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Stone Town City Tour

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Stone Town City Tour

HIGHLIGHTS

 Ancient Arab colonial history

 Visit the Anglican Church

 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 curved doors of Stone Town.

OVERVIEW

It may not have a particularly romantic name, but Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little changed in the last 200 years.It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings.This one-upmanship is particularly reflected in the brass-studded, carved, wooden doors – there are more than 500 different examples of this handiwork. You can spend many idle hours and days just wandering through the fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways.

Stone Town City Tour
Stone Town City Tour

This is a walking tour that takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders,the former slave market for East African Slave trade, and the Arab Fort amongst others, 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 culture. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. A guided walk through this colorful and alternating city with tour knowledgeable tour guides, who knows not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in Stone town. Stone town tour is a walking tour and takes almost 3 hrs of walking in the narrow streets. The half day trip includes the guide and all entrance fees.

ITINERARY

 Visit the Anglican Church

Visit the Anglican Church of Christ built by Bishop Steers in 1874 and get a chance to walk through the streets of Stone Town and get to buy tropical fruits and spices, while hearing different dialects being spoken by the people of the town at the market.



 Visit the Sultan Palace Museum, House of Wonders & the Central Market

Part of a palace complex was the main official residence within the Zanzibar Stone Town. Sultan Said and some of his descendants lie buried in this palace graveyard.



 Visit the Peace Memorial Museum

Designed by the same architect who designed the High Court (also located in town), J. H. Sinclair, the National Museum is home to many of memorabilia including, most notably, Livingstone's medical chest.

INCLUDE:

 Pick up and drop off from your Hotel

 Entrances fees

 1L bottle of mineral water

 Transport waiting charge

 Experienced Professional Tour guide

 All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included

EXCLUDE:

 Medical insurance

 Flights

 Visa

 Expenses of a personal nature