Top Dar es Salaam Half-day Tours

Learn about Dar es Salaam past and present with this guided tour of the Tanzanian capital. You'll get the chance to explore the treasures at the National Museum, learn about a uniquely Tanzanian style of painting at the Tingatinga Arts Cooperative Society, and learn about the country's tribal diversity at the Village Museum, all with your own private driver-guide to take care of the transportation.

Enjoy an air conditioned vehicle private transfer from the Airport to your hotel or resort in Dar es Salam. On arrival you will be met by the driver who will escort you to the waiting vehicle vehicle and and transfer you to the hotel. Arrival transfer from the airport to your hotel will include a meet and greet service and this transfer service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will all your travel requirements.

This trip is professionally designed to give all our clients an unforgettable Experience of Dar es Salaam City. The tour will start with a visit to the National Museum and House of Culture where you will get to see exhibits about the history and natural environment of Tanzania and our trip will end in the Mwenge Woodcarvers Market which is the perfect place to buy or access cultural material from Tanzanian artists. We are the premier provider of an African Experience, saying so if you want to visit the City or when you are in Dar es Salaam, this tour is an option that will amaze your stay in Tanzania as well as provide you with a great life's memory.

You will experience the real life of locals and their difference compare to middle income peoples and higher income earners.

Changuu Island has served several roles over the centuries. One was a medical quarantine outpost. Nowadays it is a tourist attraction and wildlife sanctuary. The buildings are quite picturesque in their classical construction and vivid colors and are a must-see while on the island. One of the best-known features of Changuu Island is its tortoise sanctuary.

Great for travelers en route to safaris in the north or south, as well as business travelers with a few hours’ leisure time, this half-day tour hits the highlights of Dar es Salaam. Once a humble fishing village, it’s now a bustling economic and cultural center. Visit the National Museum, Kivukoni Fish Market, the Village Museum, and more.

Get an in-depth look at Tanzania’s capital city on this guided tour. Depart from your Dar es Salaam hotel or port with a driver and make your way into the city. In the company of your guide, learn about the city’s history and rapid growth. Taste coconut water and street refreshments as you explore the streets of Dar es Salaam.

Zanzibar is famous for its exotic spices—the island grows cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and pepper, among others. On this tour, discover the island’s spice-growing history and heritage as you visit a local spice plantation, and learn how all the different spices are grown and harvested. Get hands-on as you touch, smell, and taste the various spices, and tuck into tasty tropical fruits.

A tour of Dar es Salaam will take you to the National Museum, Village Museum, Mwenge Carvings Market, Tingatinga art Gallery, Slipway Shopping Centre, The Fish Market, City Centre, Historical Building and many other Sites. The name Dar es Salaam means "the house of peace" formerly Mzizima. It is an enticing mix of sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment, the largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating blend of its rich historical past and its sophisticated contemporary present. The name was given by Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar when he decided to use the harbor city as a port and trade center in between 1858 and 1862. Since then the town has flourished and is now the commercial hub of the country with high population, important economic center and one of the fastest-growing cities in Tanzania & most prominent city in arts, fashion, media, music, film, television and a leading financial center it is also the largest and most populous Swahili-speaking city in the world.

Dar-es-Salaam City Tour Half Day Excursion explores Dar-es-Salaam – located on the Indian Ocean coast, Tanzania's largest city and logistics hub. It is affectionately known as 'Dar' but it is not the capital of the country - that title belongs to Dodoma. Dar-es-Salaam is primarily a port city in southern Tanzania, located on a huge natural harbor. "Dar-es-Salaam" means "haven of peace", but you'll find with almost 3 million people calling the city home, it's not exactly tranquil. Visitors to Dar-es-Salaam are usually en route to Tanzania's fantastic southern national parks including the Selous and Ruaha, or catching a ferry to the exotic Zanzibar archipelago.

To get to Zanzibar from Daressalam by ferry, it’s best to purchase your ferry tickets ahead of time, especially in the peak travel season. Plan your Zanzibar vacation with ease and comfort we help you save your time, and hassle free travel. After Booking your ferry ticket, please send your passport copies in order to issue the tickets. Once done, our representative will get in touch with you for the convenient pick up time from your accommodation or airport in Daressalam. On the day of your travel, our driver will pick you up with your VIP ferry tickets in hand and drop you at the ferry terminal where you'll board the luxurious ferry in comfort and style. Upon arrival at zanzibar terminal, our driver will be waiting for you at Arrivals with your name on the paging board, and you'll be drop off at your hotel or resort in Zanzibar. Daily departures from Dar-es-Salaam to Zanzibar (0700HRS / 0930HRS / 1230HRS / 1545HRS)