Top Things to do in Stone Town
What to do and see in Stone Town, Zanzibar Archipelago: The Best Things to do
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. Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
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4.5 based on 651 reviews
The Heritage Centre therefore among other things aims at promoting tolerance, reconciliation and an inclusive society, bridging social and ethnic divides by telling the story of this dark chapter in the region’s history in an open and factual way. The creation of the Heritage Centre, and making it accessible to school children, who are the country’s future leaders, is also aimed to promote interfaith and inter-communal dialogue and understanding. Furthermore The Site is an important tourist destination, and by improving visitors’ facilities at the site and making it more informative and stimulating, the tourism industry as a whole will benefit, creating jobs and wealth, and helping to reduce poverty. The Heritage Centre among other things is also benefiting many people as it is a great opportunity to promote interfaith relations in Zanzibar.
Reviewed By A-AlMehairbi - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
though the tour was very interesting and good to know about the history and how ppl were treated, it was heart breaking to hear the stories and their suffering. going to the room they were trapped in to see its condition and relive it.
2. Dhow Countries Music Academy
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
The DCMA is proud to be the guardians of a living cultural heritage and proud to preserve and promote the musical heritage of Zanzibar and the Dhow Countries. In training the students it ensures the continuation, knowledge, and legacy of a unique musical cultural heritage.
Reviewed By carleska - Valencia, Spain
Inside the beautiful building, in the patio, you will get to enjoy live music every night by 8pm. Local young professional musicians will create a magic atmosphere were you will navigate, dance and feel Zanzibar's rhythms and melodies. By enjoying this gigs in Stone Town you are actually supporting the NGO that runs this project: empowering youth through music in Zanzibar. Personally, meeting the musicians was the best piece of my time in this island. hugs!
3. Nakupenda Beach
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4.5 based on 1,222 reviews
Reviewed By junglexd - Czech Republic, null
Lovely beach,bright white sand with good people to interact with, booked our tour very early to avoid the crowd with bably and star Delicious sea food ,nice sandbank and very long to take a walk Whatsaap +255624097961
4. Tangawizi Spice Farm
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4.5 based on 283 reviews
CAUTION : Dear Visitors, Tangawizi Spice Farm has been sorrounded by other Spice Farms. In order to fullfill your dreams to reach Tangawizi Spice farm, our entrance has a big road sign. Our vehicle parking area also has Tangawizi sign which is located near our Spice Shop. All visitors must make sure you are received in our office before starting any tour. We only have one entrance at Tangawizi Spice Farm which is displayed on the profile photo. Do not use any other entrance. Tangawizi Spice farm is a leading tourist attraction demonstration spice farm in Zanzibar where it grows a wide range of spices. We provide the following services: 1. Spice Tour in different languages. 2. Spice Meals. 3. Henna Painting. 4. Selling Spices.
5. Darajani Bazaar
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4.0 based on 325 reviews
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.
6. Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
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4.0 based on 4,028 reviews
Reviewed By MabulaArt
If you're staying at Stone Town this tour is one of the best to visit, Apart from watching and feed Giant tortoise I had a great experience with Snorkeling near Prison Island Our tour guide was very helpful and the Programm was well organized by Astaz Tours Company, i definitely recommend this tour
7. Forodhani Gardens
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4.0 based on 1,867 reviews
Reviewed By Azrafb123 - Kuwait City, Kuwait
Forodhani is a great night market to visit to try some local food and just to chill in the evenings. Loved the vibe!
8. Christ Church Cathedral
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4.0 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By logarmihec - Cape Town, South Africa
Christ Church Cathedral was a part of our half day tour of Stone City. It's very important to recognise and maintain the history and this Anglican Cathedral is a great example of the dark past of the Zanzibar. This Cathedral is a part of Zanzibar's history and culture as well and that's why it is a must do things to visit in Zanzibar. Next to to the Cathedral is a monument to the slaves. It's also a great example of a slave market.
9. The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
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3.0 based on 769 reviews
Reviewed By Esmeralda_Fern - Spain, null
The perfect starting point for first-time visitors to Zanzibar,meet souvenir vendors, nightly entertainment at the tourist information desk at the fort entrance can advise on performance schedules and other information about the events
10. Freddie Mercury Museum
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3.0 based on 746 reviews
The first ever Museum dedicated to the world legend Freddie Mercury, located in the same house where Freddie and his family stayed until they moved to England in 1963. The museum showcases a detailed accord of the birth town of Farrokh Bulsara, his childhood and upbringing and then the rest of his journey to becoming one of the greatest stars of all time!
Reviewed By PhilipDMott - Melbourne, Australia
The museum is set in the actual house that Freddie and his family lived, prior to their move to the UK. It covers Freddie's birth and early childhood in Zanzibar. Freddie's signature yellow jacket sits atop the piano.
