Private Tour
Private Insightful City Tour of Dar es Salaam
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Experience Dar es Salaam in just 2 hours with a local guide who brings the city to life through stories of history, culture, and daily life. This compact yet immersive walking and driving tour takes you from the vibrant Kariakoo Market and historic St. Joseph’s Cathedral to the bustling Kivukoni Fish Market, Askari Monument, and colonial landmarks like the Old Boma. Learn about Tanzania’s politics, economy, and spiritual life—all from a local’s perspective. Perfect for travelers short on time but eager for a rich cultural experience.
We offer options that include Pickups, Airport transfer and spacious luggage storage, No Need to Worry About Bags During the Tour: Your luggage will be securely stored
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
One of Dar es Salaam’s oldest surviving buildings, the Old Boma was built in the late 19th century and originally served as a German administrative center. Initially it was also used by the Omanis, then the Germans, the British, and later the Tanzanian government—making it a powerful symbol of the city’s shifting political eras. Today, this historic structure stands as a quiet reminder of Dar’s layered colonial past and its journey to independence.
Kivukoni Fish Market
Kivukoni fish market will make you learn about the day experience of fishermen. You will learn the nature of their means of transport and the fish trade. Travel time is already included in the total duration.
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
A choice of Drinking water along the way to quench thirst
Options
Tour + Luggage Storage
car
Private Insightful City Tour
Extended Dar Es Salaam Tours
Life on the Streets of Dar: This street level drive explores local neighborhoods, student life, and affluent areas — offering real insight into the city’
Duration: 6 hours
Lunch
City Extended Tours: This extended tour adds meaningful cultural depth to your experience. Street Level visits and other interesting areas
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Historic Walking Tour
Marsha T,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are looking for a historical and friendly tour guide Rukube should be your choice. He kept us safe, provided excellent guidance and although it was drizzling we were able to learn alot. Definitely book this!!
Great Overview
E8592CBjudyw,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I apologize for not remembering our guide's name, but we took this tour a week ago. He was an excellent guide. Fluent English and a wealth of knowledge on the history and cultural aspects of Dar es Salaam. He was very efficient at walking where possible and using his driver between areas too far apart. He was also flexible with meeting us at our cruise ship shuttle stop.
A great introduction to Dar es Salaam!
Lora G,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Rukube was our guide and did a great job on explaining the history of DAR es Salaam. Started on a short walking tour then took a cab to the fish market- fascinating! Then a tuktuk to an international market and around town. A 2 hour tour in total.
Above and Beyond
Katherine M,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was waiting to greet us at the ferry terminal which was greatly appreciated as it was busy and may have proved difficult to navigate the hustle and bustle. We had an excellent whistle stop tour highlighting the must sees . We only had a few hours before the ferry back to Zanzibar .. we had an amazing time with a wonderful guide who is both professional and enthusiastic.. we highly recommend this tour. We were looked after very well. Thank you
Fantastic peek inside Dar!
Wendy M,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent tour with Rukube today! He’s super fun, knowledgeable & proud Tanzanian! We had a fantastic time at the fish market where we were able to interact with some of the local women while they cooked, learned a lot about the history & the culture, and were amazed by the Karikwo market area! Thank you Rukube! Highly recommend this tour!
Excellent!
Frdm86,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two hours visit we did not see pass. Rokube was an excellent guide speaking very distinctly and slowly as everything was in English. We climbed into a dala dala for the photo, then in a tuk tuk to stroll through the hustle and bustle of Kariokoo but also by car and on foot to the fish market. A very, very good time! I recommend ++
Solo Female Traveler
Tenisha N,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was in Dar Es Salaam for less than 24 hours and this was the perfect experience do a quick tour of the city. I wouldn't have minded more walking around because you can only see so much from the tuk tuk, but it was a great experience nonetheless.
Dar Es Salaam a reflection
Peter C,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Our lady guide was very good showing all the relevant sites of interest. At the end of our tour she took us back to the ferry to Zanzibar, where we were staying, arranging a porter to whisk us through the maddening waiting crowds. Full marks to her. Dar Es Salaam was another story since l was last here in the sixties, It was once a jewel on the east coast of Africa. Now sadly, it has lost its allure being polluted, dirty and unkempt. It’s historical buildings from the Arab, German and British influences are in poor repair and the city littered with rubbish. Vehicle emission levels are so bad it makes me convinced that global warming is inevitable unless countries like Tanzania also play their part.
Incredible Dar es Salaam
Michael K,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The city tour took me to various places in the city. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history and the places. The fish market and the Kariakoo market were particularly fascinating. Thank you.
Good Tour for people having Less time
kaka,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It is nice Tour covering whatever little Dar es salaam has to offer to tourists. Old fort, fish market and downtown
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