Stonetown Private Half-day Walking tour: A Core Exploration of Cultural History in Zanzibar
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Zanzibar
Immerse yourself in the captivating history and culture of Zanzibar with a private half-day walking tour of Stonetown. Explore the narrow streets, admire the architecture, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in local cuisine. Unforgettable memories await!
Duration:
4 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - The old slave market in zanzibar, also known as the Anglican cathedral.
It was once a site where enslaved people were bought and sold. Today is a historical landmark that serves as a powerful reminder of island’s dark past that stands as a symbol of resilience and place for reflection on abolition of slavery. -
Darajani Bazaar - This is famous market in East Africa coastal Areas. It is also called spice market here in zanzibar where everyone can buy spice in a cheap local price.
It was also the most modern market in East Africa. -
Freddie Mercury Museum - This is a famous museum in stonetown where you can learn a complete history about Freddie mercury’s life( Queen).
It also was the house where Freddie mercury lives inside for almost 9 years when he was here in zanzibar. -
The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - This is also known as an Arab fort in stonetown which is one of most oldest buildings in stonetown.
It was constructed first by Portugueses around 15 century and then reconstructed by Arabs in 19 century as a military camp in stonetown. -
People’s Palace Museum - This is also known as House of wonders here in Zanzibar.
It was the first building to have an electricity, electronic lift and also to use tape water as well.
Today is our national museum where you can learn a rich history about a zanzibar island. - Old Dispensary - This was the modern dispensary that provides treatments in zanzibar and for all east African coastal Areas as well.
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Forodhani Gardens - This is a most famous garden in stonetown where during the evening become a zanzibar local foods market for locals and travelers as well.
It is also a place where you can enjoy a sunset view in Golden hours during the evening. -
Lukmaan Restaurant - This is the most famous restaurant in stonetown.
A lukmaan restaurant is place where you can see and get a chance to try to eat swahili local foods that is originated from zanzibar. It is also a place where we going for refreshments during a tour.
What's Included
- Professional City Guide
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Participating in a Stonetown Tour in Zanzibar is an exciting endeavor that immerses you in the deep-rooted history and culture of the island. Here, you’ll meander through slender serpentine roads, appreciate the attractive architectural setups, visit signature historical sites such as the house of wonders, and navigate through noisy local bazaars. Make sure to sample some of the tasty regional cuisine during the tour. This is an adventure that will gift you long-lasting recollections.
Location
Stone Town
The guide will come to pick-up the travelers at any point of meeting such as hotels,villas,restaurants or public places with in stonetown.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Brigitteau5794tl
Mar 22, 2024
Extraordinary guide “Charisma Experience” - We did a 2-day visit to Stone Town, Memba with swimming & dolphins + sunset on a Dhow in Nungwi with a wonderful Zanzibarite guide, of exemplary kindness and intelligence, who speaks French perfectly and which explains in detail the life of the Zanzibari people with their traditions. He is very educational, of exemplary patience and takes great care with his customers.
I recommend it to you with your eyes closed.
The 2 days spent with this Charisma guide will remain engraved in my memory.
His phone +255 692514446.
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Mathilde_m
Jan 17, 2024
Very good guide - The guide was great and knew everything also about whatever you ask about. Also a fun guide, his name is Osman. The company is good at reaching out
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Jo_lled796
Sep 28, 2023
Wonderful tour !! - Wonderful tour of Zanzibar! Charisma is a great guide, funny, attentive and great fun. And he speaks French really well! If you want to have a good time, go for it! I recommend it! 😊🏝️
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Thumaiyab
Sep 22, 2023
Trustworthy - It was the best trip ever , thank you charisma , you are wonderful. You made my trip amazing 👏 .
I had a great experience, his knowledge is varied and comprehensive, he speaks with passion and makes you want to listen more.
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Northstar18109027663
Sep 22, 2023
Great Experience. - I had a great experience thanks to Elminoor,a professional guide full of positive energy. His knowledge is varied and comprehensive, he speaks with passion and makes you want to listen more. Thank you Elminoor! See you again
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Experience744880
Sep 22, 2023
Best Experience - Embarking on the half-day walking tour of Stone Town was like stepping back in time. The rich tapestry of history, culture, and architecture that Stone Town offers is unparalleled, and experiencing it on foot is the best way to soak it all in.
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T5945yw_
Sep 21, 2023
Here is the safe place that i trust - It was the best trip that i ever had .we had a lot of fun ,the place was incredible,and our guider was so cool ,kind and charming thank you so much.
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Gnawap
Sep 17, 2023
Reliable and trustworthy - I met Karisma in Zanzibar but it soon became a friendship, we are friends and we help each other out, he is hardworking and wants to earn his money through work. I definitely recommend him as he speaks very good French as well.
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