Zanzibar Stone Town Tour
Overview
Stone Town, the biggest town in Zanzibar, is among the first destination for most people on their trip Zanzibar Island. It’s an amazing place and you shouldn’t skip it like most tourists do.
The Stone Town tour serves as a perfect introduction to Zanzibar and the island’s rich cultural heritage. Walk Stone Town’s narrow streets to uncover the history of the slave trade and more of Arabic, African, Asian and European influences.
Throughout the centuries Stone Town has been a crossroad for traders and slaves, sultans, and explorers. Wonder through this ancient town of bazaars and ancient mosques, of old Arab houses and cathedrals. This tour will take you to the former Slave Market, House of Wonders, and the Sultan’s Palace, then on the Old Arab Fort and Dispensary. Along the way, you will pass the fish and spice markets and spot many ancient Zanzibari doors, gateways to ancient mansions, intricately carved with studded brass posts.
- Visit the House of Wonder, Sultan Palace Museum & the Central Market
- Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
- Walking on narrows streets of Stone Town, Small shops, souvenirs, food, and famous, beautifully carved doors of Stone Town.
