Free tour

Discover Central Arusha on a half day free walking tour

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Arusha

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Hans

Registered on 21 April 2023

Hey! My name is Hans. I'm a legal advocate working in Arusha that loves to meet new visitors and take them for tours of my city. I studied law in Dar es Salaam and was born in Morogoro region. Welcome!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Karibu! Welcome to my free walking tour of central Arusha.
Arusha is a very walkable city and pretty calm by Tanzanian standards, making it a great place to tour on foot.

This walking tour should take around 3-4 hours, depending on the pace of our walking. We will cover about 3 kilometers of distance, so comfortable shoes are recommended.

Meeting Point: Clock Tower:

1: National Natural History Museum* (5-minute walk)

Discover Tanzania's geology, flora, and fauna, including its world-famous wildlife.

2: Arusha Declaration Museum and Uhuru Monument* (10-15 minute walk)

Learn about Julius Nyerere and his importance in Tanzania's history, as well as the significance of the Uhuru Monument.

3: Arusha Central Market (5-10 minute walk)

Shop for fresh produce, spices, and other local goods. I grew up on my parent's farm, so I can teach you a bit about agriculture in Tanzania and what we grow locally.

4: Maasai Market (15-minute walk)

View local crafts and meet the local vendors. I will show you how to negotiate in Swahili!

After, I can help you catch a taxi to your hotel. Or, if you wish I would be happy to take extend the tour and take you to one of the following destinations:

Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation
Maji Moto Chemka Hot Springs
Meserani Snake Park
Maasai Community and Primary School
Meserani Cattle Market (held once a week)

I would love to be your guide around Arusha!

* These destinations are optional and have a nominal entry fee. This fee can vary but is approximately $6 usd per adult.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Clocktower Roundabout, Arusha, Tanzania

I will be standing next to the clock tower. I usually wear the shirt shown in my profile photo.

Outside visit

Clock Tower Post Office

Galanos, a wealthy Greek individual who arrived in Tanganyika during the early 1900s, was the architect behind the construction of the clock tower. Situated precisely between Cairo and Cape Town, the Arusha Clock Tower is commonly regarded as the central hub connecting the nations of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Outside visit

Arusha National Natural History Museum

Discover Tanzania's geology, flora, and fauna, including its world-famous wildlife.

Outside visit

Arusha Declaration Museum

Learn about Julius Nyerere and his importance in Tanzania's history, as well as the significance of the Uhuru Monument.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).