Zanzibar: A Historical Walk Through Stone Town
ID: GYG845230-1336831
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover the history, culture, and architecture of Stone Town on a guided walking tour. Explore the maze of narrow streets and alleyways, visit the Anglican Cathedral, and see the House of Wonders.
Discover the rich history and culture of Stone Town on a guided walking tour. Explore the narrow streets and see the UNESCO World Heritage Site's 2000 limestone buildings. Visit the Anglican Cathedral, the House of Wonders, and more.
Meet your guide and set off on a walking tour of Stone Town. Learn about the city's history, architecture, and culture as you explore the maze of narrow streets.
Pass by the Anglican Cathedral, the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum, and the Old Fort. Visit the Darajani Market, the Hamamni Baths, and the Catholic Cathedral.
See the Freddie Mercury House and experience the hustle and bustle of the streets. Admire the beautiful doors of Zanzibar and the colorful textiles in the market.
Learn about the city's history and culture from your guide. Hear amusing and cruel stories about the life and culture of the old times in Stone Town.
Highlights
- Discover the fascinating history and culture of Stone Town on a guided tour
- Explore the maze of narrow streets and alleyways that make up the city
- Visit the Anglican Cathedral, the House of Wonders, and the Palace Museum
- See the Old Fort, Darajani Market, Hamamni Baths, and the Catholic Cathedral
- Learn about the city's history, culture, and architecture from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The tour covers a maze of narrow streets with over 2000 limestone buildings
The area is a cultural crossroads with African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European elements
The population of Stone Town is about 18000 living in the suburbs
The tour is adaptable to your interests, including history, culture, architecture, or shopping
INCLUDED
- Visit to the Anglican Cathedral
- Tour of the House of Wonders (national museum)
- Exploration of the Palace museum
- Visit to the Old Fort
- Stroll through Darajani market
- Visit to Hamamni Baths
- Tour of the Catholic Cathedral
- Visit to Freddy Mercury house
- Experience of local markets and bazaar
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.
