Colonial-era building in front of modern towers, central Dar es Salaam

Four Dar es Salaam tours from USD 15 per personPrivate & small-group tours · local guides

Dar es Salaam, up close.

Walk the Old Town, eat your way through ten local flavours, ride a tuk-tuk to the Coco Beach sunset, or see the whole city your way by car. Local guides, small groups, booked and paid online in a minute.

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The tours

Four ways into the city.

From a ninety-minute walk to a five-hour drive. Every tour is led by a local guide. Pick your group size and date, see your price, and book online.

Local guide pointing out landmarks on the Old Town walking tour

The Old Boma, one of the oldest buildings in Dar es Salaam

1.5 hours · Walk

Old Town Walking Tour

USD 15TZS 40,000 per person · any group size

The quickest way to understand the city: ninety minutes on foot from the Golden Tulip City Centre lobby, past the Askari Monument, the 1898 Azania Front Lutheran Church, St. Joseph's Cathedral and the Old Boma built by Sultan Majid of Zanzibar, finishing with a local tasting.

Duration1.5 hours

StartGolden Tulip City Centre lobby

GroupSmall groups

Highlights

Askari Monument and the story of German and British colonial rule
Azania Front Lutheran Church, built in 1898
St. Joseph's Cathedral, the Gothic landmark
Old Boma, built by Sultan Majid of Zanzibar
A local tasting along the way

Included

Local guide
Local tasting

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Guests1 to 10 · same price per person

Tour date

Any group sizeUSD 15

2 × USD 15 per person

TotalUSD 30

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Street food grill on a Dar es Salaam food tour

Guests drinking fresh coconut water on a food tour

Tanzanian plate with pilau, mishkaki and ndizi

3 hours · Food

Dar Food Tour

from USD 49per person, 2+ guests · solo USD 72

Three hours and ten tastings with a local guide leading the way: smoky mishkaki, Zanzibar mix, fresh coconut water and more, eaten in markets and Old Town streets while you hear how Dar's food culture came together.

Duration3 hours

StartAsk for today's start times

GroupSmall groups

Highlights

10 authentic local flavours with a local guide
Street food favourites like mishkaki, Zanzibar mix and fresh coconut water
Markets and Old Town streets, with stories of Dar's food heritage

Included

Local guide
10 local tastings

Good to know

Tell us about dietary needs when you book.

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Guests1 to 10 · USD 49 pp from 2 guests

Tour date

1 guestUSD 72
2+ guestsUSD 49

2 × USD 49 per person

TotalUSD 98

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Guest stepping out of a tuk-tuk on a Dar es Salaam tour

3 hours · Sunset

Tuk-Tuk & Sunset Tour

USD 59TZS 160,000 per person · any group size

Swap the car for a tuk-tuk and see Masaki the local way: Msasani fishing village and its busy fish market, the painters of the Tingatinga Arts Cooperative, then Coco Beach as the sun goes down, with cassava chips and fresh coconut water.

Duration3 hours

StartAfternoon, ending at sunset

GroupSmall groups

Highlights

Ride a local tuk-tuk through Masaki
Msasani fishing village and the busy fish market
Meet painters at the Tingatinga Arts Cooperative
Sunset at Coco Beach with cassava chips and fresh coconut water

Included

English-speaking local guide
Tuk-tuk transport during the tour
Cassava chips tasting

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Guests1 to 10 · same price per person

Tour date

Any group sizeUSD 59

2 × USD 59 per person

TotalUSD 118

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5 hours · Your way

City Sightseeing Tour

from USD 54per person, 6+ guests · 2–3 guests USD 69 · solo USD 99

Five hours in an air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide, on a route you shape: monuments and the Old Town, Kariakoo and Kivukoni Fish Market, the National Museum, Mwenge woodcarvers and Tingatinga art, then Coco Beach, Oyster Bay and the Slipway. Pickup from your hotel, the airport or the port.

