Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Zanzibar with a half-day private spice farm tour and a visit to the historic Stone Town. Discover the unique blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences that have shaped this vibrant city for centuries.
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Stone Town In Zanzibar - This introductory guided tour of Zanzibar provides living evidence of a rich Cultural heritage, where Arab ,Indian ,Persian
And European influences Blended with local African tradition. Historic buildings with elaborately carved wooden doors
Shaded by balconies, loggias and verandas line the narrow winding streets. The tour includes a visit to a Town Market,
Slave Market, House of Wonders, Sultan Palace, National Museum, etc You will also have about 30 minutes of shopping.
- Bottled water included
- Private transportation provided
- All fees and taxes covered
- Entry and admission fees included
- lunch
The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium The major buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries and include monuments such as the Old Fort, built on the site of an earlier Portuguese church; the house of wonder, a large ceremonial palace built by Sultan Barghash; the Old Dispensary; St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Cathedral; Christ Church Anglican Cathedral commemorating the work of David Livingston in abolishing the slave trade and built on the site of the last slave market
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
