The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam
The Best/Top Rated Cultural City Tour in Dar es Salaam
We offer the best and top rated city tour in Dar es Salaam! Our tour is a mix of facts (history), local experiences (traditions) and fun (culture). When you book Duteni Tours you are directly comtributing to the local economy and local Tanzanians.
We are locally owned and operated and all our staff are Tanzanians. We specialize in immersive, local Tanzanian experiences. Come see, learn, experience, taste and explore the business capital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania!
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National Museum of Tanzania
In National Museum there is a great opportunity for travelers to witness the copy of our famous fossil discoveries of Zinjanthropus ('nutcracker man') from Olduvai Gorge, plus other archaeological finds as well as Tanzania's past and its mosaic of cultures, including the Shirazi civilisation of Kilwa, the Zanzibar slave trade, and the German and British colonial periods.
1 hour 30 minutesKivukoni Fish Market
The Kivukoni fish market is a trading spot for fish and seafood that were caught or produced in the Kivukoni area as well as the neighboring places. In other words, throughout the day, there is fish being delivered to the place by fishermen and also people from all places of the city coming to buy from it. It is famous for having different kinds of seafood available at the lowest prices in the city.
45 minutesAzania Front Lutheran Chruch
This Church was built by German missionaries at the end of the 19th century. The architecture of this building is pretty impressive, making it a must-visit! It contains original German works and inscriptions.
10 minutesAskari Monument
The Askari Monument is a statue that is located at a roundabout in Dar es Salaam connecting Samora Avenue with Maktaba Street. The Askari Monument was built in 1927 as a tribute to the African soldiers who fought in World War I on the allied forces side in Africa. A German statue used to be at the place of the Askari Monument, which was then removed by the British when they arrived in Dar es Salaam in 1916.
5 minutesMwenge Woodcarvers Market
In the heart of Dar es Salaam, the Mwenge Woodcarvers Market is filled with artisans hard at work creating beautiful and unique items. Wooden masks are particularly popular, but you’ll also find treasures in craft shops selling a whole range of goods from fabrics to sandals, beaded necklaces, and more. Unlike some tourist markets around the world, the sellers here tend not to hassle customers. They’ll encourage you to come into their store, but you won’t be pestered to buy anything. Don’t forget to bargain and shop around at the market, as prices are negotiable and you may find a similar item for half the price at another stall.
30 minutesMakumbusho/ Village Museum
Here you will visit the Village Museum where you can have the historical background of many Tanzanian cultures. This is an interactive stop where you get to see traditional African huts from different tribes. Then you get to see a traditional village dance where you are welcome to join in and learn how to do some traditional native dance moves
1 hourKariakoo Market
This market is the local heartbeat of Dar es Salaam. The place where you can find any and all items at market prices. Kariakoo is also an immersive cultural experience with all the sights, sounds, crowds of people and buildings.
20 minutesIncluded
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - National Museum of Tanzania
- Entry/Admission - Mwenge Woodcarvers Market
Not Included
- Food and drinks
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.