Arusha walking city tour (Best Highlights)

Discover and experience the city of Arusha with your knowledgeable guide who will take to the main part of the city that you will experience like a local and not like a tourist.
Discover the vibrant heart of Arusha on our immersive Arusha Walking City Tour, a perfect blend of culture, history, and local life. Your journey begins at the Natural History Museum, housed in a colonial-era German fortress, where you’ll explore fascinating exhibits on human evolution, local wildlife, and the region’s rich past. From there, stroll through the city’s governmental district, passing key landmarks such as the East African Community Headquarters, Mount Meru Hospital, and the iconic Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC) — a hub of diplomacy and regional cooperation. As the walk continues, we guide you to the captivating Tanzanite Experience Museum, where you’ll learn about the history and mystery of Tanzania’s rarest gemstone and make shopping if you will like to buy this stone. You’ll pass by the famous Arusha Clock Tower, the symbolic midpoint between Cairo and Cape Town, before diving into the bustling Maasai Market, a lively showcase of traditional crafts, jewelry, and textiles. We then visit the Central Food Market, where the colors and aromas of local produce, spices, and street food bring you even closer to Arusha’s daily rhythm. Finally, the tour winds down with a visit to the African Art Gallery and Cultural Heritage Centre, home to one of the most extensive collections of African art on the continent. Along the way, enjoy an authentic walk through local streets, engaging with friendly locals and capturing the essence of Arusha’s charm. Join us for this unforgettable walking experience and see Arusha through the eyes of its people — vibrant, welcoming, and full of stories.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.