Tanzania City Tour
Planning a Tanzania city tour and wondering where to go? Tanzania is a country blessed with multi-tourism destinations allocated in different cities around the country hence making them the perfect place to go for holidaymakers, family vacations, and city tours, to mention but a few. The capital city of Tanzania is Dodoma city which is the busiest part of the country since many activities are being carried out by local people daily from there. One of the visited tourist destinations is Dar-es-salaam which is common for its Zoological gardens that offer you a chance to view different plant species or you can visit Dar-es-salaam Botanical Gardens. If you are interested in the country’s history, museums are also available for you to visit and learn more about Tanzania as a country. For those interested in the culture of Tanzania, you can visit different cultural sites for more experience and information.
Dar-el-salaam City Tour
Are you interested in embarking on a city tour in Tanzania? Dar-el-salaam is Tanzania’s largest city you should consider visiting since it has a lot of tourist destinations that you can visit. These include the following, the national museum where you will explore Tanzania’s history, culture, and natural heritage. You can also visit the Kivukoni fish market to sight different fish species in different sizes. In case you feel like testing some of these fish, you can buy some from the market where cooked fish is sold.
Mwenge Woodcarvers Market is also a place for you to visit and discover local artisans’ woodcarvings and crafts. This is the best place to go when in need of survivors to take back home from your Tanzania safari or Tanzania vacation. Uhuru Monument is the spot to go when you are interested in the political history of Tanzania since it commemorates Tanzania’s independence. Activities like visiting the nearby islands, taking a cooking class or spice tour, and exploring the city’s nightlife. You can tour using either a private car or minibus, you can opt to walk in case the distance is not far (for short distances), or a boat tour of the harbor.
Zanzibar City Tour
Zanzibar City also known as ‘’ Stone Town’’ happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Here’s a suggested itinerary for the Zanzibar City Tour. You can have either a half-day or full-day city tour around. The half-day tour takes about 4-5 hours, during this time you can choose to explore different places like the narrow alleys and historic architecture in the Stone Town. You can also choose to visit the slave market museum to learn more about the dark history of Zanzibar and see the remains of the slave trade. On the other hand, you can opt to visit the spice market to experience the aromas and flavors of Zanzibar’s spices and learn more about the history of the spice trade. You can also decide to visit the Freddie Mercury Museum.
For a full-day city tour, you can decide to visit Darajani Market and explore the bustling market and experience local commerce while learning more new words in Kiswahili since it is the most used here and see fresh produce like crafts, and textiles. You can visit the palace museum to see the former sultan’s palace, and learn more about Zanzibar’s history and culture. Grabbing lunch during your city tour can be done at any local restaurant and enjoy traditional Zanzibar cuisine and refreshments.
How much is a Zanzibar city tour in Tanzania?
The prison island is also a destination for you to go to during your Tanzania city tour, you can take a boat cruise or trip on the nearby island, and you can also visit and see the historic prison and giant tortoises. Here if interested you can go ahead and swim while feeding them having the best experience of the tour. The half-day Tanzania city tour costs about 50$-75$ per person and a full-day city tour costs about 100$- 150$ per person. You can opt to use foot during short distances, rent or private cars, or boat trips while going to Prison Island during your tour.
Arusha City Tour
Arusha is located in the northern part of Tanzania. This city is vibrant and a gateway to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Kilimanjaro national parks. Both full-day and half-day tours can be made in Arusha city, half-day tours take about 4-5 hours while full-day tours take about 8-9 hours. Some of the destinations you can visit during a half-day tour include Arusha National Park and Tanzania Coffee Research Institute. You can also visit the Arusha market and Uhuru Monument which commemorates Tanzania’s independence.
During a full-day tour, you can visit the National Natural History Museum, Ol Doinyyo Lengai the active volcano, Cultural Heritage Center. You can also grab your lunch in one of the local restaurants and have access to the local food. The half-day tour may cost about 50$-75$ per person, and a full-day city tour may cost around 100$-150$ per person. During the Arusha city tour, you can either use the foot on shorter distances or private cars or minibuses.
Mwanza City Tour
Mwanza is located on the shores of Lake Victoria and is a vibrant city found in northern Tanzania. Both half-day and full-day city tours can be done by tourists. The full-day tours take about 4-5 hours while the half-day city tours take about 8-9 hours per day. During your half-day tour, you can decide to visit the Sukuma Museum, Mwanza Harbor, and Rock paintings and discover the ancient rock art, Bismarck Rock.
For the full-day city tour, you can decide to visit you can visit local markets, have lunch at any local restaurant, Kageya Village to see Sukuma Village, and learn about local customs, farming, and fishing practices. During these full-day city tours, you can decide to either use private or rental cars, or minibuses or walk on foot for shorter distances. For a full-day city tour, it costs around 100$-150$ per person and for half-day city tours in Mwanza City, it costs about 50$-75$ per person.
For a better experience during your Tanzania city tour trip, vacation, or safari, you should consider wearing comfortable clothes and shoes, respecting the locals and their culture, and bargain at local markets. You should also always listen to and respect your city guide when he or she tells you what to do and what you should not do. Also, do not forget to bring sunscreen along since you are to be in an open place mostly.
