Things to Do in Zanzibar City
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Stone Town is the cradle of Zanzibar's history, religions, and cultures .
The walking tour of Stone Town takes you through narrow alleyways to explore the fascinating history and beauty of Stone Town.
As you walk through Stone Town you will see a mixture of cultures, religions and architectures.
Marvel at the beauty of Zanzibar's iconic buildings, such as the Old Fort, the Sultan's Palace, the Anglican Church, the Catholic Church, the House of Wonders, and Freddy Mercury's birthplace while visiting his home.
The tour includes a visit to some of Stone Town's most important historical buildings with historical significance in Zanzibar's history, such as
- Former slave market, now an Anglican church (museum in Stone Town)
- A visit to Darajani Market , which is the central market of Zanzibar, to see varieties of food products produced in Zanzibar within the market sections, along with local interactions and activities of the Zanzibarians in the market.
- Explore the carved wooden door that was once used as a status symbol for the homeowner, showcasing his wealth and high esteem in society.
- Immerse yourself in the narrow alleyways of Stone Town to witness the beauty of the different architectures designed and built in Stone Town.
- Heading to the north side of Stone Town, dominated by iconic Zanzibar buildings, such as
- Former Palace of the Sultan of Zanzibar
- Old dispensary
- Old Customs House
- House of Wonders
- Old Arab Fort
- Forodhani Garden (night food market)
- Explore the urban landscape of Stone Town as you walk down the street and see the faces that represent the cosmopolitan life in Zanzibar.
- A visit to the Freddy Mercury House (the house where Freddy Mercury spent his childhood memories in Zanzibar)
- St. Joseph's Cathedral (Example of Romanesque architecture in Zanzibar)
- Jaws Corner (the heart of Stone Town and a place for locals to chat and socialize)
- Anglican Cathedral (Former Slave Market Site)
- Darajani Market ( Central Market in Zanzibar)
- Forodhani Park ( Public Garden and Night Food Market)
If you love shopping and want to buy souvenirs, Stone Town has plenty of shops to suit your needs.
The tour ends at the Freddie Mercury museum.
Zanzibar stone town is the last and only surviving coastal East African town that emerged in the last quarter of the 19th Century.
This was the biggest trade center in East Africa that drew the attention of almost everyone in the world. Therefore, it was then raised as a cosmopolitan city in East Africa.
Because of this, it led to the emergence of several cultures and traditions in Zanzibar which is now considered the most important part of Stone town and Zanzibar's history in general.
Therefore, on the Stone town tour, we shall provide you with full information about Zanzibar and Stone town's history, culture, traditions, and values of Zanzibar.
Not only that but also, we shall pass through every important and most visited monument in Stone town such as:
1. Freddy Mercury's house, is where Freddy Mercury was born
2. Livingstone house. This is Dr. David Livingstone and other English explores stayed
3. Former German conselate.
4. Old fort/Arab/Portuguese fort. This is where the Portuguese had their Chapel before being overthrown by the Arabs.
5. House of wonders. This is the first biggest building ever built in the Coastal East African region.
6. Sultan's palace. Where it used to be the Sultan's residential house
7. Forodhani park, also a night market. This used to be the biggest East African harbor now a chilling sport in Stone town
8. Zanzibar doors. We shall experience all types of Zanzibar doors, the most attractive doors in East Africa.
9. Darajani and Vikokotoni bazaar. These are a public markets that are unique and attractive to every Stone town visitors
10. Former slave market site. This, which used to be the biggest slave market center in the world now an Anglican cathedral.
11. Darajani Bazaar. It's the public local market in stone town, with the local vendors, and a nice shopping place in spices, local fruits and so much more
Enjoy my comic and energetic tours all over the way
If you're a local foodie while traveling, this Stone Town food tour is a must! We'll stroll through a World Heritage Site and taste traditional delicacies.
In this walking tour, we will cover the most visited tourist attractions of Stone Town.
Note that the Stone Town tour is one of the tours which can not make you tired since we walk under the three-storie buildings all over the town.
First, you will visit the old local market which was built in early 1900 by the Sultan of Zanzibar.
Within this market, you will observe how it was planned with all cooking products available within it and how busy it is never forget populated with different kinds of people.
Then we will pass through different kinds of Zanzibar doors made by local peoples. This kind of door came into circulation in the early 1800. There are a different kind and each kind has something special within it which identify the nature of the doors. The curving of the doors explains the history of different things.
Followed by the former slave market: Zanzibar was the center of the slave trade for east African countries.
So this site is the heart of the slave trade, inside it, there is an Anglican cathedral church that acts as a symbol of the slave trade.
Together we will navigate through the old beautiful buildings with narrow paved streets with the only path for walking and bikes.
Also, we will visit the old fort or Arab fort but also other people call it the Portuguese fort, it was built in late 1600 by the Portuguese and finished by Arabs in 1700.
Then we will finish with the heart of stone town which is forodhani park or seafood night market.
What are you going to visit and see during the tour:
- Local market/Spice markets
- Former slave market
- Zanzibar doors
- Old fort
- Forodhani Park/Seafood night market
- Indian ocean
- House of wonder
- Art and crafts (Wooden carving and architecture)
- Local paintings
- Soveniour shops.
You are most welcome because its human right to the people to have fun,enjoying but also discover new things like foreign cultures, architectures. Come and meet with Ali.
Thank you very much.
Evening walk through Stone Town to explore the beauty of Stone Town with a visit to the night food market to see the different Swahili delicacies and learn about the history of Stone Town on a guided evening walking tour in Stone Town.
Start the free tour by exploring the historic buildings of Stone Town, such as St. Joseph's Cathedral, the Old Fort, the Sultan's Palace, Darajani Market, and The Jaws Corner.
Enjoy your evening at the night food market for a local experience where you will interact with locals and taste the island's street food.
Walk at Forodhani Gardens and try some street food like Zanzibar pizza, Zanzibar mix and fresh sugarcane juice.
The tour ends at Forodhani Gardens.
We warmly welcome you to enjoy the exclusive free night tour of Stone Town.
Free Walking Tour around Stone Town is architecture enthusiasts highlighting the variety of buildings covering Indian, Arabic, Gothic, Serecenic and Swahili Styles.
As amazing as you will be by Arab Style houses with their inner courtyards next to the filigree wooden balconies. When you visit Stone Town also you will see very famous Zanzibar coved doors that Grace the front of almost every building of note and which style has been copied all over the world.
Now Stone Town is Word Heritage Site by UNESCO, among the many buildings of interest that should visit, are:
- Former Slave Market
- House of Wonders
- The Old Fort and Formerly
- The Sultan Palace
Stone Town is the historical centre of Zanzibar City, the capital of the Zanzibar archipelago.
As a primary trading post on the spice, silk, and slave trade routes for over a millennium, Stone Town has been a unique meeting place, blending African, Indian, Arabian, and European cultures. It is one of the few remaining ancient towns in Africa.
Its beauty and historical value have earned it a well-deserved place on the UNESCO world heritage list.
Not only is this city visually beautiful, with old colonial buildings and exquisitely carved Zanzibari doorways, but your senses will be overwhelmed with the scent of the sea and spice and the calls to prayer echoing from the minarets.
I would be excited to guide through this cultural city and show you everything that stone town has to offer.
During the tour, we cover the most impressive sights and attractions such as
• Old fort
• House of wonders
• The sultan palace
• Anglican cathedral church (the former slave market)
• St Joseph catholic church
• Darajani market
• Freddie mercury museum.
The Stone Town of Zanzibar Island is one of the world heritage sites which contains a lot of memories of the past.
It was announced in the year 2000 it's mostly dating back to the 14 century when by many countries got through mainly reasons for Spices. The Stone Town had a deep port and was easy to cross by using a dhow from Middle Eastern Europe and far from China and japans which got high value at the time, therefore, all the memories from Swahili city-states Bantu migration who image along the east coast of Africa still some of them exist. However, Zanzibar island in stone town was dominated by Oman Arabs for different periods called Sultan and at the moment Zanzibar was under British doctorate in the year 1890 all the things which happened made the cultures of the Stone Town of Zanzibar today.
During the tour, we will visit:
- The Former Slave Market
- Old Fort
- Old customs
- The magnificent wooden curved door
- Architectural design
- Forodhan Garden
- Darajani market
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On this boat tour, we’ll cruise along the coast of Zanzibar, anchor at Bawe Island for some snorkeling, and enjoy a barbecue at Nyange Sandbank.
Hello everyone, welcome to Stone Town, in the year 2000 this town was gazetted by UNESCO as one among world heritage sites. The town is rich of history, culture, architectures, museums, souvenir shops, hotels, and a cosmopolitan society.
During this tour, we are going to visit various places of interest like:
- Anglican cathedral / former slave market
- Darajani market
- Old fort / Arab fort
- House of wonders
- Forodhani garden
- St Joseph cathedral
- Palace museum
- Africa house
- Freddie Mercury's house
Please come with me to explore this town and experience the local lifestyle, beautifully carved doors, and narrow street alleys/terraces that look alike something that will astonish, impress and motivate you to visit this town again and again
Stone town (Old Town) also known as Mji Mkongwe in a Swahili language is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main and capital city of Zanzibar. That contains a huge history since the original Local people of Zanzibar, Persians, Portuguese then the Sultanate of Oman. The newer portion of the city is known as Ng'ambo, Swahili for 'the other side'.
Here you get full information about the History of Zanzibar, the slave trade in East Africa, and Old Stone Town.
Also, you can see historical attractions and heritages that are available in a Stone Town like:
- The House of Wonders
- Old Fort
- Freddy Mercury Museum
- Forodhani Garden
- Jaws Corner
- Darajani Market
- Anglican and Catholic church
- Former slave market site
If that is not enough, you will experience the Arabic architectures, Indian architectures and local architectures without forgetting Arabic doors/windows, Indian doors/windows, and Zanzibar local doors.
Hello travellers!
I'm Ally, a local tour guide in Zanzibar. I am thrilled to invite you to join my free walking tour of Stone Town. This is a great way to explore the UNESCO- listed historic center of Zanzibar City and learn about its rich history and culture .
During the tour we will visit some of Stone Town's most famous landmarks, including the House of Wonders , the Old Fort and the Sultan's Palace . We will also wander the narrow streets and alleys , taking in the sights, sounds and smells of this vibrant city.
I'll share stories about Stone Town's past, from its beginnings as a trading port to its role as a center of the slave trade . I will also talk about the city's unique architecture , which reflects its diverse cultural influences .
Hope to see you during the tour and show you the oldest city!
Things to bring on the tour;
- Camera
- Bottle of water
I am so excited to be your best tour guide in this wonderful tour for unforgettable moments that will guide your walks while having a good day capturing the spirits of the city.
Welcome to my city.