Zanzibar historic Stone Town private tour
Excursions & day trips

Zanzibar historic Stone Town private tour

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$67.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • It's a morning of monuments and markets on this tour of multi-cultural Stone Town
  • Your local guide will share their love of this city as they point out it's highlights and landmarks
  • You'll have a chance to haggle with the locals for crafts and trinkets at the Darajani Market
What to expect

You'll find African, Indian, European and Arabic influences all muddled together in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town. On this half-day private tour, you'll weave through the narrow streets lined with markets, mosques and monuments, with your guide leading the way and pointing out all the historic landmarks.

You'll begin at the Christ Church Cathedral, built in the 1870s on the site of a former slave market. There are many layers to the town's history and involvement in the slave trade, and your guide will explain more as you go on to visit a memorial and museum dedicated to it.

You'll have some free time to see the Forodhani Gardens, where you'll get a great view of the Old Fort and the modestly named, House of Wonders – it is a former sultan's house, after all! There's a quick stop at the Tanzanite Museum where you'll see the country's prized, violet gemstone. Top tip, if you have any loved ones with a December birthday, then Tanzanite is their birthstone – just in case you need any gift inspiration. Then, it's time to polish your haggling skills at Darajani Market, Zanzibar's main bazaar, where your guide can help you snag local crafts and souvenirs.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • To ensure you're dressed respectfully in this predominantly Muslim society, we recommend wearing loose-fitting, non-transparent clothing that covers your shoulders and legs
  • Just so you know, the length of your tour could vary slightly due to the location of your hotel, the local traffic conditions and the weather
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Food not included
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
MUSEMENT SPA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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