Zanzibar Stone Town: Historical Walking Tour With a Local Guide

From $15 • 3 hours • Zanziphoria | Zanzibar Tours • Mjini, Stone Town, Tanzania • Meet on location • Free until 1 day before

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Why we love it?

The Zanzibar Stone Town Historical Walking Tour offers a three-hour guided exploration of one of Africa's most culturally rich areas. Participants will navigate the narrow streets of Stone Town, discovering ancient houses and unique architecture that reflect the island's diverse history. Highlights include a visit to the Old Arab Fort and a leisurely stroll through Forodhani Garden, where local life thrives. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking an authentic experience, providing opportunities to shop for spices and souvenirs while immersing in the vibrant atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Inclusions

Guided tour of Stone Town
Exploration of ancient houses and architecture
Visit to the Old Arab Fort
Stroll through Forodhani Garden
Opportunity to shop at Spices Shops and Souvenirs

Exclusions

Meals and drinks
Tips ( optional )

Itinerary

Step 1

This 3 hours guided walking tour shall take you to one of the seven world heritage sites in Tanzania. It is the only one on the islands of Zanzibar. It was declared an official World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2000 for it’s unique architecture, history & culture. You will pleasantly and continuously be stunned with beauty of the city which is decorated by the peoples smiles & friendliness. As you explore all the narrow alleys and streets which leads to the local souvenir bazaar you will have ample time to shop around. The tour will also visit the former slave market, house of wonders, the old fort and even pass by where Freddie Mercury was born. This surely is a tour not to miss.

Step 2

The customers will have a wonderful
Time to see the the Museum of Freddie Mercury was a British singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen.

Step 3

The Customer will have a good moment to See The Slave monuments, Slave Chambers, Different Historical panels about Slave and also to see the Signs of wiping post and Grave of Bishop Edward Steere The man who builds the Anglican church

Step 4

The Customer will see the Ceremonial palace of Sultan Baraghash and for some time which was used as British Colonial Administration Offices

Step 5

The Travelers will have moments to see The Palace (House) which was used by the some of Sultans (Kings) To stay

Step 6

The Customer will see and Explore the Day life activities here in Zanzibar by see the Spice market, Fish market, and Fruits market.