Top Things to do in Stone Town
What to do and see in Stone Town, Zanzibar Archipelago: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Former palaces and Arab mansions along the twisting streets of Stone Town hint at a grander age for this port city on the western coast of Zanzibar. The Old Fort, built in the 1700s to fend off the Portuguese, now hosts local performances, a café and an art gallery. Overstuffed bazaars lend an air of nonstop bustle. Mafia Island Marine Park sits just offshore, a haven for snorkeling the local reefs. Day tours visit working plantations where the island's legendary spices are grown.
Restaurants in Stone Town
1. The Coins Shop
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5.0 based on 80 reviews
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. The Little Duka, by Zarnigar
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Sew in Group
4. Inaya Zanzibar
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
We draw our inspiration from Africa’s rich nature and diverse cultures when formulating our soaps & beauty products. Our all-women production team creates our products from carefully selected African grown botanicals, oils and essences using, whenever possible, organic and wild harvested ingredients. Our products are handmade, hand-blended, hand-poured and hand-packed in small batches to ensure optimum freshness and meticulous quality standards. We are committed to produce natural, authentic and exclusive skin & body care. Inspired by Africa. Made in Zanzibar. Please note: This is Inaya Zanzibar Stone Town flagship store. The factory is located in Mtoni on Bububu (Malawi) road.
Reviewed By Ioana_Lungu - Bucharest, Romania
Wonderful products, nice range and everything smells amazing. I bought a set of body butter, scrub soap and lip balm and it came in a lovely little pouch, all for 30 USD. Highly recommend.
5. 1001 Organic Spicery (at Gizenga)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The 1001 Organic Spicery at Gizenga Street is the latest branch of the first organic spice concept store in Tanzania. The organic spice shop is part of "Zanj Spice Limited", a social spice company that applies commercial strategies to maximize improvements in social, environmental and financial well-being of its small-scale farmer cooperatives. All products are harvested & processed in Zanzibar.
6. Zanzibar Curio Shop
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
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 !
7. Mwanzo Mpya
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
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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8. Memories of Zanzibar
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4.0 based on 164 reviews
The biggest souvenir store in Zanzibar, Memories of Zanzibar offers the most extensive selection of quality items all under one roof, at reasonable prices. Situated within walking distance of major Stone Town hotels such as Serena, Tembo, Dhow Palace and upcoming Hilton, you can count on a pleasant shopping atmosphere and service with a smile.
Reviewed By VernonW143 - Cape Town, South Africa
.........A Nice Upmarket Souvenir Shop in the Heart of the business area of Stone Town! Lots of the same things you can get from the street vendor Hahahaha! But there air-con is the best and a Great Escape from the Hot, hot Zanzibar Sun!...Interesting experience as this is all part and parcel of the Tourist Industrii!! .....Nice & Cool!!!.....
9. Gem Centre
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
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Reviewed By hlonglan
Very professional service received from Harris. We bought a ring,and his service was excellent. Very neat shop with a lot of options.
10. Afsatu Omar Dhahabu
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
