Free tour
Free walking tour of Stone Town historical city
4.56
Acceptable (16 ratings) Guru: Khalfan
Registered on 27 March 2023
My name is Khalfan Kombo a local certified tour guide in Zanzibar who offer different tours and excursions in Zanzibar. I have three years of this job as a tour guide and I like my job because it makes me meet different people from different nations.
Kindly, book with me to attain your goals.
You are mostly welcomed.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Tour description
Stone town (Old Town) also known as Mji Mkongwe in a Swahili language is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main and capital city of Zanzibar. That contains a huge history since the original Local people of Zanzibar, Persians, Portuguese then the Sultanate of Oman. The newer portion of the city is known as Ng'ambo, Swahili for 'the other side'.
Here you get full information about the History of Zanzibar, the slave trade in East Africa, and Old Stone Town.
Also, you can see historical attractions and heritages that are available in a Stone Town like:
- The House of Wonders
- Old Fort
- Freddy Mercury Museum
- Forodhani Garden
- Jaws Corner
- Darajani Market
- Anglican and Catholic church
- Former slave market site
If that is not enough, you will experience the Arabic architectures, Indian architectures and local architectures without forgetting Arabic doors/windows, Indian doors/windows, and Zanzibar local doors.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
4444, Zanzibar, Tanzania
I will be waiting for you infront of the House of Wonders in a mizingani road stone town Zanzibar. And I will be with my tour guide identity that has my name Khalfan Said Kombo. The tour will start at the meeting point ( House of Wonders) and finish at the same meeting point.
1
Outside visit
Forodhani
After meeting at the house of wonders we just cross the road to go to Forodani garden, This is a point where the tour will officially start. Here we get the introduction of our tour concerning stone town and Zanzibar in general. We will spend like 15-20 explaining about the history of Zanzibar and the place it self. This is one of the place contains huge history since the sultanate of Oman. In this place, we will get the opportunity of seeing the sultan band stage (podium) and the British cannons.
2
Outside visit
House of Wonders
We will spend like 10 minutes( depends on your interests) explaining indeed about the sultan palace (house of wonders). This is a mother building in a sultanate history where the sultan Baraghash constructed in 1880. Unfortunately we will not get inside since the building is under construction.
3
Free entry
Old Fort of Zanzibar
The only Portuguese influence remained in stone town (Old Fort). The building originally was built by Portugal. Over here we will get the opportunity for free to visit inside and explain indeed the history of this fort since Portugal, Oman and then local people. We will spend like 10 minutes (depends on your interests )exploring inside the fort. We will see the Arabic towers and Coridor and also the amphitheater built by local government.
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour Reviews
4.56
Acceptable (16 ratings) Generic
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Professionalism
4.67
Fun
4.60
Expression
4.67
Quality
4.80
Route
4.86
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
