1-Day Bagamoyo Historical Walking Tour

Uncover the timeless spirit of Bagamoyo on a journey through its layered past. Explore the Kaole Ruins, a 13th-century Swahili settlement where ancient mosques and weathered tombs stand beneath giant baobabs. Visit the Caravan Serai and Old Arab Fort, somber reminders of the slave trade that once shaped the region’s destiny. At the Catholic Mission Museum, trace stories of early missionaries and Dr. David Livingstone’s final voyage. Conclude with a stroll through Bagamoyo’s Old Stone Town, where coral-stone buildings and carved doors reflect centuries of Swahili, Arab, and European influence. Every corner of Bagamoyo whispers history, a town where Africa’s past and present meet by the sea.

Morning

Pick up from your location in Dar es Salaam and drive north along the scenic coastal route to Bagamoyo, passing through traditional villages and coconut plantations.

Begin your tour at the Kaole Ruins, a 13th-century Swahili trading town featuring ancient coral-stone mosques, tombs, and giant baobab trees, among the oldest Islamic sites in East Africa.

Afternoon

Visit the Caravan Serai Museum and Old Fort (Gereza) — significant landmarks of the East African slave and ivory trade. Learn about the trading caravans that ended their long journeys here before slaves and goods were shipped overseas.

Continue to the Catholic Mission and Museum, one of East Africa’s earliest missions. Discover fascinating relics, including the wooden cross and statue that depict how Dr. David Livingstone’s body was carried from central Africa to the coast.

Enjoy a delicious local lunch served in Bagamoyo

Evening

Take a relaxed walk through Bagamoyo Old Stone Town, exploring narrow streets and historic buildings that showcase a blend of Swahili, Arab, German, and Indian architecture.

Experience the timeless atmosphere of this coastal heritage town, where each corner tells a story of the past.

After your exploration, drive back to Dar es Salaam and drop off at your location.

Entrance fee

Lunch & Water

Guide

Transfer from Dar es salaam & Back

Accommodations

Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Things of personal use

Guide Tipping ($10 per day per person)