2024

CENTRAL MARKET

Markets
5/5
2 reviews
The city's central market has colorful and fragrant spice and fresh ... Read more
 Chake Chake
2024

THE OLD FORT

Monuments to visit
3.8/5
4 reviews
This old fort was used as a military barracks and depot for the ... Read more
 Stone Town
2024

THE TEMBO HOUSE

Mansion to visit

This historic building, whose name in Swahili means "elephant", is located on Stone Town's central beach. This magnificent building features a swimming pool on the patio and colorful stained-glass windows. The rooms are decorated with period furniture and antiques (paintings, telephones, etc.), a veritable museum. Built in the 19th century, this complex housed the first American consulate before becoming the headquarters of the Cowasjee Dinshaw and Brothers Company in 1880. Mahatma and Indira Gandhi, Freddy Mercury all passed through here.

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 Stone Town
2024

BEIT IL MTONI

Palaces to visit
This palace, built by the first Sultan of Zanzibar, Seyyid Said, was the ... Read more
 Stone Town
2024

FUKUCHANI RUINS AND GROTTO

Mansion to visit
A fortified domestic house built in the 16th century by rich merchants or ... Read more
 Fukuchani
2024

FISH MARKET

Markets
The lively fish market is held in Kigomani, north of Matemwe, in the ... Read more
 Matemwe
2024

THE SWAHILI HOUSE

Mansion to visit

Located near the Darajani market in old Stone Town, this Swahili mansion stands out for its history and its height, far superior to other houses. Built by a wealthy Indian merchant in the 19th century, the house was home to several sultan families over 125 years before becoming a hotel. All our guides take their groups on a tour of the house's hall and rooftop terrace, with its open-air restaurant and fabulous view over Stone Town. We recommend a visit to admire the house and the panorama.

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 Stone Town
2024

MARUHUBI'S PALACE RUINS

Monuments to visit
This palace near a small beach was intended to house the nearly 100 women ... Read more
 Stone Town
2024

CHUKWANI PALACE

Palaces to visit
Palace located about 10 km south of the city, enjoying a splendid view of ... Read more
 Stone Town
2024

TIPPU TIP'S HOUSE

Mansion to visit
House located in the lanes of old Shangani, near the Africa House Hotel, ... Read more
 Stone Town
2024

HOUSE OF WONDERS (BEIT-EL-AJAIB)

Palaces to visit
This house, decorated with carved doors and engraved with verses from the ... Read more
 Stone Town
2024

RAS KIGOMASHA LIGHTHOUSE

Monuments to visit
The lighthouse of Ras Kigomasha rises to a height of 27 meters with a ... Read more
 Ras Kigomasha