Tanzania · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good historical tours fill weeks ahead in high season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Stone Town’s old forts, markets, slave-trade history, and narrow lanes with a local guide for $21 per person.
“Tour went amazingly. Our tour guide Ammar was very informative, we learned so much about the history of Zanzibar and were accommodated to. Would recommend time and time again one of the best tours to show a beautiful place.”
Explore Arusha on foot with a local guide, visiting museums, markets, Tanzanite exhibits, art galleries, and key city landmarks.
“Excellent tour of history museum, Masai market and central market. Israel is a easy to talk to and very knowledgeable guide. He brings local knowledge to the experience”
Stone Town walking tour review with slave-trade history, markets, carved doors, Freddie Mercury sites, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The tour guide Alfa was very good,was very nice to walk with him and listen stories about Stone Town”
Review of Stone Town’s private walking tour, with UNESCO sights, local markets, Zanzibar history, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“my guide Abdalla was excellent. he explained the history the culture. highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Stone Town with a private certified guide, visiting the Sultan’s Palace and Old Fort for $30 per person.
Explore Arusha on foot with museums, markets, Tanzanite, local food, and history for $28, guided by a friendly English-speaking local.
“My guide Israel was so kind and very knowledgeable. He offered options and always checked with ne to make sure all was good. Grace was a phenomenal hostess and I learned how to cook traditional Tanzanian food. Excellent experience and highly recommend.”
Review of Stone Town’s private walking tour, covering Zanzibar history, markets, museums, food, cost, timing, and practical booking advice.
Explore Dar es Salaam’s cathedrals, markets, museums, art and architecture on a private seven-hour tour with lunch and transport.
“Bernard is passionate about his city Dar es Salaam. He told us about its history, old and modern, architecture, religion, society, art and music. To have lunch in Akemi, a revolving restaurant with magnificent views, was a plus. We were taken aRead more”
Explore Stone Town landmarks, the Old Slave Market, and a hands-on Zanzibar spice farm visit with lunch for $50.
“The guide and the owner of the company are very patient in answering all the questions I have during the trip. Stuffs sold at the spice farm are not cheap. You can find cheaper ones else where.”
Walk Stone Town with a local guide, visiting the Old Fort, slave market, Freddie Mercury House, markets, baths, and carved doors.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and polite. He customized the tour to our requests and was not concerned if we took extra time or less time at certain points of interest.”
Explore Stone Town landmarks, Freddie Mercury’s birthplace, and Zanzibar spices on a private 6 to 7 hour tour for $55.
“The spice tour was interesting and thorough, if a bit different to how we anticipated. It was very authentic and guides at spice farm were very friendly and welcoming. Our driver picked us up exactly as arranged, he was very pleasant and the cRead more”
Walk Stone Town with Ally Jape, visiting the Old Slave Market, Anglican Cathedral, Old Fort, markets, and Freddie Mercury’s birthplace.
Explore Stone Town’s slave market, markets, forts, museums, and Freddie Mercury’s house, with a guide and traditional lunch included.
“Very interesting tour around Stonetown. We saw the outside of the miracle house and the fort. Also the slave market. Fish, meat, chicken and spice markets.”
Make coffee with Chagga villagers, hike to Materuni Waterfalls, enjoy lunch, and see Kilimanjaro on this six-hour Tanzania day trip.
“Materuni village feels like a resort with lush green vegetation and small traditionally made villas. The waterfalls are a short hike down from the village. It is high and actually one of the highest and beautiful in Tanzania. The water was warm that dRead more”
Explore Bagamoyo from Dar es Salaam on a private historical tour with Old Fort, Kaole Ruins, museums, beaches, and local stories.
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