Highlights
- Visit the House of Wonders, Sultan Palace, and Freddie Mercury’s house
- Explore the vibrant Darajani Market and taste local fruits and spices
- Discover the history of the East African slave trade at the Anglican Church
- Meet with community in stone town during the tour.
Description
Begin your tour at the old slave market (current Anglican Church) where you will get a chance to trace the history of the East Africa slave trade and discover the mark of world-famous explorer Dr. David Livingstone and other missionaries.
Then, head to the breathtaking fruits, vegetables, fish, meats, and spices market (Darajani Market) where you will get a chance to shop, taste, photograph, and look at fresh day catches from the Indian Ocean and many fruits, spices, and vegetables from local Zanzibari horticulture producers.
Next, wander through the narrow streets of Stone Town up to Zanzibar coffee house to test the Zanzibar Coffee. Then to Sultan Palace where you will get a chance to capture the history of the sultan dynasty of Zanzibar and explore the ambiance inside the majestic Sultan Palace.
The Forodhani garden is a famous evening resort where locals sell palatable seafood, sugarcane juices, BBQ, Zanzibar pizza, and a lot more. The next stop is the House of Wonders (Bait el-Ajab), the tallest building in East Africa, a ceremonial palace with a lot of mysterious stories inside.
Leave nothing but your footprints up to the Old Fort (Old Arabic Fort), a fast-erected feature in Stone Town, battle arena, and famous primitive railway station. Continue walking up to the home of lead singer, songwriter, frontman, and guitarist of the Rock Band Queen, Freddie Mercury, where you will get a chance to hear his history and take photos near his birthplace.
Finally, visit the French Catholic cathedral (Notre Dame of Zanzibar), a well-sculptured church in the heart of Stone Town with a lot of stories to tell. Conclude your tour by wandering around the narrow streets of Stone Town, exploring Zanzibar doors, visiting many souvenir shops, and returning to your pickup station or hotel.
End of Excursion
Includes
Tour guide
Bottle of water
Hotel Transfer from/back to your Hotel (if option selected).
Excludes
Personal Expenses
Lunch and beverage.
Entrance fees at Catholic church 10$ per person and Freddy mercury museum 8$ per person.
Important Information
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring sun hat and sunscreen
Be prepared for various weather conditions
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
