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Stone Town, Spice Market, History and Architecture

Zanzibar stone town is the last and only surviving coastal East African town that emerged in the last quarter of the 19th Century.
This was the biggest trade center in East Africa that drew the attention of almost everyone in the world. Therefore, it was then raised as a cosmopolitan city in East Africa.
Because of this, it led to the emergence of several cultures and traditions in Zanzibar which is now considered the most important part of Stone town and Zanzibar's history in general.
Therefore, on the Stone town tour, we shall provide you with full information about Zanzibar and Stone town's history, culture, traditions, and values of Zanzibar.
Not only that but also, we shall pass through every important and most visited monument in Stone town such as:

1. Freddy Mercury's house, is where Freddy Mercury was born
2. Livingstone house. This is Dr. David Livingstone and other English explores stayed
3. Former German conselate.
4. Old fort/Arab/Portuguese fort. This is where the Portuguese had their Chapel before being overthrown by the Arabs.
5. House of wonders. This is the first biggest building ever built in the Coastal East African region.
6. Sultan's palace. Where it used to be the Sultan's residential house
7. Forodhani park, also a night market. This used to be the biggest East African harbor now a chilling sport in Stone town
8. Zanzibar doors. We shall experience all types of Zanzibar doors, the most attractive doors in East Africa.
9. Darajani and Vikokotoni bazaar. These are a public markets that are unique and attractive to every Stone town visitors
10. Former slave market site. This, which used to be the biggest slave market center in the world now an Anglican cathedral.
11. Darajani Bazaar. It's the public local market in stone town, with the local vendors, and a nice shopping place in spices, local fruits and so much more 

Enjoy my comic and energetic tours all over the way

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes
Available in English

Mohammed
Guide: Mohammed
PRO
Guiding since 2023
I am originated from the cent islands of Zanzibar famously known as East African Paradise. I am one of the best and most trusted tourist guides here. My interest is to share the knowledge I have related to the local history, culture, values, norms and traditions of the Zanzibar people. In fact, I have been to several attractive places that draw attentions of almost every visitor who come to Zanzibar such as Stone town world heritage site where you can see the old East African biggest coastal town. I would like to welcome all of you to our lovely Zanzibar islands and we say it here HAKUNA MATATA to mean no worries. Thanks

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Stone Town, Spice Market, History and Architecture




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