Stone Town Walking Tour With a local Guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Stone Town

  Discover the charm of Stone Town, Zanzibar’s historic heart, on a fascinating journey through its narrow streets, rich cultural heritage, and beautiful architecture. Explore historic landmarks, admire intricately carved Zanzibari doors, visit vibrant local markets, and learn about the fascinating history influenced by African, Arab, Indian, and European cultures. Experience the local way of life, uncover hidden gems, and enjoy an authentic introduction to Zanzibar’s unique history and traditions with a knowledgeable local guide.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  House of wonder

  House of wonders was built in Stone Town, Zanzibar by Sultan Baraghash bin said. It was largest and tallest building of Stone Town during in the 19th century. And occupies a prominent place facing the Forothani gardens, it is located between the old fort and the palace museum. This building used as ceremonial palace and reception hall.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Forodhani Gardens

  Here you will experience the visiting of the night food market in Zanzibar where tourists and local are coming to enjoy a simple dinner. But also forothani gardens were originally laid out in 1936 to commemorate the silver jubilee of Sultan Khalifa

  12 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

  The Portuguese influence located in a stone town that was built by Portuguese in 16th century and now is used for different Zanzibar festivals. As well as it is the first oldest building in Stone Town, also this building knows as the Arabic fort located in Stone Town the capital of Zanzibar.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Freddie Mercury Museum

  Freddie mercury was born in Zanzibar Town in 5 Sept 1946 and he be came British singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen and he died in 24 Nov 1991.

  12 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Zanzibar Island

  Jaws corner is the heart of town also is a meeting place for local people and tourists on the island getting coffee and joking each other.

  7 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Anglican Diocese of Zanzibar

  Slaves market museum, but before it used as market of Slaves and the slaves were from different countries, and it was closed as the market of Slaves around 1873 by Sultan baraghash, Then it was built a Anlican Church by Edward Steere, third Bishop of Zanzibar, and reigned 1874 to 1882. When he died of a heart attack in the building next door he was buried behind the altar.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  People's Palace Museum

  The palace was built by Seyyid Said bin Sultan in 1830's for members of the Sultan's family, it was the second palace that he built, the first one was Mtoni palace. The palace was bombarded during the Anglo- Zanzibar war in 1896. The building was reduced to half of its original seize. The building continued to be the Al Busaidy palace until the Revolution of Zanzibar in 1964 when Sultan Jemshid was overthrown. It was renamed the people's palace. It continued to be used as government offices. The building was officially opened as the palace Museum in 1994

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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