This introductory guided tour of Zanzibar provides living evidence of a rich cultural heritage, where Arab, Indian, Persian and European influences blended with local African tradition. Historic buildings with elaborately carved wooden doors, shaded balconies loggias and verandas line the narrow winding streets. The tour includes a visit to the Town Market, the former Slave Market, National Museum of Zanzibar, High Court Building, Old German Consulate, Africa House (former English Club), Tip Tip House, Kelele Square, Old Bristish Consulate, Orphanage, The Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, House of Wonders (Museum), Sultan Palace (Museum), Custom House, The Old Dispensary and the Old Harbour, etc |
This guided tour offers a look at small farms in the rural area that grow cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamon and other spices, medicinal and ornamental plants and tropical fruits. This tour provides a rare experience to prove why Zanzibar is referred to as "the Spice Island". It also includes a visit to the Persian Baths built in 1850 by Seyyid Said bin Sultan (First Sultan of Zanzibar) for his wife Princes Shehrzad (grand-daughter of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia) |
