The 5 Best Street Food Tours in Tanzania

1.Stonetown: Food Markets and Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Our pick

Spend three evening hours with a local guide such as Zahran or Juma, starting at Darajani Market, stopping for a sunset drink, and ending at Forodhani Gardens. Your included food tasting covers Zanzibar pizza, urojo, shawarma, spice tea or coffee, and sugarcane juice, with hotel pickup available.

“The tour was a good amount of time to walk around the market , and see the sunset as well ! Juma was a very good guide, explained the food and some history , he was great!”

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2.Authentic Street Food Tours in Stone Town, Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $40Top rated

Join Lodi for a 2.5-hour walk through Stone Town, stopping at at least six local food vendors for dishes such as sambuusa, chapati, uji, tende shake, Carlisi, and Zanzibar pizza. The small group, capped at eight, visits different foods by morning or evening.

“Had a fantastic time with Lodi walking the streets of Stone Town. The man knows EVERYONE. It felt like we were walking with family and friends, eating at authentic local spots away from the touristy areas. My fave dish was the pizza and many of the dishes we sampled were a good introduction to local cuisine.”

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3.Arusha: Traditional Tanzania Cooking Class & Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $42

Start with hotel pickup and a guided walk through Arusha’s central food market, then choose two local dishes to prepare in Sanawari with a local chef. Guides such as Israel, James, Jack, and Magret explain the food, customs, and daily cooking methods.

“From the moment we were picked up from our hotel, the experience was seamless and welcoming. The transfer was punctual and comfortable, setting the tone for an unforgettable day. Our guide Jack was warm, knowledgeable, and madRead more”

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4.Organic Coffee Tour and Local Food Experience in Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $45

At a family farm in Ambureni village near Mt. Meru, you’ll pick coffee berries, roast and brew your own cup, then share clay-pot dishes and handmade snacks with local mamas. The three-hour private visit begins at 13:00, with guide Cosmas named in guest feedback.

“The tour is operated by a local small family and held at their property with a small garden of coffee trees and bananas. You can experience the whole process of coffee making, from picking cooffee berries to roasting beans, after which you can enjoy coffee you mRead more”

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5.Arusha: Traditional Tanzania Cooking class& Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $45

Meet guides such as Liroy and Israel, visit Arusha’s Central Market, shop for fresh ingredients, then cook plantain, chapati, ugali, vegetables, and optional meat with chef Neema. The five-hour outing includes hotel pickup, a shared meal, and recipes to use at home.

“Opgehaald bij de logde door een mega lieve vrouw. Vervolgens met het lokale vervoer (tuktuk) samen naar de markt gegaan om boodschappen te doen. Daarna naar haar huis en daar gekookt. Een mega leuke ervaring, mede door de lieve mama.”

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