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STONE TOWN CITY TOUR

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Duration

Half day

Cancellation

No Cancellation

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

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Overview

Stone Town of Zanzibar (Arabicمدينة زنجبار الحجرية‎), also known as Mji Mkongwe (Swahili for “old town”), is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. The newer portion of the city is known as Ng’ambo, Swahili for ‘the other side’. Stone Town is located on the western coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Former capital of the Zanzibar Sultanate, and flourishing centre of the spice trade as well as the slave trade in the 19th century, it retained its importance as the main city of Zanzibar during the period of the British protectorate.[1] When Tanganyika and Zanzibar joined each other to form the United Republic of Tanzania, Zanzibar kept a semi-autonomous status, with Stone Town as its local government seat.

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Highlights

  • Follow the trail of the sultans, slaves and explorers in the
  • winding streets of Stone Town. Your guide will tell you
  • about the events that shaped Zanzibar, leading you
  • through the buildings where it all happened, such as the
  • former Slave Market and Anglican Cathedral,
  • the House of Wonders and the Sultans’ Palace Museum,
  • the Old Arab Fort and Dispensary.
  • The walking tour will provide you with a window into
  • modern life in Stone Town. Explore the markets, seafood
  • and fish piled in the fish market, and the neat stacks of
  • fruit and vegetables as traders sell their wares from their
  • stalls. An optional stop at The Zanzibar Coffee House
  • provides a rest from the heat, hustle and bustle.
  • The City Tour is very flexible and can be adapted to suit
  • your interest and time frame, if you’re a shopaholic,
  • culture vulture or history buff. If you want to hunt for
  • antiques in the souvenir shops or follow David
  • Livingstone’s time in Zanzibar and walk the path of the
  • slave trade. Your guide can recommend and develop a
  • route that will optimise your time and get the most out of
  • your trip

What you will do

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Stone Town City Tour

Advisable
- Closed walking shoes.
- Please dress conservatively when walking through
Stone Town.
- Women should cover their shoulders

Included/Excluded

  • All entrance fees
  • bottled mineral
  • water
  • a tour guide
  • a private transfer from the hotel
  • meals
  • travel insurance
  • items of personal nature
  • anything not mentioned under inclusions

Activity's Location

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

FAQs

Stone Town City Tour
Above prices are to be used as a guideline only and rates may vary. Certain guided tours depart from central
points and additional charges may apply for pick up points located outside of the central points.
Important! Due to COVID-19 protocols, numbers are restricted on tours. Please take note that there may be
tours that are currently not operating or where days or times may have changed.
Please enquire directly with Orient travel for additional information. Standard terms & conditions apply.

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