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Dar es Salaam: Cultural City Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 6h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
- immerse yourself into the history, culture and tradition of Tanzania
- explore the business capital of Tanzania
- rich history adn culture surrounding the business capital of Tanzania.
Activity location
- Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
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Dar es Salaam: Cultural City Tour
- 6h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Pick up at the hotel/ferry/airport and drop off
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - National Museum of Tanzania
- Entry/Admission - Mwenge Woodcarvers Market
- Medical insurance
- International flights
- Any change in the itinerary (as applicable)
- Personal Items
- Extra personal services (eg. spa)
- Souvenirs
- hard drinks
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Tips for guide/driver recommended $10–$20 per day per person
- 4% payment processing fee (debit and credit cards) or direct bank transfer
- International flight consultation ($100.00)
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Firework, Littering, Nudity, Weapons or sharp objects
- Not suitable for: Children under 4 years, Pregnant women
What you can expect
Stop At: the National Museum of Tanzania, 5 Shaaban Robert St, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
In National Museum there is a great opportunity for travellers to witness a 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kivukoni Fish Market, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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 neighbouring 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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Azania Front Lutheran Chruch, Sokoine Drive, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Askari Monument, Samora Avenue, and Maktaba Street, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mwenge Woodcarvers Market, Sam Nujoma Road, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Makumbusho/ Village Museum, 66FW+WG8, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kariakoo Market, Dar es Salaam Tanzania
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.
Location
Activity location
- Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salam, Tanzania