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Stone Town heritage walk

Culture · Zanzibar

carved doorsStone Town heritage walk

Alleys, the old fort, spice market and a rooftop sunset.

  • 3 hourstakes
  • All yearbest
  • $35from, per person
  • Private or small groupgroup
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How it goes

  1. 16:00Start at the old fortA local guide, the history in ten minutes.
  2. 16:30The alleysCarved doors, the spice market, the slave-trade memorial, Freddie Mercury's house.
  3. 18:00A rooftopSunset over the harbour with a drink.
  4. 19:00ForodhaniZanzibar pizza and sugar-cane juice at the night market.
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Why we rate it

  • A UNESCO city that is still lived in.
  • Layers of Swahili, Arab, Indian and European history.
  • The best introduction to the island.
Effort
Minimum ageAll ages
Where it worksZanzibar
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What to bring

  • Modest clothing
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Small change for the market
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Questions

Safe at night?

In the main streets, yes. We take a taxi back late.

How long?

Three hours, or a full day with the museums.

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