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Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour
Pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar.,
Zanzibar,
Tanzania
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Overview
Duration
5h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town boasts African, Indian, European and Arabic influences, making it a beguiling place to explore. This half-day private tour takes you to all the highlights and your own guide will lead you around while pointing out landmarks such as Darajani Market, the main bazaar in Zanzibar, as well as the former slave market and Forodhani Gardens where you'll be greeted by views over the House of Wonders – a former sultan's palace and the Old Fort. Then polish your haggling skills at the famous shopping area with the help of your guide. There's also a pitstop at the Tanzanite museum, where you'll explore the history of Tanzania's famous Tanzanite gemstone, a unique treasure found only in the country.Meanwhile, your guide will fill you in on popular inhabitants such as Princess Salme, Bi Kidude, and Farrokh Bulsara. Included in this tour is a visit to The Freddie Mercury Museum. It is the first museum dedicated to the world legend Freddie Mercury and showcases exclusive pictures of Freddie Mercury throughout different stages of his life and his extraordinary journey to becoming the greatest star of all time.
What to remember
Important info
- Duration is 3-5 hours depending on transit time
- After booking, you will receive the contact info of the local operator to confirm pick-up time and location
What's included
Transport. Guide. Entrance fees. Water
What's not included
Tips. Food and beverage
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Visit various sites in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town. Polish your haggling skills at the famous shopping area with the help of your guide. See the first museum commemorating the legend, Freddie Mercury. Learn about the history of Tanzanite at a local museum
Operating days
Daily
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
Fisherman Tours & Travel Ltd.
Meeting Point
Pick-up is available from the following points:
- Pick up from Stone Town hotels and Zanzibar Town
- Pick up from North West Coast hotels and South West Coast hotels
(Mangapwani, Fumba) - Pick-up from North East Coast hotels (Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Pongwe, Chwaka, Matemwe)
- Pick up from North Coast hotels (Nungwi, Kendwa)
- Pick up from South Coast hotels and South East Coast hotels
(Kizimkazi, Pingwe, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Makunduchi)