Zanzibar: 3 Hours Private Stone Town walking Tour with Guide
Forodhani, Tanzania
Explore the Stone Town of Zanzibar, East Africa ancient Town discover it unique culture, Slave Trade history, Astonishing architectural designs, Shopping and Incredible of Stone Town narrow street.
Highlights
- Explore the Dark history of the East Africa Trade
- Wonder in the narrow street of the Stone Town and experience it unique design
- Learn East Africa History and discover the history of Swahili culture
Description
Stone Town tour or City Tour takes you around the capital city of Zanzibar islands to experiences the uniqueness of cosmopolitans “Swahili cultural” which embodied with Arabia, Indian, European, and Portuguese influences, Stone Town it elaborated with fine historical buildings, outstanding curved doors, lavish balcony and the world craziest narrow street. The Stone Town of Zanzibar was declared as a world Heritage site by UNESCO in 2000.
As the foot of David Livingstone your foot also will get chance to prints through The island by exploring the House of wonders, Freddie Mercury’s museum, Sultan Palace, former Slaves Market, French catholic cathedral (Notre Dom of Zanzibar), Forodhani garden, Old Portuguese fort, Anglican Cathedral, Tip Tip house’s, city market since 1904 and many more.
During a Stone Town tour we shall also explore at old slave market (current Anglican Church) where we will get chance to trace the history East Africa slave trade and discover the mark of world famous explorer Dr. David Livingstone and others missionaries.
Then to our breathtaking fruits, vegetables, fish, meats and spices market (Darajani Market) where you will get a chance to shop, test, photograph and look at fresh day catches from the Indian Ocean and many fruits, spices and vegetables from local Zanzibaris horticulture producers.
Then we dispatch to the narrow street of Stone Town up to Zanzibar Coffee House where you will take a nap and enjoy aromatic coffee of your choice.
Tour will proceed up Sultan palace where you will get a chance to capture the History of the sultan dynasty of Zanzibar and explore the ambience inside the majestic Sultan Palace.
The Forodhani garden is a famous evening resort where locals sell palatable sea foods, 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 Old fort (Old Arabic Fort) this fast erected feature in Stone Town, battle arena, famous primitive railway station etc.
Tour will take further walking up to the homes of lead singer, song writer, front man and guitarist of the Rock Band Queen Freddie Mercury where you will get a chance to hear his history and take photos near Freddie born house.
Finally we will visit the French catholic cathedral (Notre Dame of Zanzibar) well sculptured church inside the heart of Stone Town with a lot of stories to tell.
Also tour will continue by wandering around to the narrows street of Stone Town exploring Zanzibar door visit many souvenir shops, boutique and return back to your pick up station where driver wait for you or Hotel.
Includes
Guiding services
Bottle of mineral water for each person during the tour
Excludes
Entry/Admission Freddie Mercury Museum approx. $8 per person
Transfer from/back to Hotel ( can be offer in request)
Entry/Admission ticket Former East Africa Slave market $10 per person
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
