• Old Boma Museum - After passing the East African Community headquarters, the international conference building, and a large public hospital, you will find the National Natural History Museum. Known as the oldest building in the city, it was constructed by the Germans during the colonial era as a fort. Today, it serves as a government museum featuring three permanent and three temporary exhibitions:

  • Human Evolution Exhibition: This exhibition delves into the theory of evolution with replica fossils, tools, and the oldest footprints found in East Africa.
  • History of BOMA: A small exhibition detailing the city’s history from 1884 to 1919.
  • Ecology and Wildlife Photography Exhibition: While not recommended for those coming from a safari, it offers a nice explanation of Tanzania’s flora and fauna.
    Some temporary exhibitions include:
  • Botanical Garden: Showcasing spices, food, decorative plants, and medicinal plants from the region.
  • Live Animals: Featuring tortoises, turtles, white mice, and more.
  • Museum Art Center.

• The Tanzanite Experience - Tanzania is the only place in the world where tanzanite is mined, making this gemstone rarer than diamonds. It is believed to be 1,000 times rarer due to its exclusive location. Through a guided tour, visitors learn why tanzanite is not only rare and sought after, but also about the complexities of its mining, the skills involved in cutting and polishing, and the stories and myths surrounding the gemstone. The museum also features a shop where visitors can find valuable and affordable gems, ranging from $100 to $3,000 and beyond. Tanzanite, with its glamorous violet-blue hue, is exclusively found in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Its rarity adds to its value, making it a unique and sought-after addition to any jewelry collection.

• Arusha Clock Tower - Known as a popular meeting point in the city of Arusha, the clock tower was built by Galanos, a Greek millionaire who arrived in Tanganyika in the early 20th century. It is believed that the Arusha clock tower is located exactly between Cairo and Cape Town and is considered the central point of Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. After visiting the clock tower, continue walking to one of the oldest hotels and schools built during the colonial era.

• Maasai Market Curios and Crafts - A guide to the best attractions in Africa, the Maasai market is the perfect place to watch and shop for affordable, beautiful, and colorful souvenirs to take home. This open-air market offers a wide variety of products, including African pots and pans, various types of clothing like safari t-shirts, fabric clothes, and Tanzania jerseys, Maasai shoes and sandals, jewelry and necklaces, different bag sizes, Shuka/Maasai blankets, and artwork.

• Cultural Heritage Centre - Visit one of the largest art galleries in Africa, where you can explore a vast array of art from different parts of the country and across Africa. Additionally, you can visit the adjacent shop to purchase souvenirs if you are interested.

• Tanzanite museum tour
• English Local Guide
• Food Market tour & Maasai Market tour
• African Art Gallery and cultural heritage costs
• 2.5 to 6 hours guided city tour in Arusha
• Hotel pickup and drop-off near city center

• Foods
• Drinks
• Natural history museum (German BOMA) Fee ($6USD per adult)
• Accommodation
• Money for purchase souvenirs while on the tour (Bring cash please)
• Tips (Gratuities), Optional and depends on satisfaction of the travellers
• Additional tour after Arusha walking city tour

Discover the charming town of Arusha and uncover the breathtaking highlights of this renowned city. Accompany a local guide on a historical and cultural walking tour through the city’s vibrant heart.
With the expertise of our local guide, gain insights into the authentic life of Arusha’s residents by visiting local spots such as the food market and strolling near the bus station, among others.

• Delve into the rich history of the city’s tribes and people, exploring both the pre-history and colonial history of the city and country.
• Our guide will take you to various museums, including the Tanzanite Experience Museum, where you can learn, view a small collection, and perhaps purchase souvenirs. Additionally, visit the Natural History Museum, African Art Gallery, and Cultural Heritage Center, and explore the Maasai Market to deepen your understanding of the history, culture, customs, and traditions of Tanzanians, particularly those in Arusha.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.