- Cultural Experiences, Family-Friendly, Historical, Sightseeing
Stone Town Walking Tour
- Tanzania, Zanzibar
- English
Description
Learn about the long and storied history of Stone Town as you explore the UNESCO World Heritage city with a professional guide on this private tour. You’ll visit some of the most important sights around town, including the Old Slave Market, the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), and the Freddie Mercury Museum.
Highlights
- Stone Town History
- Darajani Bazaar
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
- Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
- Experienced Guide
- Freddie Mercury Museum
What's Included
- Darajani Bazaar
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
- Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
- Tour Guide
What's Excluded
- Towels
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Lunch
- Entry to Freddie Mercury Museum
Itinerary
Meeting Point Meet at Mizingani Seafront Hotel in Stone Town
Explore Stone Town with your experienced guide and visit the following places:
1 Darajani Bazaar
Visit the old market for fish, vegetables, fruits, spices and various things.
2 Stone Town
Get to know Stone Town’s culture, heritage sites, architecture, and history of the buildings and the meaning of the famous doors.
3 Old Slave Market
The Church is one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa. The church is located in the centre of the old town, and occupies a large area where the biggest slave market of Zanzibar used to be; the construction of the cathedral was in fact intended to celebrate the end of slavery.
4 Freddie Mercury Museum
Pass by in front of the Mercury House. The former lead singer of Queen was born in Zanzibar in 1946 and his name was Farrokh Bulsara.
5 Old Fort
Visit the Portuguese Old Fort. It was built by Omani Arabs after expelling the Portuguese in 1699.
Return Return back to Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Once the tour has finished, your guide will return you back at the meet point -Mizingani Seafront Hotel.
