Tanzania · WALKING TOURS
The 15 best walking tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A 2-hour private walk through Stone Town’s UNESCO streets with a guide who explains landmarks, markets, and culture.
“Our guide, Imran, was articulate, passionate, and knowledgeable about Stone Town as he gave our group of 8 people a walking tour. He lives in the city and had great insight on both the long history of Stone Town as well as recent challenges to maintaining its architecture and livability.”
Private 3-hour Stone Town walk: UNESCO streets, spice market, slave-trade sites, landmark stops, and coffee breaks.
“Our tour guide Khameez met us at our hotel and brought us on our walking tour from there. He was very knowledgeable about Stone Town’s culture and history and was happy to answer all of our questions. Khameez was engaging and fun throughout our tour.”
Walk Zanzibar’s Stone Town with an English guide, visit Old Fort and the Slave Market, and browse Darajani Market, with optional hotel pickup.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly! We had a great ~2 hour tour through stone town”
3-hour night street-food walk in Stone Town: Darajani Market, sunset drinks, and a big Forodhani dinner with local guide.
“We had an excellent tour with Juma who was very friendly and also knowledgeable about Zanzibari food and also any other questions we had for him about the city. Definitely recommend this tour”
A guided, mostly-on-foot Arusha tour with museum history, Tanzanite insights, and curated markets, plus hotel pickup and key admissions.
“Thanks to my tour guide Israel, young, energetic and knowledgeable, who explained the history of Arusha in a clear voice, I had a chance to get to know the city up close and personal, and had a wonderful afternoon, 5 stars!”
Private Zanzibar Stone Town walk with Kassim, UNESCO sights, included entry at two stops, and flexible pacing for about 2 to 3 hours.
“My guide, Kassim is a professional and a superb storyteller. I am glad to know about the history of Tanzania and Zanzibar.”
Walk Stone Town with a certified guide, hitting House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury, markets, churches, and slave-trade sites for $20.
“guide was very helpful, telling us history of all locations and advising us on purchase of souvenirs.”
Private 2.5-hour walking tour of UNESCO Stone Town in Zanzibar, with stops at Anglican Cathedral, Darajani Market, and more for $33.
“Felt very safe as a solo female traveler doing afternoon/evening tour with fantastic guide Juma Amir. I had already seen some of the sites on the published tour route, and he was so helpful and flexible— taking me to other fascinating historicRead more”
Private Zanzibar spice plantation and Stone Town walk for $95, with slave trade sites, markets, and hands-on spice tastings.
“It was amazing, ask for Moo! He was so attentive and really made the day fun showing and explaining everything”
A 2-hour walking tour of Dar es Salaam’s center with Derick Lawrence, from St Joseph Cathedral to Kivukoni Fish Market, with custom stops.
“Derick was very informed about Dar es Salaam. He was also very accommodating as I missed my originally scheduled tour, and he kindly reached out to me to reschedule at his own volition. The icing on the cake, was getting the chance to complete the tour on his motor bike because I was the only one scheduled for the time slot. This tour is a great introduction to the history and culture of the city”
Private guided walk through UNESCO Stone Town with architecture, markets, spice stops, slave market site, and sunset options for $30.
“Abdallah (Cosmo) was a knowledgabke guide who tailored the Stone Town Tour to our interests. We visited all the sights. He gave us ample time to take pictures. Absolutely recommend!”
3-hour Jozani Forest walk in Zanzibar with a guide, red monkeys, other wildlife, and a mangrove boardwalk stop for nature lovers.
“Die Abholung verlief problemlos und pünktlich. Die Tour ging relativ schnell vorbei und man hätte sich doch an der ein oder anderen Stelle etwas mehr Erklärungen gewünscht bzw. einen längeren Aufenthalt in den jeweiligen Waldabschnitten.”
Walk Zanzibar’s ocean floor in a breathing helmet, no swimming needed. From Nungwi Beach, you get guided safety and optional photos.
“Best Experience Ever! For someone who is not the best swimmer I was a bit hesitant to do this excursion however it turned out to be the best experience ever. The staff were very friendly yet professional in explaining and giving a brief on everything prior to going under the water. Walking under the ocean felt like being in another world. I didn't need to swim or float, instead I just walked and enjoyed the different colorful fish swimming around me. Thank you for the experience Zanzibar Sea Walk, highly recommend.”
Zanzibar Stone Town walking tour with a licensed guide. Coral-stone alleys, Old Slave Market, Sultan’s Palace, and Darajani Market.
“Very informative. Very hot in February but worth it for a glimpse of Stone Town current life and to learn about its history. Jack our guide was very good.”
Private Stone Town walk in Zanzibar with smart stops from Old Fort to food markets, plus optional museum entries and $8 add-ons.
“Great walking tour with Nasir, he was very knowledgeable and provided lots of interesting information on the history of Stone Town.”
Every kind of day out between the crater rim and the reef.
