Arusha: Guided City Tour with Local Food with Dala Dala Ride

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ID: GYG1377652-2102569
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Country: Tanzania

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Explore Arusha like a local on a guided tour. Ride in a Dala Dala, savor traditional Tanzanian dishes, explore vibrant markets, local bus stands, and taste Swahili street food.
Start your day with a local coffee stop in Mangali, where you will enjoy fresh Tanzanian coffee while watching everyday city life around you.

Travel like local people do by hopping into a Dala Dala and taking a tuk-tuk ride through the busy streets of Arusha. Feel the movement, sounds, music, and energy of the city as you travel from place to place with your local guide.

At lunchtime, visit a local Mamalishe restaurant where local families and workers eat every day. Taste traditional Tanzanian dishes like ugali, pilau, ndizi nyama, mlenda, chips mayai, and mishkaki. Enjoy the simple, rich flavors while learning how food brings people together in Tanzania.

After lunch, explore the local side of Arusha town with your guide. Visit busy markets full of people, colors, sounds, and local life, including Soko Kuu food market, Samunge Market second-hand clothes market, Krokon Market local shopping area, and the busy Dala Dala stand where thousands of people move through the city every day. This is where you see the real heartbeat of Arusha.

As the evening begins, head into the famous Swahili food streets where local people gather after work to eat and socialize. Taste favorite evening snacks like uji wa shanga, kitumbua, kalumati, supu ya pweza, mishkaki, and fresh tropical fruits. Watch the food being prepared in front of you while enjoying the fun and energy of Arusha at night.

Highlights

  • Experience Arusha like a local with a guided tour of the city
  • Ride in a Dala Dala and tuk-tuk to explore the city like a local
  • Savor traditional Tanzanian dishes at a local restaurant
  • Explore vibrant markets and see the real heartbeat of Arusha
  • Taste Swahili street food and enjoy the energy of Arusha at night

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is not a private car tour.
You will be using public transport.
Be prepared for crowded public transport.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Bring cash for additional purchases.
INCLUDED
  • Local coffee
  • Public transport rides
  • Traditional Tanzanian lunch
  • Visit to local markets
  • Swahili street food snacks
  • Local guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Private transport
  • Alcoholic beverages

When should I book?

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.


Cancellations

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.