Arusha Highlights: Cultural and Historical Journey

Discover Arusha’s hidden gems on a private walking tour. Explore historical sites, vibrant markets, and cultural landmarks with an expert local guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Boma Museum - After passing the East African Community headquarters, the international conference building, and a large public hospital, you will find the National Natural History Museum. Known as the oldest building in the city, it was constructed by the Germans during the colonial era as a fort. Today, it serves as a government museum…
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Foods
  • Drinks
  • Natural history museum (German BOMA) Fee ($6USD per adult)
  • Accommodation
  • Money for purchase souvenirs while on the tour (Bring cash please)
  • Tips (Gratuities), Optional and depends on satisfaction of the travellers
  • Additional tour after Arusha walking city tour
Additional Information

Explore the town of Arusha and discover the stunning highlights of this iconic city. Join your local guide as he leads you on a historical and cultural journey through the heart of the city on foot. With our experienced guide, you will gain in-depth knowledge about the city’s attractions. The purpose of this tour is to showcase unique places and the…

Location
Old Boma Museum
Boma Road,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Miriam_m
Jun 8, 2025
You will be glad you did this tour! - This is a great tour to get to know the main points of interest in Arusha. Our guide Israel is very knowledgeable, professional and a sweet person! We learned a lot from him and truly enjoyed the tour.
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778natashat
Jun 7, 2025
Great day tour! - Great day in Arusha! Israel was an amazing guide accompanied by Leloy. Full of information, so helpful, perfect pace and interesting sites. Great way to hit the highlights!
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Geraldmc3922dr
Jun 7, 2025
A Walking tour to remember! - I'm still pinching myself after the incredible walking tour of Arusha with Israel as our guide! He showed us the real Arusha, beyond the typical tourist spots. From the fascinating Natural History Museum to the vibrant Masai Market, every stop was a discovery. The Tanzanite Experience Museum was mind-blowing, and the Art Gallery showcased some amazing local talent. Israel's knowledge and passion for the city made every step of the tour enjoyable. We even got to sample some delicious local food at the Arusha Central Food Market. If you want to experience the authentic Arusha, this tour is a must!
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Pauline5503
Jun 6, 2025
Awesome tour - Israel was the perfect guide. He was very knowledgeable about the places we went to and the community in general. He answered all our questions and explained about Tanzanian culture and people. Would definitely recommend his tour.
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654marcie
Jun 5, 2025
Experience that you won't get as a tourist except here with Israel. - We enter the city of Arusha with Israel as our guide, Israel knows much about his career and how to treat tourists just to experience the true life of Tanzania and Arusha. He told us a lot and we can't mention everything here, but he is honest and very knowledgeable, He loves to hear you just ask many questions and answer you well. We did a lot of walking city tours in different places we have been, but the tour with Israel we don't hesitate to recommend for anyone!
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Juliusmt5799kd
Jun 3, 2025
Arusha Walking City Tour with 10 out of 10 experience! - We had a great walk in the city of Arusha with our incredible guides, they not only told us about Arusha but also became our best friend, we really felt home and safe with them. I really enjoyed the tour of Arusha, This tour contains walking and a short drive to the cultural heritage and African art gallery. It's about experiencing the true heart of Arusha with locals. You can be regret to decide for booking this tour. We also did different some others tour with them.
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9079ap
Jun 1, 2025
Best choice of half Day in Arusha - We had a good experience with our guide Israel who took us to the city of Arusha. With him we were able to find some different parts of the city, with his knowledge and good experience, we learned so much about Tanzania and Arusha in a short time, than we expected. Israel loves his job and also his county. He is always a good friend and able to make us feel we are at home and feel like a local even in the local street. We recommend this tour with Israel for anyone visiting Arusha!
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098756mb
May 29, 2025
A Perfectly Planned Walking Tour of Arusha - This guided walking tour of Arusha was such a well-organized and enriching experience. Everything flowed smoothly from start to finish, and the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, making the city come alive with stories and local insights. My favorite parts were visiting the bustling food market—full of colors, aromas, and energy—and exploring the Cultural Heritage Centre and African Art Gallery, which showcased breathtaking pieces and deep cultural history. It was the perfect blend of local life, art, and history in just a few hours. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to truly connect with the spirit of Arusha!
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48790s
May 29, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arusha like a local - Top rated city walking tour! - Our guided walking tour of Arusha with Israel was an absolutely unforgettable experience that truly enriched our time in Tanzania. From the moment we met him, Israel made us feel not just like tourists, but like family. His warm personality, deep knowledge of Arusha and Tanzania’s history and culture, and genuine care for our experience made this tour one of the highlights of our trip. Israel has an amazing ability to share stories and facts in a way that is both engaging and easy to connect with. He answered every question we had — and we had many! — with patience and detail, showing his passion for his country and his skill as a professional guide. He took us through local markets, historical sites, and hidden corners of the city we never would have found on our own, all while making sure we felt safe, comfortable, and welcome. What stood out most was the personal connection he created with us. It didn’t feel like just a tour — it felt like walking through the city with a good friend who truly cared about us having the best experience. Israel is not only a guide; he is a wonderful ambassador of Arusha’s spirit and Tanzanian hospitality. We highly recommend booking this walking city tour with Israel to anyone visiting Arusha. If you want a real, meaningful, and memorable experience, this is the way to do it. Thank you, Israel, for a truly special day!
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547wallis
May 28, 2025
Informative walking city tour - Our guide Martin provided a fantastic tour of Arusha, explaining to us a lot of historical and cultural information about the Arusha and deeply Tanzania. It was a good introduction for us that helped us map out the rest of our time in Arusha. His English is flawless and he has really great delivery. The tour has many options we pass in some museums and also we are looking for Tanzanite for many years to have the real one in Tanzania, our guide took us to the museum and small shop where we got a chance to have it. The tour has the option of resting also, we pass in the lovely food market that we enjoyed the most there, We strongly recommend this tour for anyone for safety, true experience and much to learn.
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From $26
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).