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Arusha Free Tour: History, Culture & Hidden Gems
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Duration
4 hours
Meeting point
Outside Cafe Verde
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Blending history, commerce, and culture. We explore the city on foot following this specific route:
Our 7 Stops:
- Clock Tower: Our starting point at the city's symbolic heart.
- Tanzanite Museum: Learn about Tanzania's unique blue gem (viewing area is free).
- Natural History Museum: See the historic German Fort. (Optional entry fee: 6 USD).
- Arusha Declaration Monument: Discuss the history of independence and the Ujamaa philosophy.
- Central Market (Soko Kuu): Experience the pulse of local life, food, and produce.
- Maasai Market: Finish the main walking portion here; browse authentic arts and crafts.
- Cultural Heritage Centre: The final cultural stop. (Note: This requires a short, optional taxi/Bajaji ride from the market).
- Logistics: This is a tip-based tour—you join for free, and you pay a tip you feel is fair at the end.
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, water, sun protection, card for the optional 6 USD museum fee (Stop 3), and cash for optional transport to Stop 7.
Our 7 Stops:
- Clock Tower: Our starting point at the city's symbolic heart.
- Tanzanite Museum: Learn about Tanzania's unique blue gem (viewing area is free).
- Natural History Museum: See the historic German Fort. (Optional entry fee: 6 USD).
- Arusha Declaration Monument: Discuss the history of independence and the Ujamaa philosophy.
- Central Market (Soko Kuu): Experience the pulse of local life, food, and produce.
- Maasai Market: Finish the main walking portion here; browse authentic arts and crafts.
- Cultural Heritage Centre: The final cultural stop. (Note: This requires a short, optional taxi/Bajaji ride from the market).
- Logistics: This is a tip-based tour—you join for free, and you pay a tip you feel is fair at the end.
What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, water, sun protection, card for the optional 6 USD museum fee (Stop 3), and cash for optional transport to Stop 7.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
Extra cost is required
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- The Central Market of Arusha City
- Cultural Heritage Centre
- Arusha Clock Tower
- Maasai Market Curios and Crafts
- Arusha National Natural History Museum
- The Tanzanite Experience - Blue Plaza Museum.
- Arusha Declaration Monument
On arrival
Our meeting point Cafe Verde is just next to Clock Tower( the very known landmark in the city). You will meet your guide there holding a small Tanzania Flag and beautiful smile ready to welcome you. I will share my picture for a better recognition.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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