Zanzibar City: Guided Tour of the Stone Town District
ID: GYG412802-748972
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Embark on a guided city tour of Zanzibar City's Stone Town. Explore this vibrant quarter and marvel at highlights, including Freddie Mercury's childhood house, the Old Fort, and the Old Dispensary.
Discover Stone Town, the old part of Zanzibar City, through the eyes of a local guide. Learn about the spice island's history and see Freddie Mercury's childhood home, the Old Dispensary, Old Fort, and more. During the walking tour, meet locals and discover the best places to visit.
After hotel pickup, follow your guide through the alleyways of Stone Town. Take in different historical landmarks and discover how the town has changed over time. See the Anglican Cathedral Church, House of Wonders, and Freddie Mercury's home. Learn about slavery at the Slave Chambers.
Take in the majestic Sultan's Palace, now the People's Palace Museum. Meet locals in Darajani or Stella Market. See the landmark big tree near the Old Dispensary. Marvel at the Old Fort and learn about its Portuguese and Omani history. Take your time exploring the maze of alleyways with your guide.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the true Stone Town by meeting locals on a walking tour
- Explore the maze of alleyways lined with old stone house with a local guide
- See where the famous Queen singer Freddie Mercury spent part of his childhood
- Take in key landmarks, such as the Old Fort, temples, Hamman baths, and more
- Get recommendations on where to go and what to see next from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour will take a place rain or shine
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
