Tanzania · SHOPPING TOURS
Good shopping tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Stone Town’s slave market, Old Fort, markets, and Swahili-Arab history with a local guide on this flexible 2 to 3-hour walk.
“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, choose local dishes, and cook with a chef in a traditional kitchen for a four-hour Tanzanian food experience.
“We were really excited since we booked this experience and the most amazing part is when we started with a food market tour, the smell was beautiful, everything was local and fresh from the 2 different sides of the central food market (Read more”
Explore Zanzibar’s spices, Prison Island, Stone Town, and the Old Slave Market in one private, guide-led day.
“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 history, markets, palaces, cathedrals, and coastal sights on a private 3 to 4 hour tour.
“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 Tanzanian dishes with a local chef in this five-hour food tour.
“Liroy was so nice and was telling a lot about the market and the town. The cooking class was really nice, good fresh food and we had a wonderful chat with Neema, Liroy and Israel! One thing; there was nothing to drink but Liroy was so nice to get us some water and a beer.”
Shop for certified Tanzanite in Arusha, visit Shanga Foundation and Cultural Heritage Centre, with hotel pickup and a private guide.
“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!”
Taste Zanzibar street food, explore Stone Town by foot, and watch sunset at Forodhani Gardens on a private evening tour with transfers.
“Very good tour. Showed us all around Stone town”
Visit a Moshi market, cook ugali and coconut dishes in a family home, and share a Tanzanian meal with local hosts Shida, Marissa, and William.
“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 for $19 with a local guide, Slave Market, Freddie Mercury, markets, street snacks, and key historic sights.
“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!”
Walk Stone Town with a private local guide, visiting the Old Fort, slave market, Freddie Mercury House, markets, and more.
“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, markets, palaces, doors, and landmarks on a three-hour guided walk for $29.
“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”
Review of a private 12-hour Arusha tour with the Cultural Heritage Centre, Shanga, Maasai Market, museum, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“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”
Explore Moshi, Rau Forest, Mount Kilimanjaro views, and Mbuyuni Market on a private full-day tour with a local guide.
“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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