About this experience
On the tour, we'll visit some of Stone Town's most famous landmarks, including the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Sultan's Palace and i will take you at roof top of maru maru hotel to see a stone town view,We'll also wander through the narrow streets and alleyways, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this vibrant city.
I'll share stories about Stone Town's past, from its early days as a trading port to its role as a center of the slave trade. I'll also talk about the city's unique architecture, which reflects its diverse cultural influences.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional tourguide
- Bottle of water
Not included
- Food and Drinks
Itinerary and highlights
(INTRODUCTION)
This tour will give you an excellent way of familiarizing yourself with Stone Town’s geography,history,architecture,and culture. This fascinating excursion leads you through a maze of narrow streets that boasts more than 2000 limestone buildings, covering an area of 50 hectares and with a population of 25000 living in the suburbs. With its defined and overlapping African,Arab, Indian, Persian and European elements,it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Zanzibar and Stone Town are truly cosmopolitan.After a visit to the House of Wonders forodhani Gardens,Palace museum,Catholic Church, the Old Fort,Darajani market,and experiencing the hustle of the streets,the bazaar full of coffee drinkers and the beautiful doors of Zanzibar, you too will bear witness that Stone Town is a cultural crossroads and that it is worthy of its world heritage title. If you want shopping your guide can adapt your tour to your needs. And then back where your tour started
Forodhani Gardens is not a place for relaxation or a night food market but also has historical information
The Palace museum is one among of the building that was built by the first sultan of Zanzibar which was his second Palace that he built.
The house of Wonders was built by the third sultan of Zanzibar sayyid Barghash in 1883 which was the building in Zanzibar with electricity
The old fort is the oldest building in Stone Town which was built for the first time by the Portuguese then later by the Oman Arabs. Get into deep information about the fort
Here you will the house which Freddy Mercury was born and growing up here which the house now changed into museum
Visit the church here in stone town which was built by French missionaries
Here you will visit the main market of Stone town which was built in 1904 , the has divided into 4 places ,which are fish side, Vegetables side,cow and goat meat side, and the place for spices and fruits
Meeting and pickup information
- We have 2 Option 1-Travellers an come at forodhani Gardens in the centre of gardens there is bandstand 2-Free pick up from any hotel in stone town area if you stay outside stone town, we meet at forodhani Gardens easy to find , I will send you WhatsApp pin.
- We offer hotel pick up Free pick up from any hotel in stone town area , if you stay outside stone town , we meet at forodhani Gardens easy to find, I will send you WhatsApp pin
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Nas Zanzibar tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
Free pick up from any hotel in stone town area , if you stay outside stone town , we meet at forodhani Gardens easy to find, I will send you WhatsApp pin
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What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
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