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Stone town tour(city tour)

Half Day

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town provides living evidence of a rich cultural heritage, where Arabic, Indian, Persian and European influences blended with local African tradition. This half-day private tour takes you to all highlights of Stone Town such as

Darajani Town Market the main bazaar in Zanzibar, as well as the former Slave Market, Forodhani Gardens with view to the House of Wonders, Sultan Palace, Old Fort and much more worth exploring.

While wandering through the old city of Stone Town listen closely to our guide's sagas and tales of Zanzibar's most popular inhabitants among them Princess Salme, Farrokh Bulsara and Bi Kidude and follow their footsteps of past. The tour winding by inviting visitors to get lost into this fascinating and unique

ancient city by opting to do shopping for some memorable gift by themselves or get our guide to show you some art, craft and souvenir shops and instruct you how to bargain the best prices.

A melting pot of African, Indian, European and Arabic influences, Stone Town is a fascinating place to explore. Take a tour of this UNESCO-listed site and you'll be regaled with tales of famous residents, polish your haggling skills in the market, then visit the infamous Prison Island - a former slave colony now home to families of the giant tortoise.

Follow your guide on a tour of the Zanzibar capital and you'll stop by must-sees like the old slave market and Forodhani Gardens - a small park that boasts big views over the city. Practice your bargaining skills in Darajani bazaar and hear about famous residents of the city such as Farrokh Bulsara also known as Freddie Mercury.