Zanzibar Stone Town Guided History Tour: Freddie Mercury Museum, Old Fort, Spice Market, Slave Market, Forodhani Gardens
by Mudikei Zanzibar Tour Guide
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This walking tour of Stone Town in Zanzibar lasts about 2 to 3 hours and includes a local guide. It starts at the Freddie Mercury Museum, the birthplace of the Queen frontman, where visitors can see memorabilia and personal items related to his life and career. The route continues to the Old Fort, a 17th-century defensive structure now used for markets and cultural events. The tour includes a visit to Forodhani Gardens, a waterfront park known for its evening food market with local dishes like grilled seafood, samosas, and chapatis. Participants also see the exterior of the People's Palace, built in the late 19th century as a sultan’s residence and later the presidential office after the 1964 revolution. The guide leads visitors through the Old Slave Market Site, which serves as a memorial to the island’s role in the East African slave trade. The tour then moves to Darajani Bazaar, a busy market with sections for spices, fresh produce, meats, and crafts, highlighting Zanzibar’s spice trade history. The itinerary includes the Anglican Zanzibar Diocese and St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish, notable landmarks in Stone Town. Tea and coffee are not included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Freddie Mercury Museum
Freddie Mercury Museum, also known as Mercury House, is located in Stone Town and is the birthplace of Queen's lead singer Farrokh Bulsara. The museum displays memorabilia, photographs, and personal belongings related to Mercury's life and music career, attracting fans worldwide.
10 min
The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
The Old Fort, built in the 17th century, was originally a defensive fortress in Stone Town. Today, it hosts shops, markets, and cultural performances, reflecting Zanzibar's history and current cultural scene.
8 min
Forodhani Gardens
Forodhani Gardens is a waterfront park along the Indian Ocean in Stone Town. It holds historical importance and hosts a night market famous for traditional Zanzibari street food such as grilled seafood, samosas, chapatis, and sugarcane juice.
10 min
People's Palace Museum
The People's Palace, or Beit el-Sahel, is a late 19th-century building originally constructed for Sultan Barghash. It later became the presidential residence after the 1964 revolution. The palace is not open to the public but its exterior is a notable historical landmark.
4 min
Anglican Zanzibar Diocese
The Old Slave Market Site, part of the Anglican Zanzibar Diocese area, was a central location for the East African slave trade in the 19th century. The remaining structures serve as a memorial to enslaved Africans and the cruelty of the trade.
20 min
Darajani Bazaar
Darajani Bazaar is one of Stone Town's oldest and busiest markets, offering various goods such as fresh produce, spices, meats, seafood, clothing, and handicrafts. The spice section features cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla, highlighting Zanzibar's spice trade heritage.
15 min
St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish
St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish is a significant religious site in Stone Town, located near other historic landmarks. It adds to the cultural and historical fabric of the area.
3 min
Meeting point
you can find us via +255 778 101 957
End point
you can find us via +255 778 101 957
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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- Zanzibar Quad Bike Adventure with Village Visit, Kendwa Beach Sunset and Transfer Included
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Zanzibar Stone Town Guided History Tour: Freddie Mercury Museum, Old Fort, Spice Market, Slave Market, Forodhani Gardens
by Mudikei Zanzibar Tour Guide
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$32Overview
This walking tour of Stone Town in Zanzibar lasts about 2 to 3 hours and includes a local guide. It starts at the Freddie Mercury Museum, the birthplace of the Queen frontman, where visitors can see memorabilia and personal items related to his life and career. The route continues to the Old Fort, a 17th-century defensive structure now used for markets and cultural events. The tour includes a visit to Forodhani Gardens, a waterfront park known for its evening food market with local dishes like grilled seafood, samosas, and chapatis. Participants also see the exterior of the People's Palace, built in the late 19th century as a sultan’s residence and later the presidential office after the 1964 revolution. The guide leads visitors through the Old Slave Market Site, which serves as a memorial to the island’s role in the East African slave trade. The tour then moves to Darajani Bazaar, a busy market with sections for spices, fresh produce, meats, and crafts, highlighting Zanzibar’s spice trade history. The itinerary includes the Anglican Zanzibar Diocese and St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish, notable landmarks in Stone Town. Tea and coffee are not included in the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Freddie Mercury Museum
Freddie Mercury Museum, also known as Mercury House, is located in Stone Town and is the birthplace of Queen's lead singer Farrokh Bulsara. The museum displays memorabilia, photographs, and personal belongings related to Mercury's life and music career, attracting fans worldwide.
10 min
The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
The Old Fort, built in the 17th century, was originally a defensive fortress in Stone Town. Today, it hosts shops, markets, and cultural performances, reflecting Zanzibar's history and current cultural scene.
8 min
Forodhani Gardens
Forodhani Gardens is a waterfront park along the Indian Ocean in Stone Town. It holds historical importance and hosts a night market famous for traditional Zanzibari street food such as grilled seafood, samosas, chapatis, and sugarcane juice.
10 min
People's Palace Museum
The People's Palace, or Beit el-Sahel, is a late 19th-century building originally constructed for Sultan Barghash. It later became the presidential residence after the 1964 revolution. The palace is not open to the public but its exterior is a notable historical landmark.
4 min
Anglican Zanzibar Diocese
The Old Slave Market Site, part of the Anglican Zanzibar Diocese area, was a central location for the East African slave trade in the 19th century. The remaining structures serve as a memorial to enslaved Africans and the cruelty of the trade.
20 min
Darajani Bazaar
Darajani Bazaar is one of Stone Town's oldest and busiest markets, offering various goods such as fresh produce, spices, meats, seafood, clothing, and handicrafts. The spice section features cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla, highlighting Zanzibar's spice trade heritage.
15 min
St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish
St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish is a significant religious site in Stone Town, located near other historic landmarks. It adds to the cultural and historical fabric of the area.
3 min
Meeting point
you can find us via +255 778 101 957
End point
you can find us via +255 778 101 957
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Zanzibar
- Zanzibar 4-Hour Quad Adventures Including Nungwi and Kendwa Beaches
- Zanzibar Quad Bike Adventure with Village Visit, Kendwa Beach Sunset and Transfer Included
- Zanzibar 9-Hour Private/Sharing Mnemba Island Trip by Traditional Dhow with Lunch and Snorkeling
- Stone Town Historical Walking Tour in Zanzibar