Stone Town Heritage and Cultural Walk
Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Stone Town and begin at the old slave market, now the Anglican Church. Here, you will have the chance to trace the history of the East African slave trade and discover the legacy of the world-famous explorer Dr David Livingstone and other missionaries.
Continue to the breathtaking Darajani Market, filled with fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, and spices. You will have the opportunity to shop, taste, take photographs, and look for the fresh daily catch from the Indian Ocean, along with fruits, spices, and vegetables from local Zanzibari horticultural producers.
Walk through the narrow streets of Stone Town to Zanzibar Coffee House, where you can relax and enjoy the aromatic coffee of your choice.
Proceed to the Sultan Palace, where you will have the chance to discover the history of the Sultan Dynasty of Zanzibar and explore the ambience inside this majestic palace.
Explore Forodhani Garden, the famous evening gathering place where locals sell delicious seafood, sugarcane juice, BBQ, Zanzibar pizza, and much more.
Make your next stop at the House of Wonders (Bait el-Ajab), once the tallest building in East Africa, a ceremonial palace with many mysterious stories inside.
Visit the Old Fort, also known as the Old Arabic Fort, a historic battle arena and the site of a famous primitive railway station, among other points of interest.
Continue walking to the home of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer, songwriter, frontman, and guitarist of the rock band Queen. Here, you will hear about his history and have the chance to take a photo near his house.
Visit the French Catholic cathedral, Notre Dame of Zanzibar, a beautifully sculpted church in the heart of Stone Town with many stories to tell.
Continue the tour by wandering through the narrow streets of Stone Town, exploring the Zanzibar doors, and visiting many souvenir shops and boutiques.
Return to your pickup point, where the driver will drop you off at the hotel.