Dar es Salaam: Arab and Colonial History Walking Tour

By Cultural Tourism

Free cancellation available

Features

Explore Dar es Salaam’s oldest Arab and colonial buildings
Learn about the transformation from Sultan Majid’s vision to a colonial hub
Visit architectural gems found in the city
Discover Swahili-Arab craftsmanship & European influences in local architecture

Dates

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00

Price details

RM 606.94 x 1 AdultRM 606.94

Total

What’s Included
1: Professional local guide specializing in history and architecture
2: Guided walking tour through Arab and colonial heritage sites
3: Entry to selected historical buildings (where applicable)
4: Storytelling sessions on Dar es Salaam’s architectural evolution
5: Insights into Arab, German, and British architectural influences
6: Visit to all archtecture which were built during Arab, Germany, British and other key landmarks
7: Cultural and photographic stops along the route
8: Bottled water during the tour
9: Light refreshments (optional)
10: Safety briefing and orientation at the starting point

- Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years, People with altitude sickness

The site of Dar es Salaam was originally a small village named Mzizima (Kiswahili for healthy town) dating back to 8th century. Later, it became the site of plantations growing cassava, millet and maize. Dar es Salaam, an Arabic name meaning “haven of peace,” was formally founded by the Majid bin Sayyid, the Sultan of Zanzibar, in 1866. The city fell into decline after the death of the Sultan in 1870 but its fortunes were revived when the German East Africa Company established a trading station there in 1887. As the German colonial presence in east Africa grew, Dar es Salaam became the administrative and commercial center of the colony. In 1900 it became the eastern terminus of the Central Railway Line that ran into the interior of German East Africa.