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Stone Town Guided Walking Tour: Shopping, Culture & History

By Zanussey Tour & Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,114 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Explore the rich heritage of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this guided walking and shopping tour. Wander through the narrow, winding streets that tell tales of Zanzibar's vibrant past as a major Swahili trading port. Engage with local vendors in bustling markets, savoring the flavors and sounds of this cultural epicenter. This immersive experience connects you to the heart of Zanzibar City, showcasing its unique architecture and diverse influences.

  • Discover the historic streets of Stone Town with an expert guide
  • Experience the vibrant local market scene and interact with vendors
  • Learn about the rich cultural heritage and history of Zanzibar
  • Perfect for travelers interested in culture, history, and shopping
Activity location
  • Stone Town
    • Stone Town, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Forodhani
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Stone Town Guided Walking Tour: History, Culture & Shopping
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
P 1,113.70 x 1 AdultP 1,113.70
Total
Price is P 1,113.70
With entrance fees
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Freddie mercury &Slave market: The guest can pay 8$ for Fred Mercury museum and 10$ Former Slave market entry fee per person at spot out of mention price.

Price details
P 1,113.70 x 1 AdultP 1,113.70
Total
Price is P 1,113.70

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up for hotel within stone town, outside stone town can be requested with extra charge.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Forodhani garden
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Proffessional and certified tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free Shopping time in Stone Town Local shops
  • What's includedWhat's included
    bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Shopping expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry/ Admission _ Anglican Cathedral of Zanzibar
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry/Admission- Fred Mercury museum.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Stone Town
  • 1h 30m
Discover the heart and soul of Stone Town on this immersive walking tour that blends rich history, vibrant culture, and authentic local shopping. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town is a fascinating maze of narrow streets, centuries-old architecture shaped by African, Arab, Indian, and European influences. ♡ Step back in time as our expert local guide takes you through the most iconic sites such as ◇ Old Fort – The oldest building built by Omani Arabs in the 17th century. ◇ House of Wonders – First building in Zanzibar to have electricity. ◇ Former Slave Market – Site that tells the story of Zanzibar’s role in the East African slave trade. ◇Sultan’s Palace – A former royal residence overlooking the Indian Ocean. ◇ Forodhani Gardens – A lively evening food market. ♡ Authentic Shopping Experience Stone Town is a paradise for lovers of handmade crafts, Tanzanite, Colorful kanga and kitenge fabrics, spices and souvenirs also explore community markets religion and customs
People's Palace Museum
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the history of series of Zanzibar Sultans and shortest recorded war in Zanzibar
Forodhani Gardens
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
See the Zanzibar night market.
House of Wonders
  • 5m
See the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity
The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
  • 10m
Explore the history of Old Oman Arab Fort.
Freddie Mercury Museum
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the biography of the Queen legend Farouk bulsara
Saint Joseph's Cathedral
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the two towered Cathedtal and It's link with external Churches
Jaws Corner
  • 5m
Explore the stone town down town and it's history since revolution movements
Darajani Bazaar
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
See the Zanzibaris local market and fo your shopping
Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the history of Slave trade in East Africa and Zanzibar influences over the trade

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Stone Town
    • Stone Town, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Forodhani
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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