Top 10 Free Things to do in Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Archipelago

January 1, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Zanzibar City (or Zanzibar Town, often simply referred to as Zanzibar; Swahili: Jiji la Zanzibar; Arabic: مدينة زنجبار‎) is the capital and largest city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. It is located on the west coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago, roughly due north of Dar es Salaam across the Zanzibar Channel. It also serves as the capital of the Zanzibar Urban/West Region, and qualifies as a district, formally known as Zanzibar Urban District. In 2002 its population was 205,870.
Restaurants in Zanzibar City

1. The Coins Shop

366 Soko Muhogo Street near Forodhani Garden, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 1130 Tanzania +255 658 195 972 [email protected] http://www.thecoinsshop.com
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5.0 based on 80 reviews

The Coins Shop

All real coins cut by hand! The Coins Shop is a very unique place of handcraft,history,art and creativity! A must see in Stone Town,Zanzibar ! If you worry that your bag will be too heavy for the plane,but still want to find great gifts for everyone then this is the place you need! Personalized designs available on a simple request. Your name on a coin of your choice,letters,logos,symbols and more ! From pendants to earrings,bracelets,key chains to puzzles and frameworks. All our coins are carefully designed and cut by hand using a tiny handsaw and a lot of patience! We ship worldwide. Thanks for reading and we hope to see you soon :)

Reviewed By travelforfun2233 - Fruita, United States

This shop has more than souvenirs- they carry gifts that will become treasured keepsakes. I am so glad that I did some research before my trip and found this gem. I was able to bring some specific coins from home that have special significance to me. I bought two coins from the shop that were already made and then I left two coins for them to make with special inscriptions. They took my information and said they would be mailed out to me within a few days. Due to customs and such it took a few weeks to reach me at home but I was so very pleased with their work. One was sent off as a gift to a friend who truly loved it and the other was for me. I wear it all the time and it is a great reminder of my wonderful time in Africa. Asante Sana.

2. Aromas of Zanzibar

Gizenga street House No 360, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 716 097 681 [email protected] http://aromasofzanzibar.com
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5.0 based on 312 reviews

Aromas of Zanzibar

Aromas of Zanzibar is a forward thinking and progressive textile goods company featuring handmade products produced exclusively in Zanzibar. Our timeless products are lovingly crafted to complement and facilitate, as well as enhance, contemporary lifestyles.Custom made clothing,accessories, housewares,personal and travel bags from African material all locally hand crafted on premises with love.

Reviewed By vanessalY7639CD - Arusha, Tanzania

Really excellent quality made by really excellent people. My sister dropped her drivers license in their shop and they shipped it all the way back to California for her and gave her a gift! It just makes me so happy to support such lovely people while getting such great unique items! The level of detail in all of their products is unmatched. Will be a loyal customer for a longtime as I’m so lucky to live here!

3. 1001 Organic Spicery (at Hurumzi)

Tharia Street Next to Emerson Spice Hotel, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 24 223 3297 [email protected] http://www.1001organic.com
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

1001 Organic Spicery (at Hurumzi)

The 1001 Organic Spicery is the first spice concept store in Tanzania. The organic spice shop is part of "Zanj Spice Limited | 1001 Organic", a social spice company that applies commercial strategies to maximize improvements in social, environmental and financial well-being of its small-scale farmer cooperatives. The company supervises the whole production chain from spice forest to factory, to overseas exports in order to provide a comprehensive spice experience and tell the unique story of its spices. All spices are planted, harvested and dried in traditional ways in the wild forests of Pemba and Unguja, Zanzibar.

Reviewed By siqx - Khartoum, Sudan

Found this shop in the old district of Stonetown - highly recommended and good selection of local salts and spices, including vanilla and Saffron

4. Zivansh

Shangani Street, Kilele Square, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 778 666 865 [email protected] http://www.zivansh.com
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Zivansh

ZIVANSH – AVANT GARDE Where Zanzibar meets the world We are an experimental and innovative design firm that is committed to empowering women and showcasing the groundbreaking culture and impressions that Zanzibar has to offer. Zivansh takes traditional African art, crafts, prints, and patterns a step further through style analysis, research and installation. We are driven to provide a platform for the work we do with our community and extraordinarily talented local artists. Currently, we work with over 40 local female artisans such as basket weavers, tailors, jewelers and soap makers. The community, along with a dash of fun and a pinch of love is exactly the recipe that makes Zivansh the place for you. Come and shop with an experience.

Reviewed By farinm2015

Obsessed with this place. Just a beautiful store with some of the most unique items. The owners are lovely and always willing to help. The store itself is really beautiful and very welcoming. A must visit if you're in the are and looking for a unique gift by artisans all over Tanzania.

5. Zanzibar Curio Shop

200 Hurumzi Street, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Zanzibar Curio Shop

Reviewed By lielavanschalkwyk - Polokwane, South Africa

What a treasure in the heart of Stonetown. I wish I had a week to go through all the antiquities and rare finds. Would go back to Zanzibar JUST for this shop !

Hurumzi St, Stone Town, Zanzibar City 71000 Tanzania +255 774 039 006 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/HurumziHennaArtGallery
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery

The women of Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery transform traditional henna body arts into paintings and prints . Using a centuries old tradition of adorning women's hands and feet for celebrations such as weddings and festivals, the artists translate the patterns of the body art onto canvas creating a new and soon to be iconic art style through their elaborate paintings.

Reviewed By lilbunny76 - Los Angeles, United States

Cute art gallery of hand made henna paintings in the heart of stone town. Feel free to bargain and pick up some really great local art!

7. Mwanzo Mpya

Hurumzi, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 779 821 442 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Mwanzo-Mpya-1647122288899431/timeline
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Mwanzo Mpya

Our tiny friendly shop has a range of gifts specializing in East African fabric especially kitenge and kanga and a range of original design clothing items made in Zanzibar. The huge collection of hand made paper bead jewellry including necklaces, bracelets and earrings is second to none in Stone Town. We make all the beads ourselves and you can take photos of us making them.

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Banda Kuu Dr Bulugu Gallery, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 718 264 132 [email protected] http://drbuluguartgallery.dpo.store/
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Dr Bulugu Gallery

Art Gallery with a wide range of paintings from local artists. Welcome for quality paintings for affordable prices. Hakuna matata. We also sell online. We accept cards.

Reviewed By 377colettev - Johannesburg, South Africa

Incredible hand paintings for really affordable prices and you can negotiate. Beautiful art and a wonderful gift for someone or to remeber Zanzibar.

9. Darajani Bazaar

Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania +255 784 368 911
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4.0 based on 325 reviews

Darajani Bazaar

Reviewed By yussufs2019 - Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania

The time when your in Zanzibar (Unguja Island )Stone Town, is better to visit Darajani Bazaar. Some of the people called Darajani Market and some called Spice Market. Its a big local Market in Stone Town, they sell a lot of things especial food which are fresh not frozen, like fresh fish/beef/Vegetables/Tropical Fruits/Spices and a lot of food you can see. And its the best place to buy some spices. Don't miss to visit this market cause its everyday from morning time till evening around 7 pm.

10. Malindi Mosque

Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
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4.0 based on 20 reviews

Malindi Mosque

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