Tanzania · SHOPPING TOURS
The good shopping trips go weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each one includes and how they differ.
Review of Stone Town’s $29 private walking tour, covering the Slave Market, Old Fort, spice market, history, and practical tips.
“Abdul was an amazing guide He is bright..full of life..and made the tour one of the most outstanding days of our trip. This is not to be missed and Abdul is a star!”
Shop Arusha’s central market, ride local transport, and cook Tanzanian dishes in a traditional kitchen for a hands-on four-hour experience.
“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”
Review of Zanzibar’s 8-hour Spice Farm, Prison Island, Stone Town, and Slave Market tour, with practical advice on price, timing, and value.
“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 with him somewhere with a beautiful view.Auto-translated”
Explore Stone Town’s slave-trade past, markets, palaces, and coastal sights on a private 3 to 4-hour tour for $30.
“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!”
Explore Arusha’s central market, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook traditional Tanzanian dishes with a local chef for $45.
“It’s a very nice day with the guides (Israel and Leroy) The guides were very attentive and interesting. We visit 2 markets and take the time with the peoples, and buy the food for cooking. The chef Neema was very nice too. She is very good chef and its funny to cook together. A beautiful moment with this people.”
Review of Arusha’s Tanzanite Experience tour, with museum, Shanga Foundation, Cultural Heritage Centre, shopping tips, price, and practical advice.
“I purchased this trip because I needed something to do on my last day, and I needed transportation to the airport. Since I had done no shopping, this company was very helpful in providing me with the opportunity for both! MPembo was a great driver and guide, and I highly recommend him and the company he works for!”
Explore Stone Town after sunset, from Darajani Market to Forodhani Gardens, with local food, history, hotel transfers, and a private guide.
“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.”
Review of Moshi’s private market tour and Tanzanian cooking class, with local guides, ugali, coconut milk, pricing, tips, and practical details.
“I wanted to experience Tanzanian culture and this was the perfect way to start off. Mama Shida's son William picked me up at my Hotel and gave me a private tour of the local market. We picked up local ingredients, talked with vendors, and I tried dried sardines and other frRead more”
Explore Stone Town’s alleys, markets, Slave Market, Freddie Mercury sites, and Swahili culture on a $19 guided walking tour.
“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!”
Review of Zanzibar’s private Stone Town walking tour, covering history, markets, landmarks, local culture, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Excellent service at a very competitive price. The prison island tour and airport transfers were excellent value, and all staff were very friendly”
Explore Stone Town’s slave trade history, Swahili culture, markets, palaces, forts, and Freddie Mercury sites on a 3-hour guided walk.
“our guide Nbwana was very knowledgeable about the history of Zanzibar and showed us parts of Stonetown we would never have found on our own. Great tour”
Spend a full day in Arusha visiting museums, Cultural Heritage, Shanga, and the Maasai Market with private transport and lunch.
“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”
Review of Moshi’s private forest walk, Mount Kilimanjaro views, coffee region visit, and Mbuyuni Market tour, with practical booking advice.
“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”
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