Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)

Outty Ranking 73 4.9 · 46 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $250
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Outty Ranking

73/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 46 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) worth booking?

Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) is a 7-hour experience in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from $250 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 46 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
73 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (46)
Duration
7 hours
From
$250 per person

Dar es salaam means haven/house of peace. Discover the rich history and culture of this beautiful city, enjoy the Tanzanian culture and lifestyle. Visit the busy Fish Market, famous Azania church, the Kariakoo market, the oldest building in Dar es salaam, famous University, Mwenge wood carvers, and the beach. This is Private Full day city tour which is perfect for travelers short on time who only have a day or two in Dar. •Explore Dar es salaam during a full day city tour •A guide teaches you about the culture and history of the city •Lunch, bottled water and all fees are included •A private group gives you a more wonderful intimate experience •Travelers with limited time can explore highlights in one day

What you get

    About this experience

    Dar es salaam means haven/house of peace. Discover the rich history and culture of this beautiful city, enjoy the Tanzanian culture and lifestyle. Visit the busy Fish Market, famous Azania church, the Kariakoo market, the oldest building in Dar es salaam, famous University, Mwenge wood carvers, and the beach. This is Private Full day city tour which is perfect for travelers short on time who only have a day or two in Dar. •Explore Dar es salaam during a full day city tour •A guide teaches you about the culture and history of the city •Lunch, bottled water and all fees are included •A private group gives you a more wonderful intimate experience •Travelers with limited time can explore highlights in one day

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Bottled water
    • Lunch
    • All Fees and Taxes

    Not included

    • Breakfast
    • Drop off at the airport is offered by $30
    • Tips and Gratuites

    What you'll see and do

    1. Kivukoni Fish Market

      Tour start on 08:00 am sharp you will be picked up from your hotel after breakfast and drive to Kivukoni fish market. Here you will see one of the big fish market in Tanzania and get to know all the details of how they do the business, life of fishermen and all about their daily life.

      35 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Azania Front Cathedral Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania

      This is the church built by German missionaries in 1989. And it serves as Lutheran church, this church has different architectural design and has a good history.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    3. The Dar es Salaam Centre for Architectural Heritage (DARCH)

      After you will drive to DARCH which is the oldest building in Dar. This is the oldest building to be built by Sultan Majid Bin Said. It was built in 1860’s On the way you’ll get to see St Joseph Cathedral Church, Atiman House, Old Post Office, War Memorial Garden.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Kariakoo Market

      Kariakoo is the biggest East African markets with all things you want there is guarantee.The market is visited with thousands if not millions people a day so you’ll meet local people especially the small entrepreneurs trying to sell different things making their living, they will try to sell you different things and always in a friendly way. They will always be nice and try to talk to you, the most words will be, “Mambo, Jambo” they all mean hello, the answer is easy “Poa” which means cool.

      60 minutes here

    5. Mlimani City Mall

      From Kariakoo Market, we will drive to Mlimani City mall. Mlimani city mall is the biggest mall in Tanzania you can also do a quick shopping for all your needs since they have all the needs you might miss in other stores. Then proceed to take lunch, Lunch will be taken at Local restaurant with African foods(buffet)

      120 minutes here

    6. University of Dar es Salaam

      This is a biggest and the best university among East Africa. It has major history on as on after independence only 71 students graduated and the late Mwl Julius Nyerere was among the graduates. This was the branch of Oxford university.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    7. Mwenge Woodcarvers Market

      Here is where a lot of paintings, wood arts is being done and sold. Further, African culture clothes, masaai shoes. So you can do your souvenirs shopping here. Price is affordable.

      30 minutes here

    8. Coco Beach

      Ending our tour with the fresh air and breeze from the Indian ocean. After here we will head back to your hotel. This tour can also be customized depends on your wish and expectations we are always open to hear from you and make your Tanzania trip unforgettable. Note: The tour is based on private guide and private comfortable transport

      40 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, cmn, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Makala Travels

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car), photo 2Kariakoo Market, Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)Mlimani city mall, Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)Coco Beach, Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)Taking a break in our tour by having coffee and coke, Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)St Joseph Cathedral church seen as far, Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 46 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    5 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    46 verified traveler reviews for Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Mazen_B · June 2026

    Glory was with us. She...

