Explore Zanzibar City’s Stone Town, a UNESCO site, and uncover a rich blend of cultures and history in its winding streets.
Explore Zanzibar City’s Stone Town, a UNESCO site, and uncover a rich blend of cultures and history in its winding streets.
- Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - The Anglican Cathedral of Christ Church stands in Stone Town, the historic part of Zanzibar City, on the site of Eastern Africa’s largest slave market. The altar is positioned where slaves were once whipped for sale. Black cobblestones among the benches serve as a reminder of the slave dungeons in the…
- Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - The Anglican Cathedral of Christ Church stands in Stone Town, the historic part of Zanzibar City, on the site of Eastern Africa’s largest slave market. The altar is positioned where slaves were once whipped for sale. Black cobblestones among the benches serve as a reminder of the slave dungeons in the basement. Outside, a stone monument depicts four individuals chained by their necks, illustrating how slaves were presented to buyers.
Nearby, the Exhibition of the Slave Market of Eastern Africa offers an exhibition center with pictures, photographs, and historical information.
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - The Old Fort, also known as Ngome Kongwe or the Arab Fort, is a historic fortification in Stone Town, Zanzibar’s capital. As the oldest building and a key attraction in Stone Town, it is situated on the main seafront next to the House of Wonders (the former Sultan’s palace) and faces the Forodhani Gardens.
The Old Fort is a major attraction in Stone Town, with its courtyard transformed into a cultural center featuring curio shops selling tourist items like tingatinga paintings. It also boasts an open-air amphitheater for live dance and music performances most evenings, a restaurant, and a tourist information desk. It serves as the primary venue for significant events such as the Festival of the Dhow Countries (Zanzibar International Film Festival) and Sauti za Busara.
- Darajani Bazaar - Darajani Market, also known as Estella Market or informally as Mariketti Co., is the main market in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Located on Darajani Road near the Anglican Christ Cathedral, the market’s main structure was built in 1904 by Bomanjee Maneckjee for Sultan Ali bin Hammoud and has since been extended and restored. It is a local market offering affordable spices, fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat, providing an authentic shopping experience.

- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car with air condition
- Service of Informative, friendly and Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Entrances Fees
- Mineral Water During the Tour
- Waiting Charge, Fuel Surcharges & Service Fees
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in private car with air condition
- Service of Informative, friendly and Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Entrances Fees
- Mineral Water During the Tour
- Waiting Charge, Fuel Surcharges & Service Fees
- lunch
- Expenses of a personal Nature
- lunch
- Expenses of a personal Nature
Enter a living museum where the rich tapestry of history unfolds before you. Stone Town, the historic core of Zanzibar, is an enchanting fusion of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences. As you meander through its narrow alleyways with an expert local guide, you’ll discover breathtaking Swahili architecture, lively markets, and ancient sites…
Enter a living museum where the rich tapestry of history unfolds before you. Stone Town, the historic core of Zanzibar, is an enchanting fusion of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences. As you meander through its narrow alleyways with an expert local guide, you’ll discover breathtaking Swahili architecture, lively markets, and ancient sites that echo tales of the past.
Explore the House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib), the Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace Museum, and the Anglican Cathedral, which stands on the site of the old slave market. Gain insight into the island’s pivotal role in the spice and slave trade, and immerse yourself in the rhythm of local life in a town that seems suspended in time.
Whether it’s the intricately carved doors, the poignant history of the slave chambers, or the aroma of cloves in the air – this engaging experience will provide a profound understanding of Zanzibar’s essence.
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