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Stone Town Tour takes you around the capital city of Zanzibar archipelago to experience the uniqueness of cosmopolitan "Swahili Culture" embodied with Arabian, Indian, European, and Portuguese influences. Also, it served as a significant trading hub for spices, ivory, and slaves during the 19th century.
Stone Town has become under UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 due to its unique blend of architectural styles which can be observed in its buildings, mosques, doors and palaces. The tour allows you to appreciate this distinctive aspect of Stone Town.
Also feature vibrant Markets and Bazaars such as Darajani Market, and Forodhani evening market which offers a sensory experience filled with vibrant colours, aromas of spices, and the sounds of bargaining. You can interact with the friendly locals, taste exotic fruits, sample Zanzibari street food, and purchase unique souvenirs. Also, Town is situated on the coast of Zanzibar, offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet at Forodhani Park, Place Infront of the House of Wonders. This Tour is best for those visiting Zanzibar for the first time. With my assistance as a professional guide knowing the narrow streets and attractions of the city. enthusiastic to narrate to you fascinating stories of Zanzibar.
Itinerary
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1
Here we shall trace the History of the slave trade here in Zanzibar and the entire East Africa, explore the Slave monuments, Slave Chamber and the site where slaves were sold out. let you all the artefacts found on the site with their historical significance. also, the mark of world-famous explorer Dr David Livingstone and other missionaries will be discovered.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2
Explore and tell you the history of the famous singer, songwriter, guitarist, and frontman of the rock band Queen Freddie Mercury.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Here we shall explore the open amphitheatre, accent Portuguese chapel and Busaid Arab fort and narrate all history behind it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Then to our breathtaking fruits, vegetables, fish, meats and spices market (Darajani Market) where you will get a chance to shop, test, photograph and look at fresh daily catch from the Indian Ocean and many fruits, spices and vegetable from local Zanzibaris horticulture producers.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Stone Town
Then we dispatch to the narrow street of Stone Town up to Zanzibar Coffee House where you will take a nap and enjoy the aromatic coffee of your choice.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The tour will proceed up to Sultan Palace where you will get a chance to capture the History of the Sultan dynasty of Zanzibar and explore the ambience inside the majestic Sultan Palace.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The Forodhani Garden is a famous evening resort where locals vend palatable sea foods, sugarcane juices, BBQ, Zanzibar pizza and a lot more.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
The French catholic cathedral (Notre Dom of Zanzibar) well-sculptured church inside the heart of Stone Town with a lot of stories to tell.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Old Dispensary
The First dispensary in Town which established by Sultan Business advisor Tharia Thopan
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
I will get a chance to explore the House of the world powerful and famous slave trader Tip Tip at Shangani Street,
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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