TANZANIA
The trips worth your time.
The 13 most popular shopping tours in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
A guided walking tour through Stone Town’s UNESCO streets, including the Slave Market, Old Fort, spice stops, and Freddie Mercury’s house.
“Abdul was very friendly with excellent knowledge of the city! He was patient and willing to answer all our questions. We truly enjoyed the tour!”
Shop Arusha’s central food market, choose two dishes, then cook in a real local kitchen in Sanawari with lunch or dinner included.
“From start to finish, this experience was beyond exceptional. Our guide and chef was not only incredibly friendly and welcoming, but also deeply knowledgeable about Tanzanian culture and cuisine. What made this class so special was thaRead more”
Zanzibar spice farm, Prison Island tortoises, Stone Town streets, and the Slave Market Museum in one guided day with pickup.
“The Guide (Hassan) was a super nice man who knew exactly what he was talking about. he told a nice story about the history of Zanzibar and could explain all the questions from us in detail. He spoke good English so it was all good to follow. we also got to drink and have lunch…”
Private Stone Town tour from Forodhani, covering slave-trade sites, markets, cathedrals, and key landmarks with Maulid Omar.
“A fantastic tour! We learned so much with Maulid about the history of Stone Town and Zanzibar. We went to some key sites, as well as some off the tourist path which was great. I especially enjoyed being guided through the local markets and through the winding maze of streets in town. Highly recommend!”
Shop Arusha’s central food market, cook traditional Tanzanian dishes with chef Neema, then eat what you make on a 5-hour class.
“Liroy was so nice and was telling a lot about the market and the town. The cooking class was really nice, good fresh food and we had a wonderful chat with Neema, Liroy and Israel! One thing; there was nothing to drink but Liroy was so nice to get us some water and a beer.”
Arusha tanzanite shopping tour: museum history, Shanga Foundation crafts, and Cultural Heritage Centre shopping with hotel pickup for $35.
“Alfred was a great driver and guide. The tour made it easy to get around Arusha and do some souvenir shopping with confidence.”
Walk Stone Town at sunset, taste street food at Darajani and Forodhani Gardens, plus Old Fort stops and hotel transfers.
“Ali, the tour guide, was very informative and knowledgeable about the culture and history. He made us feel comfortable. However, the pick up was almost after an hour from the schedule time.”
Private market-to-kitchen experience in Moshi: meet the family, make coconut milk and ugali on a wood fire, then eat outside with drinks.
“This experience was a perfect way to wrap up our Tanzania trip! William (a local Tanzanian and Marissa’s husband) picked us up and took us through the market where he showed us local ingredients and let us try fruits and other items. He then took us to his mother’s house Read more”
Stone Town heritage walk from Forodhani Gardens to the former Slave Market, with Freddie Mercury stops, snacks, and markets for $19.
“Haji was amazing! We learnt a lot about the city and it‘s culture. He gave us a lot of local insights. We had a great time!”
Private Stone Town walking tour with a local guide covering key sights, markets, and shopping, with water and admission fees included.
“Excellent service at a very competitive price. The prison island tour and airport transfers were excellent value, and all staff were very friendly”
A 3-hour Stone Town walk with a ticket to the old East Africa slave market, plus Zanzibar doors, markets, forts, and key landmarks.
“Die Tour ging insgesamt 1 Stunde, meine Fragen konnten nur teilweise beantwortet werden und den Eintritt vom Sklavenmarkt (5 Dollar) musste ich auch noch einmal bezahlen.”
Private Moshi day tour with Mt Kilimanjaro views, Rau Forest springs walk, Mbuyuni market produce, and a local coffee guide.
“I had a great time with my fantastic guide Frazier! I booked way too late on the Viator site as my plans had changed and I needed something to do. I was pleasantly surprised as Frazier and his driver picked me up with little notice. We became fRead more”
24 hours in Arusha with a private guide: Cultural Heritage Centre, Shanga workshops, Maasai Market, and the Arusha museum.
“This very special day began with an on time pick-up and Departure. Our guide was Daniel who was professional, courteous, personable and very knowledgeable about Arusha and Tanzania. He served as our guide at a couple of our stRead more”
