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Explore Dar es Salaam's history on a guided walking tour. Visit the Old Boma, experience local life at the Kivukoni Fish Market, and discover the city's spiritual history at St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Dar es Salaam's history on a guided walking tour
• Visit the Old Boma and learn about the city's colonial past
• Experience local life at the Kivukoni Fish Market and Kariakoo Market
• Discover the city's spiritual history at St. Joseph’s Cathedral
• Learn about Tanzania’s unique political and cultural landscape

Description

Begin your tour with a stroll along Dar es Salaam’s historic streets. Listen to your guide share hidden stories of the city’s past, from colonial times to modern Tanzania. Discover landmarks and pathways that reveal the city’s rich history. Visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral, built by the Germans in the late 1800s on the site of a former mosque. Explore Tanzania’s spiritual history before Islam and Christianity, including traditional beliefs and rituals. Next, visit the Old Boma to uncover Tanzania’s historical past and discover how local communities shaped its culture and history. Learn about the city’s colonial administration under German and Omani influence. Experience Dar es Salaam like a local at the Kivukoni Fish Market. See how Tanzanians go about their day and gain an authentic glimpse into their ways of life, including school, work, family routines, and community interactions. Explore the city’s busiest market, experience local trade firsthand, and hear stories of how markets shape Tanzanian daily life. Taste the atmosphere, meet traders, and see local commerce in action. Learn how people of different religions and tribes coexist peacefully, and gain insights into the country’s unique political and cultural landscape. Discover Swahili — a language that blends Arabic, African, and other influences — and see how it unites Tanzanians across the nation.

Includes

Guided historical walk Visit to St. Joseph’s Cathedral Visit to Old Boma Visit to Kivukoni Fish Market Visit to Kariakoo Market

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes Bring a hat and sunscreen for sun protection Be prepared for walking in busy markets

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund