• House of Wonder - The House of Wonder was constructed in Stone Town, Zanzibar by Sultan Barghash bin Said. It was the largest and tallest building in Stone Town during the 19th century and holds a prominent position facing the Forodhani Gardens. It is situated between the Old Fort and the Palace Museum. This building served as a ceremonial palace and reception hall.
• Forodhani Gardens - Visitors can enjoy the vibrant night food market in Zanzibar, where both tourists and locals gather for a simple dinner. Originally laid out in 1936, the Forodhani Gardens commemorate the silver jubilee of Sultan Khalifa.
• The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - Built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, this fort is located in Stone Town and is now used for various Zanzibar festivals. It is the oldest building in Stone Town and is also known as the Arabic Fort.
• Freddie Mercury Museum - Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar Town on September 5, 1946. He became a renowned British singer and songwriter, achieving global fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. He passed away on November 24, 1991.
• St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Cathedral - Construction of this church began in 1863 by French missionaries from the French Colony Reunion, who arrived around 1857-1860. Work was halted when graves were discovered on the site. Construction resumed 30 years later, and the first mass was held on Christmas 1898.
• Jaws Corner - Jaws Corner is the heart of the town and a popular meeting place for locals and tourists to enjoy coffee and share jokes.
• Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - Once a slave market, this site was closed around 1873 by Sultan Barghash. An Anglican Church was then built by Edward Steere, the third Bishop of Zanzibar, who served from 1874 to 1882. After his death from a heart attack in the adjacent building, he was buried behind the altar.
• Darajani Bazaar - This is the largest of the central market structures, designed in an eclectic style by British architect J. H. Sinclair and inaugurated in August 1904. The market faces the Creek and includes sections for fish, spices, meat, fruits, and vegetables.
• Old Dispensary - Commissioned in 1887 by Tharia Topan, the Old Dispensary was intended as a charitable hospital for the poor. After Topan’s death in 1891, his widow continued the work but had to stop in 1893 due to budget constraints. That year, the building was sold to a new owner who completed it in 1894.
• Malindi Mosque - The Ijumaa Mosque, or Friday Mosque, was built in the 19th century. Compared to other mosques with domes and tall minarets, Zanzibar’s mosques are relatively simple. However, in 1994, the Ijumaa Mosque was renovated in a modern Arabesque style, and other large mosques may follow this trend.
• Old Customs House - Constructed around 1865, this building was initially the home of Zam Zam, daughter of Seyyid Said, the first Sultan of Zanzibar, and her husband Sayyid Humud bin Ahmed of the Busaidy family. After bin Ahmed’s death, Zam Zam left the house to her late husband’s relatives. In 1928, the customs authority moved to the new port area, and the family house became the Customs House until 1987.
• People’s Palace Museum - Built by Seyyid Said bin Sultan in the 1830s for the Sultan’s family, this was the second palace he constructed, the first being Mtoni Palace. The palace was damaged during the Anglo-Zanzibar War in 1896, reducing its size by half. It remained the Al Busaidy Palace until the Zanzibar Revolution in 1964, when Sultan Jamshid was overthrown. It was then renamed the People’s Palace and used as government offices. The building was officially opened as the Palace Museum in 1994.

• Professional and certified tour guide in English
• Bottle of water

• Any means of transport from your hotel to the meeting point for the tour.
• Picked up from your hotel but if your hotel is in stone town please send us an advanced message.

Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site that blends various cultures and traditions, offering a rich history and stunning scenery for visitors to enjoy. Established as a capital city by Oman in the 19th century, this tour allows you to explore its historical landmarks, including the House of Wonders, Old Fort, People’s Palace, Freddie Mercury Museum, Darajani Bazaar, former slave market, Catholic and Cathedral Church, and many other significant buildings.

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