Historical Stone Town Tour

It is an excellent introduction to Zanzibar and gives you a sense of the island’s rich cultural history. One receives a comprehensive view, history, and tour of Stone Town. Magnificent architecture, small lanes, and ancient sand and stone-built house with Arab/Indian-carved wooden doors that date back more than 200 years to the present.

This tour starts at the central city market, which was established in 1904 and sells fresh fish caught on the island as well as tropical fruits, vegetables, spices, and other goods. The Anglican Church of Christ, which was constructed there in 1873 on the site of a slave auction, will be our next stop. Bishop Steers designed and built it.

Other highlights on our historical stone town tour are a visit to

• Sultan’s Palace, which was constructed in the late 1890s for members of the Royal Sultan’s family and is now a museum.
• Visit Freddie Mercury house.
• House of Wonders was constructed in 1883 as a palace for royal ceremonial events.
• The Jamuhuri Gardens, where you can spend your evenings leisurely watching the brilliant sunset while savouring the regional cuisine, Zanzibar pizza, and barbecued seafood.
• The Africa House, formerly known as the English Club.
• Visit the Old Fort, which was constructed by the Arabs as protection against the Portuguese.

Prison Island

The journey to Prison Island will then be leisurely by motorboat. The prison that was established there in 1893 is where the island gets its name. The structures later served as a quarantine hospital. Today, only the ruins of the building remain from these days as well as a frangipani lined path around the island where the former patients took their evening walks.

Programme

• A full-day excursion. Approximately 9:00 am to 17:00 pm
• You have the option of selecting a private excursion, allowing you to pick the time of departure.

Recommendations

• It is advised to bring your swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen along with walking shoes, a hat, or cap.
• If you plan to buy souvenirs, local crafts, or artifacts, you may also need to bring some cash.
• Note
• lunch is not provided but can be added on as an extra.
• On Stone town and Prison Island, you can purchase food and beverages as well.