Free Tour of the City of Arusha
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Explore Arusha with a city tour. In a lovely mix of fun and culture, this tour takes you to the city’s most beautiful and interesting spots. Accompanied by a guide, you visit a local market, a school, a church, and a coffee plantation. Join us now.
Arusha is a small town nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru with commanding views of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Although Dar es Salaam is larger, Arusha tends to be visited more by tourists as it is the gateway to the northern safari circuit to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Arusha National Park. The closest park to this City is Arusha National Park. It is likely to be the start of your adventure to the famous parks of northern Tanzania.
Take your time to discover the beauty of Arusha city from the Clock tower (halfway between Cairo, Egypt to Johannesburg, South Africa) and take a walk to Maasai Market, proceed to Arusha Declaration monument and museum, central market to learn different African spices, vegetable, and fruits, visit Arusha City bus terminal, then later drive to Cultural Heritage Centre for shopping and visit Snake park and Maasai boma at the same place (option to visit snake park) after enjoying different kinds of snake, birds, crocodiles, tortoise, etc. Drive back to your hotel.
Tour Inclusions: -Walking and driving. -Shopping time. -Is it possible to customize the tour
Tour Exclusions: -Lunch or dinner in town.
Meeting point
Arusha National Park
Before you go
- Length
- About 10h
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 09:00, 11:05 (Arusha time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 14 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 10h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Arusha National Park. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 09:00 and 11:05. Times are local to Arusha.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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