Stone Town Guided Tour: Culture, Slave Market & Spice Market Stone town guided tour with transfer anywhere in Zanznibar
ID: GYG1067451-O-1659748
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Walk through Stone Town’s narrow alleys, visit the Slave Market, Old Fort, and Sultan’s Palace. Learn Zanzibar’s rich Swahili, Arab, and colonial history from a local guide.
Discover the soul of Zanzibar on this guided walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town.
Your journey begins at the Old Slave Market, where you'll learn the tragic yet powerful history of the slave trade. From there, you’ll explore the Anglican Cathedral, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and Sultan’s Palace Museum – each building revealing a different piece of Zanzibar’s multicultural past.
Wander through labyrinth-like alleys, see intricate Zanzibari doors, visit local markets, and interact with Swahili culture up close. You’ll also pass by Freddie Mercury’s House, the famous birthplace of the Queen frontman.
Your local guide will explain how Indian, Arab, European, and African influences have shaped the architecture, cuisine, and daily life in Zanzibar.
Optional: End your tour at the Forodhani Gardens for street food or a sunset by the sea
Highlights
- Walk through the historic streets of a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit iconic sites like the Slave Market, Old Fort, and House of Wonders
- Stop by Freddie Mercury’s House and Forodhani Gardens
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves walking through narrow streets.
Hotel pickup from Stone Town is available; pickup outside Stone Town may require an extra fee.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Stone Town area)
- Tour guide
- Walking tour
- Entrance Fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup outside Stone Town (If you want you can request us, We can offer you for cheap price)
- Food and beverage
- Extra charge
- Tip(option)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
