Arusha City Tour Markets Culture and Maasai Experiences
Description
Arusha, the vibrant gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit, offers an enriching city tour filled with culture, history, and local life. -A city tour can go beyond the touristy areas to show you local life. Walking through residential streets can give you an authentic glimpse of how people live, work, and commute.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Clock tower is a classic landmark in arusha and popular reference point for directions. This tower was built by galanos and represents a blend of history, daily city life, standing as quiet sentinel in the heart of arusha.
The tanzanite experience museum is the best place to learn about the unique and rare Tanzanite gemstone. This blue violet stone is only found in Tanzania. There you will learn about Tanzanite history, mining and transformation of Tanzanite. The museum also has a gift shop where you can purchase certified Tanzanite stone and jewelry.
This is a testament to our region colonial history, was constructed by the germans to assert their control over the area. Over the decades, it served as a regional goverment office before being converted into Arusha natural history museum.
This is a prominent monument in the city center. It was built to commemorate the arusha declaration, a political statement made by Tanzanian's first president.
Explore open market a sensory delight and a must visit for an authentic local experience. This large market is where locals do their shopping. Here you will find everything from fresh produce, spices, house hold items and souvenirs. It is perfect place to practice your bargaining skill and find unique items to take home.
Maasai market is the go to place for souvenirs. It is large open air market filled with hundreds of stalls run by maasai and other local artisans. There you will find a wide range of beautiful handcrafted items, including colorful beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings. You can purchase hand-carved wooden sculptures, traditional fabrics and leather goods. It is a great place to interact with locals and haggle for the best price.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up the traveler from the hotel at the scheduled time(Hotel near the city centre).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This experience includes the Maasai Market, but does not include Maasai dancing or village visits.
Reviews(8)
Had a wonderful tour around Arusha with Innocent. It started at the later time of 4pm so we didn’t have time to go inside the Natural History Museum but he brought me through the food market which I loved and I enjoyed a sugar cane juice afterwards! Such an engaging guide full of information and engaging conversations 😀
Hello Rachel! On behalf of the Maziwe Adventure team, thank you for this lovely review! Innocent was delighted to guide you, and we’re so happy you enjoyed the engaging conversations and the vibrant energy of the market. It’s small moments like enjoying a fresh juice together that make our tours special. We hope to welcome you back to Tanzania soon.
My husband and I were only scheduled to be in Arusha for one evening and wanted to make the most of it so signed up for this tour. Walking the city and checking out local markets and the Tanzanite Experienced with a knowledgeable local guide was the best.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Kim. It was a pleasure serving you. See you next time☺️.
Amazing tour! Mbwana is a trained and highly experienced guide and Nego is a master of the complicated city traffic of Arusha. Safe, informative and fun. All in aal a great tour
Asante sana for the kind words! Nego is definitely the best at navigating our busy streets, and I’m glad my stories about Arusha made your trip special. We truly enjoyed your company. Wishing you a safe journey ahead!
Our guide was the best we could have had on that day in Arusha. He was friendly, polite, and helped us a lot with everything we asked for. He was eager to explain the traditions and culture of Tanzania to us. He truly loves his job, and that really showed. Thank you, my friend — we had a wonderful time. Nikos & Margo
I am so touched by your kind words. Sharing the beauty of Tanzania is my passion, and I’m thrilled that it showed during our time together. Thank you for being so curious about our culture. It was an honor to be your guide in Arusha, and I wish you nothing but the best on your future travels!
This tour was an excellent introduction to Arusha. It perfectly blended history with modern life, covering the key sites like the markets and the museum. Our guide was engaging and easy to understand. We learned a lot and felt completely comfortable the entire time. If you have a few hours, definitely take this city tour. Thank you so much.
Thank you for choosing Maziwe Adventure, Anne. We value your support and are pleased to hear about your positive experience.☺️
It was a great way to explore the city's lively atmosphere, especially the markets. Our guide was engaging and knew all the best local spots. Highly recommend this fun, local experience!"
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Meck. It was a pleasure serving you, and we appreciate your support! Karibu sana☺️
Mbwana is fantastic at making you feel safe and welcome. If you are looking for the best way to explore Arusha and learn about the local culture, book with Mbwana. He is a true professional and made my day in Arusha perfect.
Thank you so much, Mardi☺️. See you next time.
We had a fantastic time on our city tour of Arusha with Mbwana. He is an excellent guide-very knowledgeable about the landmarks and the city's history. The tour was perfectly paced, making it a truly fun and relaxing day. We highly recommend booking a tour with Mbwana. Asante sana.
Thank you for choosing us, Meussa. We value your support and are pleased to hear about your positive experience."
