Stone Town City Tour - Extravacantza.com

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

No visit of Stone Town is complete without doing a guided city tour. The beautiful UNESCO world heritage city is home of many magnificent buildings and other sights, which reflect a period of over 1000 years of colonisation. Elements of Arab, Indian, African and European create a unique and fascinating townscape, which is still intact today. Our multilingual and experienced guides will show you the most prominent sights of Stone Town and some hidden treasures, while giving you detailed information to the history of these fascinating places.

What's included

All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water

What to expect

Anglican Zanzibar Diocese
25m · Admission ticket included

Upon its abolishment in 1873, slavery was a very lucrative business in Zanzibar, conducted by Arabs, Europeans and Indians. An estimated number of 17 million slaves was deported from Zanzibar, making it one of the main slave markets worldwide. Nowadays a museum is reminding everybody of this inhuman chapter of Zanzibarian history. You can see the chambers, where they were kept as prisoners, as well as the Anglican Church on the opposite site of the museum, which was built by English missionaries after the abolishment of the slave trade.
Old Dispensary
10m

Being one of the most finely decorated buildings of Stone Town, the Old Dispensary symbolises the multi-cultural architecture and heritage of the city.
The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
15m

Built between 1698 and 1701 by the Busaidi group of Omani Arabs, the Lld Fort is a large building with high, brown walls topped by castellated battlements. It was used by the Arabs to defend themselves against the Portuguese and against a rival Omani group. In recent years it has been partially renovated and it is now home to the Zanzibar Cultural Centre.
House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)
10m

The House of Wonders is surely one of the landmark buildings of Zanzibar. After the building was finished in 1883, itt was intended to be a ceremonial palace and official reception hall. It was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity, and also the first building in East Africa to have an elevator.
Darajani Bazaar
15m

One of the best ways to experience local life is to explore the local Darajani bazaar/market. There is a market for spices, fruits, fishes... you'll discover pop-up vendors selling all sorts of interesting things. This lively place never gets boring.
Forodhani Gardens
15m

The Forodhani Garden, located at the waterfront of Stone Town is a popular place for tourists and locals. You can sit at the beautiful Forodhani Park for an amazing view of the sea as well as a nice breeze to cool you down.
Stone Town
2h

Walking through the narrow streets is like wandering in a wonderland. The historical city, now a UNESCO world heritage site, is a maze with endless fantastical buildings and beautiful architecture.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Just wait in front of the Tembo House Hotel. Somebody in a blue Serenity Experience shirt will pick you up. Call or send a WhatsApp message to Francis Baritango Lucas (our Tour Manager) if you have any questions: +255 656 721 501

End point

Just wait in front of the Tembo House Hotel. Somebody in a blue Serenity Experience shirt will pick you up. Call or send a WhatsApp message to Francis Baritango Lucas (our Tour Manager) if you have any questions: +255 656 721 501

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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