About this experience
With this tour will get to explore different historical sites found in the old stone town city of Zanzibar with their history behind them.
Due to the vast history behind Stone Town City, this tour is a must when you visit Zanzibar.
You will also get to explore the largest spice farm found in the north of Zanzibar island outside the town.
Here you will get to see different spices, and how local dishes are being prepared and made
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr 10 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr 10 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional local guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Cultural and historical explanations
Not included
- Pickup and drop off outside Stone town per way
- Entrance fees at Anglican church
Itinerary and highlights
The House of Wonders was constructed in 1883 by Barghash bin Said, the second Sultan of Zanzibar, as a ceremonial palace. Barghash made the door extra wide so he could enter the house on the back of an elephant, and the building’s large pillars and two-story clock tower were covered in white paint. From the get-go, the house was adorned with electricity and a working elevator, the first in all of East Africa to do so.
Explore St. George’s Anglican Church, built atop a former slave market in Barbados. Hear haunting tales of resilience, see the striking African mahogany altar, and stand where enslaved people were once sold. A powerful, reflective journey through Barbados’ colonial past.
Did you know that Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar? Stone Town is the birthplace of the famous Queen singer and is the capital of the island of Zanzibar, a real paradise in Tanzania.
Freddy Mercury was born in Stone Town on 5 September 1946 in the then British protectorate of Zanzibar where his parents had moved due to his father's work at the secretariat of state for the colonies.
The Old Fort, 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.
The travelers will see the spice clearly from the beginning for growing and harvesting them, aromatic smells of leaves, back and roots of the spice that will make you unforgettable experience of spice tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up all travellers from your hotel reception.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- XPERIENCE TOURS AND TRAVEL LTD
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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