Tanzania · HISTORY TOURS IN ZANZIBAR
Good history tours in Zanzibar fill weeks ahead in high season and the best go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Stone Town’s old forts, markets, slave-trade history, and narrow lanes with a local guide for $21 per person.
“Tour went amazingly. Our tour guide Ammar was very informative, we learned so much about the history of Zanzibar and were accommodated to. Would recommend time and time again one of the best tours to show a beautiful place.”
Stone Town walking tour review with slave-trade history, markets, carved doors, Freddie Mercury sites, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The tour guide Alfa was very good,was very nice to walk with him and listen stories about Stone Town”
Review of Stone Town’s private walking tour, with UNESCO sights, local markets, Zanzibar history, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.
“my guide Abdalla was excellent. he explained the history the culture. highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Stone Town with a private certified guide, visiting the Sultan’s Palace and Old Fort for $30 per person.
Review of Stone Town’s private walking tour, covering Zanzibar history, markets, museums, food, cost, timing, and practical booking advice.
Explore Stone Town landmarks, the Old Slave Market, and a hands-on Zanzibar spice farm visit with lunch for $50.
“The guide and the owner of the company are very patient in answering all the questions I have during the trip. Stuffs sold at the spice farm are not cheap. You can find cheaper ones else where.”
Walk Stone Town with a local guide, visiting the Old Fort, slave market, Freddie Mercury House, markets, baths, and carved doors.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and polite. He customized the tour to our requests and was not concerned if we took extra time or less time at certain points of interest.”
Explore Stone Town landmarks, Freddie Mercury’s birthplace, and Zanzibar spices on a private 6 to 7 hour tour for $55.
“The spice tour was interesting and thorough, if a bit different to how we anticipated. It was very authentic and guides at spice farm were very friendly and welcoming. Our driver picked us up exactly as arranged, he was very pleasant and the cRead more”
Walk Stone Town with Ally Jape, visiting the Old Slave Market, Anglican Cathedral, Old Fort, markets, and Freddie Mercury’s birthplace.
Explore Stone Town’s slave market, markets, forts, museums, and Freddie Mercury’s house, with a guide and traditional lunch included.
“Very interesting tour around Stonetown. We saw the outside of the miracle house and the fort. Also the slave market. Fish, meat, chicken and spice markets.”
Explore Stone Town’s alleys, slave market, and ornate doors, then meet giant Aldabra tortoises on Prison Island in a small-group tour.
Review of Stone Town’s $18 heritage and shopping walk, with spice markets, Zanzibar doors, local snacks, bargaining tips, and practical advice.
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