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Stonetown Private Half-day Walking Tour

4.830 reviewsOld Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

  • 3–5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 7 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Sure! Stonetown Tour in Zanzibar is a captivating experience that takes you through the rich history and culture of the island. You'll stroll through narrow winding streets, admire the beautiful architecture, visiting historical landmarks like house of wonders, and explore the bustling markets. Don't forget to try some delicious local food along the way. It's journey that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional City Guide

What's not

  • Entrance fees for the Old Slave Market Site at Stonetown (10$pp).

Itinerary

  1. The old slave market in zanzibar, also known as the Anglican cathedral. It was once a site where enslaved people were bought and sold. Today is a historical landmark that serves as a powerful reminder of island's dark past that stands as a symbol of resilience and place for reflection on abolition of slavery.

    45 min

  2. This is famous market in East Africa coastal Areas. It is also called spice market here in zanzibar where everyone can buy spice in a cheap local price. It was also the most modern market in East Africa.

    40 min

  3. This is a famous museum in stonetown where you can learn a complete history about Freddie mercury's life( Queen). It also was the house where Freddie mercury lives inside for almost 9 years when he was here in zanzibar.

    30 min

  4. This is also known as an Arab fort in stonetown which is one of most oldest buildings in stonetown. It was constructed first by Portugueses around 15 century and then reconstructed by Arabs in 19 century as a military camp in stonetown.

    30 min

  5. This is the most famous restaurant in stonetown. A lukmaan restaurant is place where you can see and get a chance to try to eat swahili local foods that is originated from zanzibar. It is also a place where we going for refreshments during a tour.

    45 min

  6. This is a most famous garden in stonetown where during the evening become a zanzibar local foods market for locals and travelers as well. It is also a place where you can enjoy a sunset view in Golden hours during the evening.

    35 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
The guide will come to pick-up the travelers at any point of meeting such as hotels,villas,restaurants or public places with in stonetown.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Charisma_Experience
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Tanzania, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 265 day trips we list in Tanzania, outside the cities.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 265.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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