Itinerary

5:00 PM – Cultural City Walking Tour Begin your evening at the House of Wonders, an architectural marvel symbolizing Zanzibar’s fusion of Arab and Persian heritage. As twilight sets in, stroll the labyrinthine alleys of Stone Town, passing mosques, colonial buildings, and artisan shops. Your guide will share insights into how Zanzibar evolved—from indigenous roots to a multicultural blend shaped by migration and trade.
6:00 PM – Swahili Barazas and Bao Playing Stations Walk along community spaces dotted with Swahili Barazas—stone benches where locals gather to chat, debate, and play. Here, you’ll engage with locals over games like Bao, a traditional board game steeped in strategy and history. These stations reveal much about Zanzibar’s social fabric and daily life.
6:45 PM – Exploring Diverse History and Culture As you continue through Stone Town’s public squares and heritage sites like the Old Fort, your guide will narrate stories of migration, colonial resistance, and cultural adaptation. This part of the tour highlights Zanzibar's resilience and richness, painted on every street corner and echoed in every stone.
7:30 PM – Sporting Fever with Local Games Stop by open-air gathering spots where locals engage in Bao, card games, and occasionally storytelling or music. Discover the enthusiasm that surrounds local sports, and hear tales of Dhow sailing races, which are deeply embedded in the island’s cultural pride and identity.
8:00 PM – Forodhani Feast Arrive at the Forodhani Gardens, where your senses will be immediately awakened by sizzling BBQ, spice-laced curries, and tropical fruit stands. Taste your way through Zanzibar’s culinary culture with grilled seafood, Zanzibar pizzas, sugarcane juice, samosas, octopus skewers, and more—all in a buzzing seaside atmosphere.
9:00 PM – End of Tour / Return to Hotel After the feast, stroll the waterfront or head back to your hotel with a deeper understanding of Zanzibar’s vibrant culture, full and satisfied in every sense.