Cultural Walking Tour through Stonetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cultural Walking Tour through Stonetown a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Stonetown is a UNCESCO world heritage site since 2000. It was the main center of the slave trading around the Indian ocean, you can see many important spots of the abominable past of this time. The city is full of historical importance in East Africa. Stonetowns architecture, reflects the various influences underlying the Swahili culture, giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements. Immerse yourself in all the wonderful smells, colors and spectacle that you can only find here through the mix of the different cultures. In our guided Tour we will see and explain all important places of the history, the House of Wonders, Forodhani Garden, Slave Trade Museum / Anglican Church, the Hindu Temple, Catholic Church, Darajani Market, Jaws Corner and much more. Loose yourself in the narrow streets, look at the carved doors which tell stories, venture into the rush of the market and feel the spirit of Zanzibar.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Forodhani Park, On the Waterfront, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

The Forodhani Garden is a small park of the historical city of Stonetown. The place is located along the main seawalk of Stonetown, just in front of the most famous buildings of the old city, the House of Wonders and the Old Fort. This place is very famous for locals and tourist to meet and chill, it becomes also very busy during the evening as a night food market.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib), Mizingani Rd, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

On our way we pass the famous House of wonders, unfortunately the building is under construction and we just can tell you the history outside of the building

Stop At: Darajani Bazaar, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

Zanzibar's main market is a hive of activity, with everything. Come and enjoy the smelling of the different spices, fruits and vegetables. See how local deal and bugging on the traditional fish and meat market.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, Mkunazini Road, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

We will pass the famous Slave Market/Anglican Cathredral in Stonetown, we will explain you the history about the slave trade in east africa

Pass By: Jaw's Corner, Baghani St, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Jaws Corner is THE hotspot in Stonetown, drink a fresh brewed coffee and watch the local people playing the typical Bao Game.

Pass By: Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

Princess Salme was the daughter of the Sultan, who fled after fall in love with a german man.