhows dock at dawn to offload the night's catch. Excellent craft markets and restaurants abound, and nearby sandy beaches and islands beckon. Dar es Salaam’s architecture is a mixture of African, Arab, Indian and German, although much of this is now dwarfed by towering high-rises. Many travellers bypass ‘Dar’ completely; those that linger will encounter the city’s eclectic cultural mix and languid vibe. Our one of a kind city tour Includes pickup from your Hotel, Our Extenstive Dar city tour will offer you to visit Fish Market, Botanical Garden, National Museum, Coco Beach and Town Center.
Coco Beach
Lush green coconut trees along the Pacific ocean will bring you an exceptional feeling of joy.
Options
Daressalaam city sightseeing private tour
Duration: 5 hours
Pickup included
Small Group Shared Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good job Aqeel.
xavierpZ5012KT,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aqeel is a great guide and coordinator. I was in daresalam with a group. Aqeel took a lot of interest in ensuring all was smooth. From arranging dinner for the group to coordinating the hotel accomodation , his service is very recommendable.
Dar tour experince
Quest58108791570,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A worthy experience. Wealthy knowledge of city. Would love to have more exposure to see traditonal set up and cultural expose The beach was good experience as well as food tasting The fish market was an experience as well. Interacting with locals
Helpful driver, but no guide
paulsP9104UE,
Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It took us about 300m walk in the hot African morning sun from our ship to outside the port where the car was waiting for us. Then it took another 5 minutes to find the car as our name was put inside the car so we couldn't see it. The car was an old black Toyota Alphard with very good aircon. The driver (forgive me, forgot the name) didn't speak much as he was not a guide. We were on this tour without a guide. First he took us to a fish market. Someone suddenly showed up and showed us around and explained everything in English. Quite knowledgable, probably a "local" guide. We tipped the "guide". Then the driver took us to the National Museum of Tanzania, paid the entrance and accompanied us around. Quite interesting exhibits (including the Presidential Rolls Royce), but sadly both the museum and the exhibits are lack of maintenance and the place was rather hot. Next was a some kind of a souvenir center with pricey handicrafts. We asked the driver to take us to a more "touristic" souvenir market where we could buy caps, flags, etc. which he kindly did. After done with shopping, the driver said, "We're done, now I'll take you back to the port." So much for a "Dar Es Salaam city sightseeing private tour". Not much of the city was worth seeing, obviously.
Dar es Salaam City Tour
Ross O,
Jan 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour operator met us promptly, welcomed us, and gave us souvenirs upon arrival. Our driver/tour guide was very pleasant, respectful and showed us as much of the city as he could for the limited time we were there. The only issue was that the tour operator currently does not have access to get inside the port so we've had to meet them outside the gate. The walk there was a little long with a lot of vehicle traffic coupled with heat and humidity. The tour itself was fine.
City tour
andhamatic,
Jan 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was very interesting, I recommend it. We learned about Tanzanian history and have fun going to the Mall.
Aqeel made the difference.
xavierpZ5012KT,
Nov 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aqeel is a great guy. Very helpful and goes out of his way to keep his passengers happy. We had an airport transfer at 5 am and there was no need for him to accompany us to the airport but he came. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best wishes Aqeel !
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