Zanzibar: Stone Town Walking Tour
ID: GYG843634-1334531
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town on a guided walking tour. Visit the former slave market, House of Wonders, and Sultan's Palace, and see the Old Arab Fort and the Dispensary.
Meander through the winding streets of Stone Town and visit the most important historical locations. Throughout the centuries, Stone Town has been a crossroad for traders and slaves, sultans, and explorers. Wander through this ancient town of bazaars and ancient mosques, of old Arab houses and cathedrals.
This tour will take you to the former slave market, House of Wonders, and Sultan's Palace, then on the old Arab fort and dispensary. Along the way, you will pass the fish and spice markets and spot many ancient, Zanzibar doors, gateways to ancient mansions intricately carved with studded brass posts.
There is also a Forodhani Garden where you can relax and next to it you will see young people jumping in the water showing various types of jumps while holding a sign welcoming visitors to Zanzibar.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the former slave market, House of Wonders, and Sultan's Palace
- See the Old Arab Fort, the Dispensary, and the Forodhani Gardens
- Pass by the fish and spice markets and spot many ancient Zanzibar doors
- Learn about the town's history as a crossroad for traders and slaves
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
transport including go and back
please note that lunch is not included
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.
