Stone Town City Tour | Walking Day Trip
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Stone town is world heritage site and capital city of Zanzibar which is constructed by coral stone known as old stone town (Mji Mkongwe). Stone town is cultural heart and navel of historical site of Zanzibar, It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, countless mosques, Anglican cathedral church, Indians temples and distinctive features of Arab and Indian urban architectural style of Stone town buildings that indicate how Zanzibar’s cosmopolitan roots of (Arabs, Indians, Yemenis, Persians, Portuguese, British, Chinese and others) blend with African traditions to shape its unique culture.
Steeped in history, Stone Town was once the biggest business center of East Africa. In it’s earlier days it was the hub for trading ivory, spices and slaves.Till now stone town remains as a shopping center of Zanzibar that gives travellers opportunities to do shopping around narrow streets at boutique shop to find jewellery and accessories made in Zanzibar, there are also fresh spices from plantations, plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts home Swahili art décor. Discover Zanzibar curved wooden doors at narrow alleys, the Portuguese, Arabs, Sultans of Oman and English have all had their influence on this unique and fascinating town which has created an incredible mix of architecture and culture that has shaped this
Tour Highlights
- Visits historical buildings, places and monuments, such as House of Wonders build in 1883 (Zanzibar National Museum of History & Culture).
- Visit Darajani market, the central market of Zanzibar and bustling place where locals selling fresh vegetables, spices, fish and tropical fruits.
- Visit the Old Portuguese Fort, the former slave market for East African Slave trade at Anglican Church build in 1873
- Visit at the home of world famous musician “Freddy Mercury”
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- Specialized bilingual guide
- Private Transport
- Mineral water
- Departure Taxes
- Personal spending money for souvenirs
- Tips to Driver/Guide
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Stone Town City Tour Trip Plan
Our Driver will pick you up from hotel at 8:00am after the breakfast then heading direct to the stone town. The Stone Town it’s the historical sites which show us the dates back in 19th century with influencing of different cultures as Arabs, Persian, Indian and European culture, Stone town was declared officially by UNESCO as world heritage sites since 2000, Some tours highlights are Darajani Market, Slave Market Site, House of Wonders and many others, Also you will visit the stone town shops selling local souvenirs after ending tour in stone town, backing to your hotel.