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Stone Town Private Walking Tour
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STONE TOWN PRIVATE WALKING TOUR Explore UNESCO-listed Stone Town with a private guide focusing on local heritage, hidden alleys, architecture and spice-trade history at your own pace. "Zanzibar History, Culture + Shopping - Your Guide, Your Pace" TOUR DESCRIPTION Explore Stone Town UNESCO World Heritage Site with your own private guide. No groups, no rush. Walk through 200+ years of history: Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences all in one maze of narrow streets. See the famous carved doors, slave market history, spice markets and Freddie Mercury’s house. This is perfect if you want to go deeper, ask questions, and shop at your own pace. Duration: 3-4 Hours | Start: 8:00am or 2:30pm | End: Flexible Pick up: Hotel in Stone Town or transfer from North/East Coast ITINERARY HISTORIC LANDMARKS House of Wonders- Tallest building in Stone Town, museum of Swahili culture Old Fort / Ngome Kongwe- Built in 17th century, now cultural center Slave Market Memorial + Anglican Cathedral- Learn about Zanzibar’s history Freddie Mercury House - Photo stop at Queen singer’s birthplace CULTURE + ARCHITECTURE - Zanzibar Carved Doors- See the famous brass-studded Indian & Arab doors Darajani Market Local spices, fruits, fish market. Great for photos Tippu Tip House + Palace Museum Former Sultan’s palace by the sea Walk through Forodhani Gardens in the evening for street food _optional_ Free time for shopping: spices, paintings, jewelry, Tingatinga art, souvenirs Guide helps you bargain and find authentic shops HIGHLIGHTS 2. UNESCO Stone Town- 200+ years of Swahili + Arab + Indian history 3. Expert Local Guide - Stories, history, and hidden gems 4. Flexible - Start time, duration and stops can be adjusted 5. Shopping Help- Guide takes you to trusted shops, no tourist traps WHAT TO BRING Comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses, camera, € for shopping SHORT MARKETING DESCRIPTION STONE TOWN PRIVATE TOUR 3-4 Hours with Your Own Guide History + Culture + Shopping + Carved Doors `No Rush. No Groups. Just You.
Highlights
- Private heritage guide
- Old town route
- Market and landmark visits
Day by day
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Stone Town immersion
Guided walking circuit around historic Stone Town with culture and architecture highlights.
Stay: None · Meals: None
Included
- Private Professional Guide
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off _from Stone Town area_
- Bottled Mineral Water
- Help
Not included
- Museum entry tickets
- Shopping costs
- Entrance Fees: House of Wonders $10, Palace Museum $6, Old Fort $6
- Lunch, Tips, Shopping
Make it yours
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