Zanzibar Stonetown City Tour – Historical & Cultural Walking Tour

Duration2h 30m

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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Stonetown is a UNCESCO world heritage site since 2000. It was the main center of the slave trading around the Indian ocean, you can see many important spots of the abominable past of this time. The city is full of historical importance in East Africa. Stonetowns architecture, reflects the various influences underlying the Swahili culture, giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements. Immerse yourself in all the wonderful smells, colors and spectacle that you can only find here through the mix of the different cultures. In our guided Tour we will see and explain all important places of the history, the House of Wonders, Forodhani Garden, Slave Trade Museum / Anglican Church, the Hindu Temple, Catholic Church, Darajani Market, Jaws Corner and much more. Loose yourself in the narrow streets, look at the carved doors which tell stories, venture into the rush of the market and feel the spirit of Zanzibar.

What's included

Pick up from Hotels located in Stonetown
licensed Tour Guide

Food and Drinks
Tips for the Guide
Transfer from other parts of the Island (the Tour is starting in Stonetown)
Entrance Fees

What to expect

Forodhani Gardens
10m

The Forodhani Garden is a small park of the historical city of Stonetown. The place is located along the main seawalk of Stonetown, just in front of the most famous buildings of the old city, the House of Wonders and the Old Fort. This place is very famous for locals and tourist to meet and chill, it becomes also very busy during the evening as a night food market.
House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)
Pass by

On our way we pass the famous House of wonders, unfortunately the building is under construction and we just can tell you the history outside of the building
Darajani Bazaar
15m

Zanzibar's main market is a hive of activity, with everything. Come and enjoy the smelling of the different spices, fruits and vegetables. See how local deal and bugging on the traditional fish and meat market.
Anglican Zanzibar Diocese
Pass by

We will pass the famous Slave Market/Anglican Cathredral in Stonetown, we will explain you the history about the slave trade in east africa
Pass by

Jaws Corner is THE hotspot in Stonetown, drink a fresh brewed coffee and watch the local people playing the typical Bao Game.
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
Pass by

Princess Salme was the daughter of the Sultan, who fled after fall in love with a german man.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will start our Tour at Forodhani Garden, infront of the Old Fort

End point

We will start our Tour at Forodhani Garden, infront of the Old Fort

Pickup details

The pick up in Stonetown is included, we can also pick you up from any other location on the island - for extra cost

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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