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Stone Town Tour

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The stone town tour, the city tour, takes you around the capital town to experience historically, culturally and architecturally richness of Zanzibar Islands. Usually the tour starts at 8:30 am or 14.30 pm and take 2 to 3 hours depend on the enthousiasm of the group.

Most of the important buildings and places (historical monuments) are within the town’s municipal environs such as Anglican Cathedral built on the former slave market, the house of the famous slave trader (Tip Tip house), Hamamni Bath, Darajani market (fish and fruits market), the Old Portuguese Fort,  The house of Wonders (Zanzibar National Museum of History & Culture collapsed on Chrismas eve 2020 and is being rebuilt) and the home of world famous musician, Freddy Mercury.

The guide will also show you the beautiful pattern of Zanzibar door and on the way you will have a chance to walk around the narrow streets of Stone Town where most of the houses date back more than 150 years. You will see many bazaars, curio shops, restaurants, and variety of stores selling souvenirs.  You will also have the opportunity to visit the first art-gallery in Zanzibar, where many of todays famous painters started. This 4 floor high building gives a nice view on Stonetown.

Classified by Unesco, Stone Town in Zanzibar was once the biggest business center of East Africa. In it’s earlier days it was the hub for trading ivory, spices and slaves. Power has changed hands numerous times over the years; the Portuguese, Arabs, Sultans of Oman and English have all had their influence on this unique and fascinating town which has created an incredible mix of architecture and culture. It is a fascinating look into the history and culture that has shaped this island and is something that should not be missed

PICKUP/RETURN LOCATION Your hotel in Zanzibar
PICKUP TIME Pick up time 08:30 or 14.30
INCLUDED
Entrance Fees    1 Mineral Water Bottle per person
Go & Return Transfer for Hotels outside Stone town Professional guide
NOT INCLUDED
Personal Purchases
Guide gratuity

 

25 december 2020
House of Wonders built in 1883 collapsed 25/12/2020

The Anglican church built on the former slave residence.

 

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