Stone Town Evening Walking Tour
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Port
Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$220
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Enjoy an evening stroll through Stone Town and discover the night life of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Depart the pier and drive to the nearby Forodhani waterfront where you will be immersed in the festive atmosphere as locals gather to socialize and watch the Forodhani gardens come to life as the sun sets.
Walk behind the House of Wonders to see the Hamamni Persian baths. Hamamni, which means simply 'the place of the baths' from the Arabic hammam (bathhouse). This was the first public bathhouse in Zanzibar and is certainly one of the most elaborate. Today, the baths are no longer functioning, but it is still possible to go in and look around.
Continue through the narrow streets, stopping to admire and learn about the carved doors and old buildings you see along the way. See the unique town center where a church, a mosque and a temple coexist as neighbors, homage to the religious tolerance in the spice islands. Visit the Freddie Mercury Museum where you can browse through a unique selection of photographs of old Zanzibar, as well as learning the story of Queen’s lead singer Freddie Mercury who was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar.
Proceed to the Zanzibar Serena for a sunset cocktail. Watching the sinking sun with a cold drink or popular Zanzibari kahawa (black spiced coffee) while a band plays catchy local tunes is a captivating Zanzibar experience.
After the sun sets, drive back to the pier.
Please note:
Participants must negotiate stairs and/or uneven surfaces and is therefore not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear light, layered cotton clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Bring a hat and bottled water. The climate can be extremely hot and humid in the tropics. Zanzibar is a very special place and keeping it so means that change will happen only at the pace that suits the people that live here. You can show your respect for local custom by dressing conservatively. The local people are very appreciative when visitors are respectful of this dress code: bare shoulders, midriffs and thighs are not acceptable; wearing long sleeves and minimum of capri-length pants or skirts is optimal. Photography of police officers or persons in uniform is not allowed. The order of sights visited may vary. Please obtain permission before taking photographs of the local people. Your guide will assist you with this.