Stone Town Historical Walking Tour

4.9
(179 reviews)

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Stone town ( Old Town ) also known as Mji Mkongwe in a swahili language. Is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main and capital city of Zanzibar. That contains a huge history since the original Local people of Zanzibar, Persians, Portuguese then Sultanate of Oman. The newer portion of the city is known as Ng'ambo, Swahili for 'the other side'.

Here you get full information about the History of Zanzibar, the slave trade in East Africa, and Old Stone Town.

Also, you can see historical attractions and heritages that are available in a stone town like the House of Wonders, Old Fort, Freddy Mercury Museum , Forodhani Garden, Jaws Corner, Darajani Market, Anglican and Catholic church, and former slave market site.

If that is not enough, you will experience the Arabic architectures, Indian architectures and local architectures without forgetting Arabic doors/windows, Indian doors/windows and Zanzibar local doors.

What's Included

Admission fees in a Darajan Bazaar, Old fort and Old Custom House.
A professional & certified tour guide
Free pick up from any hotel located in a stone town area (But please send us a message in advance).
Admission fees in a Forodhani garden.
Personal spendings and souvenirs
Entrance fees of a Former slave market that’s USD 5 per person.
Tip for a guide at the end of the service.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you come at the Forodhani garden, you will see the big and tall building is under construction, at the in front of that building you will see one big cannon. That is a tour meeting point (House of wonders).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
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    Stone Town

    Itinerary. This is typically itinerary. Here you we get full information about History of Zanzibar, slave trade in East Africa and Old Stone Town. Also you can see historical attractions and heritages that are available in stone town like House of Wonders, Old Fort, Freddy Mercury House, Forodhani Garden, Jaws Corner, Darajani Market, Anglican and Catholic church and former slave market sites

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Alfa Tours & Safaris

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