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Private Zanzibar Stone Town Historical Tour: Explore History, Culture and Handicraft Traditions
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Stone Town
Discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and fascinating handicraft traditions of Stone Town on a private tour. Explore monuments, museums, and key attractions with a knowledgeable guide.
Discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and fascinating handicraft traditions of Stone Town on a private tour. Explore monuments, museums, and key attractions with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - Discover a historic site that once served as a prison, featuring an ancient amphitheater used by women, and traditional handicrafts.
- Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - Our guide will lead you through the area to view the slave monuments and the tomb of Edward Steers.
- Freddie Mercury Museum - At the…
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - Discover a historic site that once served as a prison, featuring an ancient amphitheater used by women, and traditional handicrafts.
- Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - Our guide will lead you through the area to view the slave monuments and the tomb of Edward Steers.
- Freddie Mercury Museum - At the Freddie Mercury Museum in Zanzibar, visitors will delve into the fascinating world of the legendary musician. Explore exhibits filled with memorabilia, personal artifacts, and interactive displays that highlight Freddie Mercury’s life and legacy. Learn about his musical journey, cultural impact, and enjoy an enriching experience celebrating his extraordinary career.
- Forodhani Gardens - Upon arriving at Forodhani Park Garden in Zanzibar, visitors will be welcomed by a scenic garden oasis along the coastline. The park is renowned for its lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and palm trees that offer shade and create a tranquil environment.
- Hamamni Persian Baths - During the visit, travelers will gain insights into the historical importance of the baths. Discover how these baths were once a vital meeting place and a symbol of communal life in Stone Town. Guides will share details about the traditional bathing rituals, cultural practices, and the role the baths played in local society.
- Darajani Bazaar - A bustling and colorful market. Walk with me through the narrow streets, where you’ll encounter vibrant spices, fresh fruits and vegetables, and handmade goods. Purchase unique souvenirs, sample various fruits, and experience the authentic Zanzibari lifestyle.
What's Included
- Dedicated shopping time for souvenirs and local goods.
- Complimentary mineral water to keep you hydrated.
- Guidance from an experienced and professional tour guide.
- Dedicated shopping time for souvenirs and local goods.
- Complimentary mineral water to keep you hydrated.
- Guidance from an experienced and professional tour guide.
What's Not Included
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Expenses of a personal nature
Additional Information
Secure your personal guide to narrate the history of Stone Town by opting for this tour, inclusive of return transfers from local hotels.
Explore landmarks tied to the history of the slave trade, gain insights into the local handicraft customs and tour major points of interest such as the Ancient Fort, the Wonders House, the Freddie Mercury Museum, and the Palace Museum.
Secure your personal guide to narrate the history of Stone Town by opting for this tour, inclusive of return transfers from local hotels.
Explore landmarks tied to the history of the slave trade, gain insights into the local handicraft customs and tour major points of interest such as the Ancient Fort, the Wonders House, the Freddie Mercury Museum, and the Palace Museum.
Location
The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
Mizingani Rd,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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927researchs
Oct 16, 2024
Experienced guide in Stone Town with a lot of information - Mady tells a lot about the old city Stone Town and brings you to the best places. Would definitely recommend if you want to bring a visit to Stone Town!
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Kellyas5730kx
Sep 29, 2024
Zanzibar as it’s best. - The tour guide Mady was amazing. His knowledge on our surroundings was so informative and detailed. He personalised our tour by asking us what we wanted to do / eat and made sure we went to the best place to facilitate our wishes. We got to see the best that Zanzibar has to offer and would happily come and do it all over again in the same way.
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30tara
Sep 14, 2024
Excellent tour - I highly recommend Mady’s walking tour of Stone Town! I really appreciated his time and learning about all of the history of Stone Town and Zanzibar. He was very kind and took his time sharing all of the history. It was a very memorable tour and a highlight of my stay in Zanzibar. Thank you so much Mady!
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Curious36449952756
Sep 12, 2024
Immerse yourself in the present and history of Zanzibar under expert guidance - A very interesting afternoon with a very knowledgeable young man. He showed me the beautiful side of Stonetown, told me the story, explained the architecture, but also the terrible side of slavery. A very pleasant young man who could answer all my questions. Even the shops he showed me were not 0-8-15 tourist shops, but small shops with local crafts. A really great afternoon!
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Lukasme2528mh
Jul 29, 2024
Spice farm & stone town with Mady - We had a very interesting tour through stone town with many historical facts about the past and the evolution of Zanzibar. The spice tour in the morning has also been very interesting and we loved that Mady (local guide) also showed us a nearby nursery & primary school. He can arrange tours up to your wishes which is very nice as you might not want to visit every tourist place and have other interests. At the end he also assisted on the local market negotiating with locals. Asante sana Mady.
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824tabeaj
Mar 23, 2024
Informative tour through Stone Town - We had a great and very informative tour through Stone Town. Mady was always very friendly and was also able to answer all of our questions. He knows a lot about the city and shared his knowledge with us. We would recommend his tour to anyone that is interested in the culture, life and history of Stone Town.
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Latosha
Dec 15, 2023
Stone town with the Best! - Mady was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable about stone town and Zanzibar’s Rich history. Very kind and we kept a great pace to the tour. So much to see and take in and with Mady you get a comprehensive overview of it all! Thanks for everything even the Swahili lesson between stops
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Jazmin_w
Dec 12, 2023
Great Tour - Mady was great. Very passionate about Zanzibar history and gave us a lot of detail that many other guides would probably not touch on. I would definitely recommend him especially for people who want a complete tour with complete history.
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St_fanj2023
Nov 9, 2023
Memorable Tour - Our guide Mady made our tour memorable! His knowledge about Tanzania, Zanzibar and Stone Town was beyond expectation. We recommend to everyone who wants to understand the essence of this historical Town.
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Tobiasse4192rq
Oct 1, 2023
Great!! - Great experience! Mady is a very experienced guide with an impressive historical knowledge. We learned a lot and had a great day 👍
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