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The memory of Stone Town - free walking tour

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Fatma
Registered on April 25, 2023

my name is Fatma, I'm professional tour guide based on history, culture, architectures and slave trade

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

The Stone Town of Zanzibar Island is one of the world heritage sites which contains a lot of memories of the past.
It was announced in the year 2000 it's mostly dating back to the 14 century when by many countries got through mainly reasons for Spices. The Stone Town had a deep port and was easy to cross by using a dhow from Middle Eastern Europe and far from China and japans which got high value at the time, therefore, all the memories from Swahili city-states Bantu migration who image along the east coast of Africa still some of them exist. However, Zanzibar island in stone town was dominated by Oman Arabs for different periods called Sultan and at the moment Zanzibar was under British doctorate in the year 1890 all the things which happened made the cultures of the Stone Town of Zanzibar today.

During the tour, we will visit:

  • The Former Slave Market
  • Old Fort
  • Old customs
  • The magnificent wooden curved door
  • Architectural design
  • Forodhan Garden
  • Darajani market


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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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    I will be at Forodhan Park where there's a bandstand

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Forodhani

    I will be in Forodhan guarden where there is a bandstand.. They will get experience about cultural fusion of Zanzibar Island, therefore the arrival of different people from different places in the world, across the Indian Ocean. They will verily see the white arch and four Island,bandstand, fountain and a place where night market is taking place with it's all history of the Forodhan guarden since 14th.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Zanzibar Spice Community Shop

    Clients will tremendously enjoy to see all spices and fruits which grow on tropical areas,and found around the coast of Africa and see the daily activities of the Zanzibarian people.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral

    Outside East Africa slave market when we arrive there the travelers will get to know about slave trade all over the world how it was and how it's now called, however the history of slavery will based on East Africa,and they will also understand about slave trade in East African as well as whole world in general.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Old Fort of Zanzibar

    Absolutely they will get a knowledge about the history of porguese with their arrival in Zanzibar Island and omis. Defenetly the travelers will see empythieter, the features of the Fort which means cosmopolitan architectures however the travelers will understand about arrival of the porguese in Zanzibar how they left and did.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Old Customs House

    The customer's will see old customer house where by people use to get stumped either to export or import the ancient time, therefore you will see Art exhibition and school music, and also place with it's history the building style which used by Omanise and how it was used for the views of stone town of Zanzibar.

  • 6
    Outside visit
    Mizingani Seafront Hotel

    Stone town street the travelers will tremendously enjoy to see the management worden corved doors, with the different types and styles and take awesome pictures with it during the tours.

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

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Catherine 18 Mar 2024
Hamburg

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
We learned so much from Ali. His knowledge of the island is very impressive and we would definitely recommend this guided tour for all.
Stuart 11 Mar 2024

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Our walk with Fatima was excellent. She's extremely knowledgeable and good fun to engage with. Loved the route in and around all the little side streets.
Mariusz 13 Feb 2024
Coventry

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Travelled in group - Feb 2024
Fatma couldn't be with us. But Ali made very good job. Very nice guy with deep knolidge about history of Zanzibar and also other countries. Rispect! I recommend
Nirvaan 22 Nov 2023
Mumbai

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Fatma couldn’t make the tour so she sent her partner Ali and he was very dedicated and devoted to sharing his knowledge of Zanzibar and Tanzania.
Tanzeela 20 Nov 2023
Dallas

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Ali is a wonderful tour guide and gave loads of very informative information on Zanzibar's past and present. I would recommend a tour with him if you're visiting Zanzibar City.
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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
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people 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
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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