Free tour
Free tour of Zanzibar Free tour of Stone Town
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Guru: Nassor
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Registered on 15 May 2022
I'm Nassor a local tour guide born and raised in Zanzibar. I'm registered tour guide in Zanzibar with a guiding license.
I love meeting with new people and share my knowledges about Zanzibar its history, cultures and life.
I welcome you all in my beautiful city of Stone Town to see its beauty of the architectures, a fusion of religions and cultures.
Join me as your local tour guide in this free walking tour in Stone Town to explores and wonders the beauty of Stone Town
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Stone Town is the cradle of the history, religions, and cultures of Zanzibar.
The free tour through Stone Town takes you through narrow alleys to explore the fascinating history and beauty of Stone Town.
As you walk through Stone Town, you will see a mix 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 the birthplace of Freddie Mercury as you visit his house.
The free tour covers a visit to some of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town with historical significance in the history of Zanzibar, such as
- Old slave market, now Anglican church (museum in Stone Town)
- A visit to the 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 Zanzibaris in the market.
- Explore the carved wooden door that was once used as a status symbol for the homeowner, showing their wealth and high esteem in society.
- Immerse yourself in the narrow alleys of Stone Town to witness the beauty of the different architectures designed and realized in Stone Town.
- Heading to the northern side of Stone Town, dominated by Zanzibar's iconic buildings, such as
- Old Sultan's Palace of Zanzibar
- Old Dispensary
- Old Customs House
- House of Wonders
- Old Arab Fort
- Forodhani Gardens (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 Freddie Mercury House (the house where Freddie 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 converse and socialize)
- Africa House Hotel (former British club)
If you love shopping and want to buy souvenirs, Stone Town has many shops to meet your needs.
The tour ends at the Freddie Mercury museum.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
Nos encontramos fuera de la Iglesia Anglicana (antiguo sitio del mercado de esclavos) ubicada en la calle Mkunazini, cerca de la Escuela Primaria Mkunazini.
Te esperaré fuera de la Iglesia Anglicana en la puerta principal.
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Free entry
Darajani Bazaar
Darajani market is the central market in Zanzibar and it is a place to see the local produce and activies of local Zanzibaris
The market has five parts inside,each differ with the stuffs found in each section in a market,these are fish part,meat,spices,fruits and vegetable parts
it is where local Zanzibaris come to shop and tourists intrested with the spices and buy from here and smell the aroma of the spices from the spice part
2
Outside visit
House of Wonders
The former tallest building in Zanzibar and entire coast of east africa with its wonder's of architecture and its huge size was the first tallest building in Zanzibar and east africa
it was a wonder because of it was first with an elevator,water and electricity
it is standing as a landmark building of Zanzibar
3
Free entry
Old Fort of Zanzibar
The fort was construcred in 1698 after the Portuguese were expelled in Zanzibar by Arabs from Oman following the Portuguese occupation that last for two century
it is the oldest and largest building in Stone town with two parts inside.
The fort is visited during the day and has two parts inside with an old part and a new part designed an amphitheater
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 11 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