Duration5 hours

StartFlexible

GroupSmall groups or private

Highlights

Askari Monument, Old Town and colonial landmarks
Kariakoo Market and Kivukoni Fish Market
Coco Beach, Oyster Bay, Masaki and the Slipway
National Museum, Mwenge Woodcarvers and Tingatinga art
Flexible route: stop for photos, markets, seafood or Swahili food

Included

Hotel, airport or port pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking driver-guide
Bottled water, fuel, parking and tolls

Not included

Entrance fees
Food

Good to know

Popular with cruise passengers and business travellers with a free half day.

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Guests1 to 10 · price per person drops as your group grows

Tour date

1 guestUSD 99
2–3 guestsUSD 69
4–5 guestsUSD 59
6+ guestsUSD 54

2 × USD 69 per person

TotalUSD 138

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Beyond the city

Day trips from Dar es Salaam.

Three full days out, each back in your Dar hotel by night: an island, a safari by train, or a pool-and-beach day across the harbour. Same team, same secure online booking.

Traveller feeding a giant Aldabra tortoise on Prison Island, Zanzibar

Island day · runs daily

Zanzibar Day Trip from Dar

About 13 hours, 06:00–19:30

from USD 199per person for 5+ guests

Prison Island tortoises, a spice-farm lunch and Stone Town, there and back by ferry in one long day.

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Wild elephant right beside the safari jeep in Mikumi

Safari by train · runs daily

Mikumi Safari Day Trip by SGR

Full day, 05:00–21:30

from USD 199per person for 5+ guests

Dawn SGR train to Morogoro, game drives in Mikumi National Park and the evening train home.

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Infinity pool edge overlooking the Indian Ocean at Aya Sophia

Pools · beach · wildlife

Aya Sophia Kigamboni Day Trip

Day pass, 10:00–17:00

USD 105per adult

Ocean-view pools, a beach, zebras and elands and a play lawn across the harbour in Kigamboni, lunch included.

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Which tour fits your time?

Tour	Duration	Start	Price per person
Old Town Walking Tour	1.5 hours	Golden Tulip City Centre lobby	USD 15
Dar Food Tour	3 hours	Ask for today's start times	from USD 49
Tuk-Tuk & Sunset Tour	3 hours	Afternoon, ending at sunset	USD 59
City Sightseeing Tour	5 hours	Flexible	from USD 54

Prices per person in USD. Food and city tours get cheaper per person as your group grows; each tour's booking box shows your exact total.

Guest reviews

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Excerpts from GetYourGuide reviews of Horizon's Dar es Salaam tours, quoted as written.

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★★★★★

Oh my goodness. What an amazing experience. Started with a small walking tour that gave a brief glimps into the history of Dar es Salaam. And then into areas of diverse food culture. … Knowledgeable about history and culture. And genuinely kind people.

Meg · United States · Feb 2026
Dar es Salaam: Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers · GetYourGuide

★★★★★

I was the only person on the tour with Emmanuel, and he was a really great guide! I felt safe and well taken care of … I really enjoyed this one, and highly recommend it to others.

Babit · South Africa · Sep 2026
Dar es Salaam Walking Tour: Old Town, History & Hidden Gems · GetYourGuide

★★★★★

Emma was an amazing tour guide for our trip through Dar es Salaam today. He arrived at our hotel exactly on time. He was patient with our many questions.

Leigh · United States · Aug 2026
Dar es Salaam: Customisable Private City Tour with Guide · GetYourGuide

★★★★★

This tour is the best choice for understanding this city from the eyes of the people who live here and know the neighbourhoods by heart. … Excellent value for money!

Jimmy · Portugal · Oct 2025
Dar es Salaam: Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers · GetYourGuide

★★★★★

He was very knowledgeable and showed us street food, fish market, and monuments. We felt very secure. The tour was more than we expected, also taking a Tuk Tuk.

Karen · Australia · Aug 2026
Dar es Salaam Walking Tour: Old Town, History & Hidden Gems · GetYourGuide

★★★★★

We had a great time! The guides were great and the food was delicious. Just the perfect amount of stops and meals

GetYourGuide traveler · Australia · Jul 2026
Dar es Salaam: Private Food Tour - 10 Tastings with Locals · GetYourGuide

★★★★★

The mix between historical and food tour was great! The guides were very knowledgeable and welcoming. … The timing is well managed and there's plenty of food!

Siméon · Switzerland · Jul 2026
Dar es Salaam: Old Town Walking and Food Tour With Transfers · GetYourGuide

★★★★★

City tour was a great experience. Emma the guide and Twalib our driver were very good at explaining and driving us around. We highly recommend guide, driver, and tour.

Faustino · United States · Jun 2026
Dar es Salaam: Customisable Private City Tour with Guide · GetYourGuide

★★★★★

notre guide emmanuel a su nous faire découvrir la vie local de Der Es Salaam. marché international au poisson, coco beach... … je confirme il faut vraiment venir le ventre vide..

Jerome · France · Sep 2026
Dar es Salaam: City Tour in Tuk-Tuk with Street Food Tasting · GetYourGuide

Horizon Hospitality Group: 4.76/5 from 103 reviews on the GetYourGuide supplier page (checked 6 Oct 2026). Excerpts shortened where marked “…”.

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FAQ

Good to know.

Can I cancel?

Yes: free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour starts, with a full refund to the card or payment method you paid with. Details are in our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Which Dar es Salaam tour should I pick?

Short on time: the Old Town Walking Tour (1.5 hours). Hungry: the Dar Food Tour (3 hours, 10 tastings). Want the sunset: the Tuk-Tuk & Sunset Tour (3 hours, ends at Coco Beach). Want to see the most, your way: the City Sightseeing Tour (5 hours by car with pickup).

Can I visit Zanzibar as a day trip from Dar?

Yes. Our Zanzibar day trip collects you from your Dar es Salaam hotel at about 06:00 and drops you back around 19:30, with Prison Island, a spice-farm lunch and a Stone Town walk in between. It costs from USD 199 per person for 5 or more guests (private solo USD 330); the Zanzibar visitor insurance of USD 45 per person is paid on top.

How does the Mikumi day trip from Dar by SGR work?

You take the early SGR train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, drive into Mikumi National Park for morning and afternoon game drives with lunch, and ride the evening train back. Hotel pickup, train tickets, park fees, lunch and a safari guide are included, from USD 199 per person for 5 or more guests.

What do adults and children pay for the Aya Sophia Kigamboni day trip?

USD 105 per adult and USD 60 per child aged 5 to 12. The day pass (10:00 to 17:00) includes the pools, beach, wildlife area, a welcome drink and lunch with a soft drink; transfers are extra.

Where do the tours start?

The Old Town Walking Tour meets in the Golden Tulip City Centre lobby. The City Sightseeing Tour picks you up from your hotel, the airport or the port. For the Food Tour and the Tuk-Tuk & Sunset Tour we confirm the start time and meeting point when you book.

How much does my group pay?

Prices are per person in USD. Old Town Walk: USD 15. Tuk-Tuk & Sunset: USD 59. Food Tour: USD 72 solo, USD 49 per person from 2 guests. City Sightseeing: USD 99 solo, USD 69 per person for 2–3 guests, USD 59 for 4–5 and USD 54 for 6 or more. The booking box on each tour shows your total before you pay.

Can you handle dietary needs on the food tour?

Tell us about any dietary needs when you book and we will plan around them.

Who runs Dar Day Tours?

Dar Day Tours is a brand of Horizon Hospitality Group Limited, based at the Delta by Marriott Hotel in Masaki, Dar es Salaam. Our parent site, horizontz.com, covers international holidays, Tanzania trips and layover tours.

How do I book?

Use the booking box on each tour: choose your group size and date, tap Book now and pay securely by card (Stripe). We then contact you on WhatsApp to confirm your time and pickup. Questions first? WhatsApp +255 787 558 850 or email hello@horizontz.com; no payment needed to ask.