Zanzibar City History Tour

Step into a living museum, where centuries of history unfold before your eyes. Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a captivating blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European cultures. Wander through its labyrinthine streets, marvel at its iconic architecture, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of its past.

The Anglican Cathedral of Christ Church was built in Stone Town (the old part of Zanzibar city) in the place where the biggest slave market of Eastern Africa operated. Its altar was placed exactly where the slaves for sale were whipped. On the floor, among the benches, there are black cobblestones as a remembrance of the dungeons used for slaves in the basement. Outside the Cathedral, there is a stone monument showing four people enchained by their necks as a way of reproducing the way in which slaves were offered to buyers. Near the Church there is the Exhibition of the Slave Market of Eastern Africa, an exhibition center that displays pictures, photographs and historical information.

The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town. It is located on the main seafront, adjacent to another landmark building of the city, the House of Wonders (former palace of the Sultan of Zanzibar), and facing the Forodhani Gardens. The Old Fort is one of the prominent visitor attractions in Stone Town, and its courtyard as been adapted to serve as a cultural centre with curio shops selling tourist-oriented merchandise such as tingatinga paintings; it also has an open-air amphitheatre where live dance and music shows are held most evenings, a restaurant, and a tourist information desk. It is also the main venue used for large events such as the Festival of the Dhow Countries (also known as the Zanzibar International Film Festival) and the Sauti za Busara.

Darajani Market is the main market in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is also known as Estella Market and informally as Mariketti Co. The market is located on Darajani Road, in the vicinity of the Anglican Christ Cathedral. The main structure of the market was built in 1904 by Bomanjee Maneckjee for Sultan Ali bin Hammoud. It was later extended and restored.It is a local market for affordable spices, fruits, vegetables, fish and meat where you can enjoy a real buying experience.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• North and East areas
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  North and East areas
  Pickup included
• South area
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  South area
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• Stone Town area
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  Stone Town area
  Pickup included

• Waiting Charge, Fuel Surcharges & Service Fees
• Service of Informative, friendly and Experienced Professional Tour guide
• Entrances Fees
• Mineral Water During the Tour
• Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car with air condition

• lunch
• Expenses of a personal Nature

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Zanziflowers Tours And Safaris.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.