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Free Walking Tour Essential Stone Town

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Ahmad
Registered on August 18, 2022

"I'm Ahmad Nk from Zanzibar-Tanzania. A professional tourism service provider. I officially work as heritage guide in my country. I represent Zanzibar-Tanzania and my guiding section: history, culture, Architecture, and marine life. From than on I provide all excursions in zanzibar." 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 isone of the few remaining ancient towns in Africa. It’s beauty, and historical value has 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.

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Tour description

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.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    R5QQ+FJ7, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    R5QQ+FJ7, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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    At the bandstand of forodhani Park, I will be wait for you will take my whatsapp number and text me so here is my number +255675806047 and I will send you my picture before coming it could be easy to know me

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Old Fort of Zanzibar
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Forodhani
  • 3
    Outside visit
    House of Wonders
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
  • 5
    Outside visit
    St Joseph's Cathedral
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Freddie Mercury's House In Zanzibar

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

4.76
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(29 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.55
Fun
4.24
Expression
4.38
Quality
4.59
Route
4.5
Brianna (1 Rating)
Melbourne

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Ahmad was so knowledgeable and taught us so many interesting facts about Stone Town. He was respectful and professional and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him!
Santi (1 Rating)

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
We had a Stone Town tour with Ahmad as our guide and it was great. I appreciate his great knowledge of the area and also his sympathy!
Sattari (4 Ratings)
Helsinki

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Travelled alone - Jun 2024
It was super great, Ahmad did the tour even though I was the only one that day to have registered. That's rare and I've really appreciated it. Great explanations, great city's tour, super friendly, and he was taking his time to answer to all my questions and to explain me even more.. He is really generous. I had an awesome time in his company!
Caroline (1 Rating)
Solna

Verified booking
Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Ahmad was a very good guide with alot of knowledge of the towns and islands history. I really recommend his guided tour.
Juan (2 Ratings)
Chilecito

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Tuvimos un muy buen recorrido con Ahmad. Nos llevo por los lugares mas icónicos de Zanzibar. Es muy entendido de toda la historia de la isla y de Tanzania. Estuvo siempre dispuesto a responder todas nuestras dudas. Totalmente recomendado
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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