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Zanzibar Stone Town Walking with Almasi tours and Travel
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Duration - 3 hours
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Guide optionsEnglish, German, French
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
City walking tours with Almasi tours and Travel is conducted with an expert licensed local tour guide in the most requested languages to ensure you hear everything and to enjoy the beauty of Stone Town, the Icon city of East Africa.
Highlights
- Visiting historical buildings in Stone Town House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury House etc.
- Shopping at Darajani Market in Stone Town
- Experience the local Fish auction in Stone Town tour
- Learn more about culture and architectures of the Stone Town.
- Taking amazing photos of stone town
Description
Zanzibar Stone Town Walking with Almasi tours and Travel
Your guide will take you to discover the most important sites in the center of Stone Town like Freddie Mercury House, House Of Wonder, Darajani Market, Former Slave Market. A guide will walk with you around Darajani Market and the narrow streets of Stone Town, where you will be able to randomly shop from souvenirs shops and take instagrammable photos, exploring the culture of Swahili people. A Stone Town tour offers a captivating journey through the historical heart of Zanzibar. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a vibrant maze of winding alleyways, ancient buildings, and bustling markets that showcase a unique blend of Swahili, Arab, Indian, and European cultures.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Tour Guide
- Entrances to Slave Market
- Drinking water
- All government fees
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Old Fort
- House of Wonders
- People's Palace Museum
- Forodhani Park
- Darajani Bazaar
A typical Stone Town itinerary is a walking tour that can be done in a half-day or a full day, depending on your pace and how much you want to see.
Half-Day Itinerary (approximately 3-4 hours)
- Start at the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe): Begin your tour at the oldest building in Stone Town, a 17th-century fortress that now serves as a cultural center with an amphitheater, shops, and food stalls.
- Wander to the House of Wonders: Located next to the Old Fort, this grand ceremonial palace was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity and an elevator. While it has partially collapsed, its imposing facade is still a significant landmark.
- Explore the Anglican Cathedral and the Old Slave Market: A sobering but essential part of the tour, this site includes a church built on the location of the last open slave market in East Africa. You can also visit the former slave chambers and a memorial.
- Visit the Darajani Market: Immerse yourself in the bustling local life at this vibrant market. You'll navigate through stalls selling everything from fresh fish and meat to exotic spices, fruits, and vegetables.
- Discover Local Landmarks: Weave through the narrow, winding alleys to find other notable sights like the Freddie Mercury House, Jaws Corner, and the beautifully carved Zanzibari doors that adorn many of the old buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Zanzibar Stone Town Walking with Almasi tours and Travel duration is 3 hours.
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