Stone Town City Tour

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Stop At: Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, Mkunazini Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

Upon its abolishment in 1873, slavery was a very lucrative business in Zanzibar, conducted by Arabs, Europeans and Indians. An estimated number of 17 million slaves was deported from Zanzibar, making it one of the main slave markets worldwide. Nowadays a museum is reminding everybody of this inhuman chapter of Zanzibarian history. You can see the chambers, where they were kept as prisoners, as well as the Anglican Church on the opposite site of the museum, which was built by English missionaries after the abolishment of the slave trade.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Old Dispensary, Malindi Rd, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

Being one of the most finely decorated buildings of Stone Town, the Old Dispensary symbolises the multi-cultural architecture and heritage of the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), Nr. Beit el-Ajaib, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

Built between 1698 and 1701 by the Busaidi group of Omani Arabs, the Lld Fort is a large building with high, brown walls topped by castellated battlements. It was used by the Arabs to defend themselves against the Portuguese and against a rival Omani group. In recent years it has been partially renovated and it is now home to the Zanzibar Cultural Centre.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib), Mizingani Rd, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

The House of Wonders is surely one of the landmark buildings of Zanzibar. After the building was finished in 1883, itt was intended to be a ceremonial palace and official reception hall. It was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity, and also the first building in East Africa to have an elevator.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Darajani Bazaar, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

One of the best ways to experience local life is to explore the local Darajani bazaar/market. There is a market for spices, fruits, fishes... you'll discover pop-up vendors selling all sorts of interesting things. This lively place never gets boring.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Forodhani Gardens, On the Waterfront, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

The Forodhani Garden, located at the waterfront of Stone Town is a popular place for tourists and locals. You can sit at the beautiful Forodhani Park for an amazing view of the sea as well as a nice breeze to cool you down.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

Walking through the narrow streets is like wandering in a wonderland. The historical city, now a UNESCO world heritage site, is a maze with endless fantastical buildings and beautiful architecture.

Duration: 2 hours

Departure Point :

Tembo House Hotel, Shangani St, Zanzibar 0004, Tanzania

Return Detail :

Returns to original departure point

Hotel Pickup :

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