Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour
Excursions & day trips

Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 20 reviews
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$88.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 3 hours to 5 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit various sites in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town
  • Polish your haggling skills at the famous shopping area with the help of your guide
  • See the first museum commemorating the legend, Freddie Mercury
  • Learn about the history of Tanzanite at a local museum
What to expect

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town boasts African, Indian, European and Arabic influences, making it a beguiling place to explore. This half-day private tour takes you to all the highlights and your own guide will lead you around while pointing out landmarks such as Darajani Market, the main bazaar in Zanzibar, as well as the former slave market and Forodhani Gardens where you'll be greeted by views over the House of Wonders – a former sultan's palace and the Old Fort. Then polish your haggling skills at the famous shopping area with the help of your guide. There's also a pitstop at the Tanzanite museum, where you'll explore the history of Tanzania's famous Tanzanite gemstone, a unique treasure found only in the country.

Meanwhile, your guide will fill you in on popular inhabitants such as Princess Salme, Bi Kidude, and Farrokh Bulsara. Included in this tour is a visit to The Freddie Mercury Museum. It is the first museum dedicated to the world legend Freddie Mercury and showcases exclusive pictures of Freddie Mercury throughout different stages of his life and his extraordinary journey to becoming the greatest star of all time.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Water
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips
  • x_not_included Food and beverage
Where

Pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar.

Meeting point:
Pick-up is available from the following points: - Pick up from Stone Town hotels and Zanzibar Town - Pick up from North West Coast hotels and South West Coast hotels (Mangapwani, Fumba) - Pick-up from North East Coast hotels (Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Pongwe, Chwaka, Matemwe) - Pick up from North Coast hotels (Nungwi, Kendwa) - Pick up from South Coast hotels and South East Coast hotels (Kizimkazi, Pingwe, Paje, Jambiani, Michamvi, Makunduchi)
What to remember
  • Duration is 3-5 hours depending on transit time
  • After booking, you will receive the contact info of the local operator to confirm pick-up time and location
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Provider
Fisherman Tours & Travel Ltd.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 20 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

4.7/5

Safety

4.7/5

Value for money

4.6/5

Staff

4.7/5

  • Kevin

    From United Kingdom - September 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Great day out. Well organised.

  • Wendy

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guide was very knowledgeable about the towns history and able to answer all our questions clearly. It was good tobe able to go at our own pace.

  • Lia

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Solo traveler

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Perfect. Amazing

  • DW

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Me

    From United Kingdom - February 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • SiKi

    From United States of America - January 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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