Dar es Salaam City Tour from USD 54 per person for groups of 6+
A private Dar es Salaam city tour: five hours in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide, on a route you shape, from monuments and the Old Town to Kariakoo, the fish market and Oyster Bay. We pick you up from your hotel, the airport or the port.
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- 1 guestUSD 99
- 2–3 guestsUSD 69
- 4–5 guestsUSD 59
- 6+ guestsUSD 54
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What you can see in five hours.
- Askari Monument, the Old Town and colonial landmarks
- Kariakoo Market and Kivukoni Fish Market
- National Museum, Mwenge woodcarvers and Tingatinga art
- Coco Beach, Oyster Bay, Masaki and the Slipway
- Stops for photos, markets, seafood or Swahili food as you like
Included
Hotel, airport or port pickup and drop-off · air-conditioned vehicle · English-speaking driver-guide · bottled water, fuel, parking and tolls.
Not included
Entrance fees · food.
Popular with cruise passengers and business travellers with a free half day. Want more? See our Dar es Salaam food tour, Old Town walk or day trips from Dar, such as the Zanzibar day trip by ferry or a one-day Mikumi safari by SGR train.
Two example routes, shaped around you.
These are examples, not fixed itineraries. In about five hours you will see a selection of these stops, not all of them, depending on traffic, opening hours and your interests. You agree the plan with your driver-guide when you book.
City and history
A selection of: the Askari Monument and the Old Town's colonial landmarks, the National Museum, Kariakoo Market for the busiest street life in Dar, and Kivukoni Fish Market on the harbour.
Art and the coast
A selection of: Mwenge woodcarvers and Tingatinga art, then the ocean side of the city at Coco Beach, Oyster Bay, Masaki and the Slipway, with a stop for seafood or Swahili food if you like.
Entrance fees (for example National Museum admission) and food are not included and are paid separately; current fees are confirmed at booking.
Which Dar tour suits you?
| City tour | Old Town walk | Food tour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How | Private car with driver-guide | On foot | Street food tastings |
| Time | About 5 hours, flexible start | 1.5 hours | 3 hours |
| Price | From USD 54 pp (6+) | USD 15 pp | USD 49 pp (2+) |
| Best for | Seeing more of the city, cruise and business visitors | A short first look at the centre | Tasting Dar |
Half day, flexible start.
This is a private half-day tour: about 5 hours in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide. The start time is flexible and agreed when you book, so it can suit international visitors on a short stay, cruise passengers in port for the day and business travellers with a free half day. We pick you up from your hotel, the airport or the port in Dar es Salaam and drop you back afterwards. Arriving by ship or catching a flight? Share your times when you book so we can confirm a start time that works.
Entrance fees and food are not included, so you choose which stops to go inside and where to eat. Prefer to walk? The Old Town Walking Tour takes 1.5 hours on foot for USD 15 per person. Hungry? See the Dar es Salaam food tour. Planning a whole day? Read our guide to the best things to do in Dar es Salaam in one day.
Questions before you book.
How long is the Dar es Salaam city tour?
About 5 hours in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide. The start time is flexible.
How much does the city tour cost?
USD 99 for 1 guest, USD 69 per person for 2–3 guests, USD 59 per person for 4–5 guests and USD 54 per person for 6+ guests. Prices are in USD and you pay by card when you book.
Where do you pick us up?
From your hotel, the airport or the port in Dar es Salaam, and we drop you back afterwards.
What is included?
Pickup and drop-off, an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking driver-guide, bottled water, fuel, parking and tolls. Entrance fees and food are not included.
Which places do we see?
You shape the route: the Askari Monument and Old Town, Kariakoo Market and Kivukoni Fish Market, the National Museum, Mwenge woodcarvers and Tingatinga art, Coco Beach, Oyster Bay, Masaki and the Slipway.
Is this a half-day city tour?
Yes. It runs about 5 hours with a flexible start time, agreed when you book, so it can be a morning or an afternoon tour.
Can you pick us up from the cruise port or the airport?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are from your hotel, the airport or the port in Dar es Salaam, and are included in the price. The pickup time is confirmed when you book.
Can I cancel?
Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour starts, with a full refund to the card or payment method you paid with.