Tanzania · HISTORICAL TOURS
14 reviewed
The 14 history tours in this list survive a close look at price, length and what you actually get for the money. Start at the top and work down until one of them matches your dates.
Walk through Stone Town’s alleys with a local guide, see major landmarks, markets, and the slavery sites, with optional hotel pickup.
“The visit was very nice and the guide gave me lots of details and was able to answer all my questions. Highly recommend !”
Walk Arusha with a local guide for $26, visiting Old Boma Museum, the Tanzanite Experience, markets, art, and key landmarks with pickup.
“This was an excellent tour. Israel was very informative and extremely helpful. We are so pleased we went and he guided us.. We gained lots of info.”
Walk Stone Town with a certified guide, see the House of Wonders, Old Fort, Freddie Mercury’s home, markets, churches, and the slave trade story for $20.
“The kindness of the guide was great - he had lent me even his own 5 dollar for an entrance ticket before I managed to change the money!”
Walk Stone Town with a private local guide to uncover UNESCO history, spice markets, slave-raid reminders, and optional Freddie Mercury stops.
“We were met promptly by Abdalla for our Stonetown tour. He graciously guided us through the town including beaches markets etc. Very good English and lots of pertinent facts. Would recommend doing this for a quick overview of Stonetown. He also arranged sunset Dow tour which was excellent as well. Thx!”
Private Stone Town tour in Zanzibar with a certified guide. 2-3 hours, flexible pace, Stone Town walk plus quick museum and Old Fort stops.
“Hamadi was THE best tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the area, and answered all the questions we had. He was patient and super accommodating. He went above and beyond with my husband and I on our tour and even gave some amazing recommendations for restaurants in the area.”
Walk Arusha with a local guide, from a German fortress museum to Tanzanite displays, Maasai Market, and African art.
“Excellent guide and he is a good take care of us in the whole tour of Arusha, he told us so much that we didn't know about tanzania and Arusha, very friendly and charming person. I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to experience Arusha.”
Walk Zanzibar’s Stone Town UNESCO lanes with a guide, from Old Fort and street food at Forodhani to the Freddie Mercury Museum, $25.
“Booked a walking tour of Stone Town with Ahmed and we both really enjoyed the tour. He paced it according to our interests and gave us a lot of information on the rich history, culture and the current struggles Zanzibarians are facing. We Read more”
Private 7-hour Dar es Salaam architecture and history tour with cathedral stops, museums, markets, lunch, and Tingatinga art.
“Bernard is passionate about his city Dar es Salaam. He told us about its history, old and modern, architecture, religion, society, art and music. To have lunch in Akemi, a revolving restaurant with magnificent views, was a plus. We were taken aRead more”
Stone Town meets spice farms in one half-day, with guided history stops, Old Slave Market context, then tasting spices and a local lunch.
“Excellent experience! Ali was very flexible and customized our experience. Our guide was so very knowledgeable. A must do especially at this price! Also Ali took us to our hotel in Paje and picked us up. (Extra but was also a great price!)”
Private Stone Town walk with a local guide, Freddy Mercury House photos, Old Slave Market history, Tippu Tip’s House, baths, and market-door stops.
“The entire experience and in particular the Fort, Slave Area and the Market. Especially the amount of knowledge given to us by our guide Hassan. He gave us a fantastic insight to the area and also about himself and family life. Great communication skills and such a wonderful and memorable experience.”
Private Stone Town history tour plus Tangawizi spice farm. House of Wonders, Old Fort, Freddie Mercury, and spice tastes in 6 to 7 hours.
“The spice tour was interesting and thorough, if a bit different to how we anticipated. It was very authentic and guides at spice farm were very friendly and welcoming. Our driver picked us up exactly as arranged, he was very pleasant and the cRead more”
Stone Town historical walk in Zanzibar with Ally Jape. See Old Slave Market, Anglican Cathedral, House of Wonders and Freddie Mercury House.
“Excellent! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a comprehensive and educational overview of the sights in stone town. We were with a 10 year old child, and it was not an issue walking around or getting bored. Our guide took hRead more”
Stone Town with a guide in about 2 hours, from Freddie Mercury links to slave-trade sites, House of Wonders, and Old Fort.
“The stone town with Buddy was so fun and interesting he told us a lot of facts and interesting stories about Zanzibar! We loved the trip and our guide it was best time ever.”
A 3-hour Stonetown walking tour with fish auctions, House of Wonder sights, and traditional lunch for $60.
“Very interesting tour around Stonetown. We saw the outside of the miracle house and the fort. Also the slave market. Fish, meat, chicken and spice markets.”
