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Zanzibar: Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour

By Beach & Safari Holidays
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $20 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • See popular sights in Stone Town like the Palace Museum
  • Get to choose between a morning or afternoon departure
  • Explore the maze of alleyways lined with old stone house with a local guide
  • Experience harmonious blend of Arabic,African, Indian,European cultures together
  • Choose between two options Stone town tour OR Half day Zanzibar experience

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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What's included, what's not

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    Hotel pickup and drop-off (only if option selected)
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    Experienced driver
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    Tour guide
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    Stone Town guided walking tour
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    10 USD per person Slave market entry ticket (only if option selected)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food
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    Gratuities
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    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    10 USD per person Freddie Mercury entry ticket

What you can expect

OPTION 1 : Single Tour Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour only

Through a local guide, discover the beauty of Stone Town, the oldest city in Zanzibar. Designated a World Heritage Site in 2000, Stone Town is a vibrant hub where Arabic, African, Indian, and European cultures harmoniously converge, creating a lively and multicultural atmosphere.

Take in the different historical landmarks and discover how the town has changed over time. From the ancient buildings to the busy markets and even learn a little about the slavery which went on back in the day.

Embark on a captivating exploration of Stone Town led by a local guide, unraveling centuries of history through its streets. You will encounter mosques, churches, and temples standing side by side.

Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of bustling markets, where the sights, sounds, and flavors of local life come alive before your eyes.
This tour is mainly done as a walking tour and with this, you will meet the locals and find the best places to visit.

Gain a deeper understanding of Stone Town's complex history, including its poignant connections to the historic trade routes and the enduring legacy of slavery.

Connect with welcoming locals as you traverse hidden alleys and discover authentic spots favored by residents, uncovering the true essence of Stone Town. After your walking guided tour, your driver will drop you off at your hotel.

OPTION 2 : Half Day Zanzibar Island Guided Tour Experience

Learn about the locals of Zanzibar
Discover all the different wonders that Zanzibar has to offer
Explore the North part of the Island
Connect into the way of how the locals live here in Zanzibar

This excursion is to provide you with a deeper understanding and connection into the way of how the locals live here in Zanzibar.

Your guide will take you to the nearest local village, where you will see local houses, explore the pineapple plantation, the local market offering sugarcane, rice and fresh fish.

You will then head towards the north of the island. Here you can explore, relax and enjoy the views.

After this memorable day, our driver will drop you off back at your hotel. Kindly note that the guide can flexibly adjust the route throughout the excursion.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania