Dar es Salaam Walking Tour: Old Town, History & Hidden Gems

Zanzibar, Tanzania



Discover the history and culture of Dar es Salaam on a guided walking tour. Visit the Askari Monument, Azania Front Lutheran Church, Fish Market, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and enjoy authentic local food

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the history of Dar es Salaam on a guided walking tour
  • Visit the Askari Monument and learn about the city's colonial past
  • Admire the architecture of the Azania Front Lutheran Church and St. Joseph’s

Description

Meet your guide in the lobby of the Golden Tulip City Centre and begin your walk toward the city’s historic core. Hear the story of the Askari soldiers, German and British colonial history, and how Dar es Salaam evolved from a small Swahili fishing settlement to a metropolitan city. Visit the Azania Front Lutheran Church, built in 1898. Continue to St. Joseph’s Cathedral, a beautiful Gothic-style cathedral built by French missionaries, perfect for photos and history. Next, see the Old Boma, one of Dar’s oldest surviving buildings, built by Sultan Majid of Zanzibar. Your guide explains its role during German rule and early African administration. Then we will walk through the heart of the business district and eat local food like ugali.

Includes

Walking tour Live tour guide Local good food tasting

Excludes

Entry to the National Museum

Important Information

  • The tour starts and ends at Golden Tulip City Centre
  • Entry to the National Museum is optional and not included in the tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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