Zanzibar Stone Town Tour: Explore Historical Monuments and Museums
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Stone Town
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Zanzibar on a guided tour of Stone Town. Explore historical monuments, museums, and iconic landmarks, including the Slave Market, House of Wonders, and Sultan Palace. Discover the fascinating stories behind each site on this three-hour tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Memories of Zanzibar - Town Market, Slave Market, Slave Chambers, National Museum of Zanzibar, High Court Building, Old German Consulate, Africa House (former English Club), Tippu Tip House, Kele Kele Square, Old British Consulate, Orphanage Home, Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, House of Wonders, Sultan Palace (now Palace Museum), Custom House, Old Dispensary, Old Harbour, Dr. David Livingstone House, Maruhubi Palace (Ruins), are among the interesting sites on this guided tour of Zanzibar. The Three hours guided tour begins and ends at your hotel. The tour commences at the City Market and covers all the above places. You are then driven or walk (optional) to the Natural Museum: a library that includes books on Zanzibar and East Africa. The exhibits also include stuffed specimens of local birds, a small but useful herbarium of native plants, and a collection of shells. You leave and head along the waterfront to Shangani
  • Old British Consulate (the late Dr. Livingstone body remained here and later sent to Britain), the Arab Fort (built in the 1700), the House of Wonders (built in 1883). From here, you proceed on a leisure walk through the Narrow Streets of Stone Town (old part of Zanzibar town) where most houses date back to more than one hundred and fifty years. In this part of the town, you will find a lot of small and exotic bazaars and curio shops. The tour continuous and ends with a visit to Maruhubi Palace Ruins (1880) en-route Dr. David Livingstone House (1866). Return to your hotel.
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  • Please dress conservatively when walking through Stone Town, women should cover their shoulders and wear long skirts or trousers.
  • Comfortable closed walking or hiking shoes and pants.
What's Included
  • Transport
  • Entrance fees
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
Additional Information

The Slave Market, Town Market, Slave Chambers, Zanzibar’s National Museum, High Court Building, Old German Consulate, Africa House (formerly English Club), Tippu Tip House, Kele Kele Square, Old British Consulate, Orphanage House, Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens and House of Wonders, are some of the captivating sites included in this guided Zanzibar tour. Further highlights include the Sultan Palace (now serving as the Palace Museum), Custom House, Old Dispensary, Old Harbour, Dr. David Livingstone’s House, and Maruhubi Palace (now ruins). Your three-hour tour, which begins and terminates at your accommodation, kicks off at the City Market and encompasses all the aforementioned sites. Opt to either drive or walk to the Natural Museum, a library replete with books on Zanzibar and East Africa. The museum displays include a host of local stuffed birds, a comprehensive herbarium of indigenous plants, and a shell collection. The tour then proceeds along the waterfront to the Shangani – Old British Consulate, where the late Dr. Livingstone’s remains were formerly kept before being transported to the UK.

Location
Memories of Zanzibar
Kenyata Road, Opposite Post Office, Shangani
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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467glenp
Jan 3, 2021
Interesting - We went on a day trip with Abbas from our hotel ‘ The Zawadi ‘. Abbas was a great host and knew tons of information about the area. We also saw the birthplace of Freddy Mercury! Well worth a visit to take a break from the scorching sun ☀️
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