Free tour

Stone Town, Spice Market, History and Architecture

4.87

Excellent(23)

Zanzibar

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Mohammed

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 27 February 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

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

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

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Forodhani Park, Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania

I will be inside the Forodhani Park right at the pavilion or podium, there are round concreted benches there, Iam black, neither short nor tall, Iam in a cap, and a small bag just like a male purse hanging or sometimes a backpack

Free entry

Forodhani Park

Meet your guide in a beautiful waterfront park on the Stone Town seafront, with views of traditional dhows sailing by. The guests will experience the famous Forodhani Night Market. They can sample delicious, affordable Zanzibari street food like grilled seafood, Zanzibar pizza, and sugar cane juice. It's the perfect, lively introduction to Zanzibar.

Outside visit

House of Wonders

Guests will see a landmark ceremonial palace and the tallest building in Stone Town, facing the Forodhani Gardens on the seafront. Historical Significance Built in 1883 by Sultan Barghash bin Said. It was named "House of Wonders" because it was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity and the first in East Africa to have an elevator.

Free entry

Old Fort of Zanzibar

Old Fort (Ngome Konge) Explore this 17th-century fort built by Omani Arabs. The inner courtyard now hosts shops, an amphitheater for cultural performances, and art galleries. Oldest building in Stone Town, free to enter, often has live music and dance shows.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).