Free tour

Free tour of Zanzibar Free tour of Stone Town

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Zanzibar

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

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 Zanzibar's history, religions, and cultures .

The free 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 free 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)

Hotel Africa House (former British club)

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.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

57 Kenyatta Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania

We meet outside Freddie Mercury Museum in Stone town. I will wait outside Freddie Mercury Museum.

Outside visit

Freddie Mercury's House In Zanzibar

This is the meeting point we meet to start guided walking tour in Stone town, the house is the place Freddie Mercury grow up in Zanzibar and spent his early childhood years in Zanzibar.

Outside visit

St Joseph's Cathedral

The historical church in East Africa with a unique Architecture of early Christian Church in East Africa

Outside visit

Jaw's Corner

The heart of Stone town and vibrant area where people socialize and enjoy the day

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.