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Zanzibar: Stone Town 3-Hour Walking Tour

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Zanzibar: Stone Town 3-Hour Walking Tour
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Peruse the Zanzibar Stone Town on this 3-hour walking tour, with a professional guide who will take you to the historical sites, fruits and spice market, curio shops and bazaar streets.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian
Pickup included
Your hotel.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

m
marie – France

Very good visit and discovery of Stone Town thanks to our guide Amari, the history of this city largely deserves a guide to understand Thank you

G
Guglielmo – Italy

The city of Stone Town is very characteristic, full of narrow streets that hide secrets and surprising views. Our guide, Mohamed, was good at showing them to us, describing anecdotes about the history of the city and its inhabitants. He also took us to a typical food market, and to an association where they exhibit paintings by local artists, and where they teach tourists the art of making typical products. Highly recommended as a tour

Highlights

  • Visit the old slave market
  • Discover the origin of Swahili
  • Explore the historical sites
  • Visit the spice and fruit market

Full description

After a greeting and short briefing, you will be heading to the old fort which is also known as the Arab fort, the house of wonders, and then to Forodhani Gardens, a darajani fruits and spice market, and the Zanzibar ferry terminal. The tour also includes visits to the Freddie Mercury house, Zanzibar Curio Shop, Jaws Corner coffee shop, and more. Visit the Anglican cathedral, also known as the former slave market which was used for centuries as a hub for the East African slave market, whereby slaves were hunted and abducted from Malawi, Congo, Zambia and other parts of east Africa. With your guide you will have enough time for some leisure time to explore the narrow streets alongside the curio shops. The tour will end after 3 hours.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide fee to all the markets
  • Entrance fee to Sultan Palace
  • Government taxes
  • Tips for the guide

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • If tourists are staying in Stone Town, the pick up time from the hotel is at 9:00 AM, the guide will come to collect you at your hotel lobby
  • Tourists must wear clothing which is at least below the knees
  • You may not take someone's picture without their permission
  •  Comfortable shoes are suggested for leisure walking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 67 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    3.7/5
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marie – FranceOctober 19, 2024 – Verified booking
Very good visit and discovery of Stone Town thanks to our guide Amari, the history of this city largely deserves a guide to understand Thank you
G
Guglielmo – ItalySeptember 27, 2024 – Verified booking
The city of Stone Town is very characteristic, full of narrow streets that hide secrets and surprising views. Our guide, Mohamed, was good at showing them to us, describing anecdotes about the history of the city and its inhabitants. He also took us to a typical food market, and to an association where they exhibit paintings by local artists, and where they teach tourists the art of making typical products. Highly recommended as a tour
K
Katja – GermanySeptember 7, 2024 – Verified booking
super informative our guide was only negative about the reference to buy spices at a certain stand...in my opinion and research at other stands that are available cheaper

Product ID: 208863

Activity provider:Babu Tours & Safaris

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