    Glory was with us. She was a wonderful guide. Very social. They showed us around Dar Es Salaam. The only I would recommend is to cut out the shopping mall if you don’t wanna see how shopping malls are over there.

    via Viator

    Sandra_S · February 2026

    A good day out

    Irene messaged me before we got off the ship to say her and our driver were waiting for us at the port gate. We were around 45 mins late disembarking and then had to take the ships shuttle to gate 2 where they were waiting for us as promised. The vehicle was comfortable and well air conditioned and water was provided. Irene's English was very good so we had no problem in understanding her. The highlight of the day was the fish market - buzzing with people. We walked along the beach and spent time watching the colourful locals making their purchases from the boats that kept arriving. We were taken to the Lutheran church where we climbed the clock tower for lovely views. Then we went for a drive through the chaotic but fascinating city - although sadly we could not stop as it would not have been safe to do so and windows had to be kept up to keep our cameras/phones safe. After a visit to the Mwenge carvers market (which was seriously expensive - they started off at 50 dollars for 2 magnets!!), we drove to a beachside bar to have a drink. Finally we visited a very pretty local cove. Thanks for a great day to you both and Irene, Nakupenda - I remembered it at last!!!

    Response from the operator: Greetings, Thanks for this well kind feedback review you had on your Dar es salaam city tour experience with us. We are happy and glad you enjoyed the trip. Irene says hi and best regards.

    via Viator

    Porn_L · January 2026

    Plus was an awesome tour...

    Plus was an awesome tour guide. Showed us everything on the itinerary we picked. One helpful hint for future travelers is to get in touch with them early to help customize what you want to see. It’s hard to decide on the first time what to see but Pius made it enjoyable nonetheless. He even helped with buying ferry tickets for the day after. Showed they really cared about having a comfortable journey/stay in Dar

    Response from the operator: Greetings, we are happy and glad to hear this that you had a great experience with us. Pius sends his best regards to you. We are looki ng forward to have you next time

    via Viator

    Ron P · September 2025

    An amazing day tour in Dar Es salaam.

    We had a wonderful day tour in Dar es Salaam and we couldn’t have asked for a better team! Our guides, Gabriel and Jacquline, were absolutely fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly, and full of positive energy. They made the city come alive with their stories, history, and local insights, and were always happy to answer questions and make sure we had the best experience. Our driver, Eli, was excellent as well, safe, reliable, and patient throughout the day. The whole team worked seamlessly together, and we felt very well taken care of from start to finish. The tour was well-organized, fun, and gave us a true taste of Dar es Salaam’s culture and charm. We highly recommend this tour company, especially if you get the chance to be guided by Gabriel and Jacquline with Eli behind the wheel. They turned our day into an unforgettable experience!

    Response from the operator: Greetings, Thanks for this well kind feedback review you had on your Dar es salaam city tour experience with us. We are happy and glad you enjoyed the trip. Welcome back in Tanzania

    via Tripadvisor

    Edwin_L · July 2025

    Excellent

    We added the village and national museum, the lunch was great.The guide and driver very care about the customers.

    Response from the operator: Thank you very much for the great feedback. Welcome once again in Tanzania

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    16
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Makala Travels, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.5.

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    Why this scores 73

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)73
    Booking momentum (14% weight)66
    Value for money (12% weight)18
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car): questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dar es Salaam.

    How much does Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) cost?

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    Prices start at $250 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dar es Salaam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) take?

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    Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dar es Salaam is not rushed.

    Is Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 46 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dar es Salaam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)?

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    Around 16 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dar es Salaam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dar es Salaam and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dar es Salaam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Dar es Salaam?

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    On Outty we rank every Dar es Salaam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 2 nights 3 days safari to mikumi national park, 1-Day Mikumi National Park Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar, 3 Days Safari to Mikumi NP - Accommodation Inside the Park. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Dar es Salaam?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Dar es Salaam?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)?

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    Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; Lunch; and All Fees and Taxes. Not included: Breakfast; Drop off at the airport is offered by $30; and Tips and Gratuites. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 240 listed pickup locations in and around Dar es Salaam. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) offered in?

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    It is offered in German, Chinese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car) if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Dar Es Salaam City Tour (Full Day With Private Guide And Car)?

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    Across 46 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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