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A narrow street lined with old buildings, a street clock, and a smartphone displaying a map. 1
An ancient stone building with arched doorways and a central staircase. 2
A narrow street with buildings, a sign for 'Sunset View Hotel,' and a wall with 'Zanzibar Handcraft Garden' written on it. 3
A white building with a brown door, a black gate, and a palm tree. 4
Two identical church towers with pointed roofs and crosses on top, set against a clear blue sky. 5
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The previous price was NZ$13 and current price is NZ$10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 52m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into the labyrinth of Stone Town, where the air is thick with the scent of cloves and the weight of history. This immersive walking tour peels back the architectural layers of one of the Indian Ocean's most complex cities. You will trace the explosive wealth of the 19th-century spice boom, confront the harrowing reality of the East African slave trade, and witness the breathtaking cultural convergence of Swahili, Arab, Indian, and European influences. This is not just a walk through a UNESCO World Heritage site; it is a journey into the beautiful, tragic, and unresolved soul of Zanzibar.

    • A 2.7 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 112 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in History and Memory and Identity, Migration and Globalization
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Darajani Bazaar
    • Darajani Street
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Darajani Bazaar
    • Darajani Street
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Podcast Tour Zanzibar City The Black Gold and the Broken Chains in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 52 minutes1h 52m
    1h 52m
  • Opening hours: Mon 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$12.05
NZ$9.64 x 1 AdultNZ$9.64
Total
The previous price was NZ$12.05 and current price is NZ$9.64
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Darajani Bazaar

  • 10m
The bustling traditional market marking the boundary of Stone Town, offering a sensory overload of Zanzibar's enduring spice trade.

Christ Church Cathedral

  • 10m
An Anglican cathedral built directly over the site of Zanzibar's largest slave market, symbolising both abolition and the erasure of trauma.

Tippu Tip's House

  • 10m
The decaying former residence of the infamous 19th-century slave and ivory trader, presenting unresolved moral complexities.

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

  • 10m
A striking twin-spired Catholic cathedral built by French missionaries, illustrating European architectural imposition in an Islamic city.

Old Fort

  • 10m
The oldest building in Stone Town, a massive stone fortification reflecting centuries of military contest between Portuguese and Omani powers.

The Forodhani of Zanzibar

  • 10m
A waterfront park that transforms into a vibrant night market, symbolising Zanzibar's ultimate culinary and cultural synthesis.

Sultan's Palace Museum

  • 10m
The former Sultan's residence, offering insights into Omani royal life and the dramatic rupture of the 1964 Zanzibar Revolution.

Old Dispensary

  • 10m
A masterpiece of multicultural architecture, encapsulating the wealth of the spice trade and the complex legacy of Stone Town.

Location

Activity location

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    Darajani Bazaar
    • Darajani Street
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Darajani Bazaar
    • Darajani Street
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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