1-Day Stone Town Tour with Market, Museums and Old Slave Market

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Stone Town's main city market, opened in 1904
• 02 Admire ancient sand and stone houses with Arab and Indian architectural touches
• 03 See carved doors with brass studs and traditional balconies
• 04 Visit the Anglican Cathedral of Christ on the site of the Old Slave Market
• 05 Discover the Sultans Palace Museum, House of Wonders, and Old Arab Fort

Start your full-day tour at Stone Town's main city market, which opened in 1904, and discover the architectural beauty of the town's ancient sand and stone houses. Admire carved doors with brass studs and balconies that reflect Arab and Indian influences, then visit historic landmarks including the old post office, Freddie Mercury's house, and the Anglican Cathedral of Christ on the site of the Old Slave Market. The experience also includes cultural highlights such as the Sultans Palace Museum, the House of Wonders (Beit-el-ajaib), and the Old Arab Fort.

Your next stop will be the Anglican Cathedral of Christ, on the site of the Old Slave Market.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Zanzibar

Languages Belarusian, English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Stone Town Market, Historic Landmarks and Museums

• The tour starts at the main city market, which was opened in 1904.
• You will then get a comprehensive view of Stone Town architecture, with its ancient sand and stone houses, some of which have an Arab and Indian touch, carved doors with brass studs, and balconies.
• You will also get the chance to see the old post office and Freddie Mercury's house.
• Your next stop will be the Anglican Cathedral of Christ, on the site of the Old Slave Market.
• Continue your tour to the Sultans Palace Museum and the House of Wonders (Beit-el-ajaib).
• Next to this, you can also see the Old Arab Fort.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All entry fees
• Guide
• Transfer from the hotel and back
• Beverage

What's Not Included

• Anything not listed above
• Tips

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Dress light

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.