Zanzibar Stone Town

Description

This four-hours tour begins at your hotel or entry point where you are walking and driven around the historic old city of fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. It begins with a visit to Zanzibar’s colorful market which opened in 1904. Alive with the buzz of locals bartering fresh vegetables and baskets of tropical fruit, amongst the heady aroma of herbs and spices. Here you will see and be able to buy a variety of being tropical fruits and spices. This is the best place to feel the multiculturalism of Zanzibar, due to the resident’s different origins. From here we continue onto the site of the Anglican Cathedral at Mkunazini built by the Bishop Eduard Streers in 1874 exactly on the site of the former slave market.

The guide will also show you the slaves monuments and the place where slaves were kept before being auctioned. The crucifix of the Church came from the tree in Zambia, Chitambo village under which the heart of Dr. Livingstone was buried. You will also see the Arab's old fort, the house of wonders and the Freddy Mercury house Without forgetting the architecture of Stone town with the two types of carved doors whitch are: arabs and indian style. It is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. The architectural style of Stone town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and cultures. Stone Town has some excellent gift shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. Your tour ends with a stroll through the narrow street.

HALF DAY - Per person from one to three $ 80. The increase in the number of customers and the decrease in distance lead to a decrease in price.