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Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 4.6 (20 reviews)
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Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour

<ul><li>Visit various sites in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town </li><li>Polish your haggling skills at the famous shopping area with the help of your guide </li><li>See the first museum commemorating the legend, Freddie Mercury </li><li>Learn about the history of Tanzanite at a local museum</li></ul><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT</strong> <br />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&#39;ll be greeted by views over the House of Wonders – a former sultan&#39;s palace and the Old Fort. Then polish your haggling skills at the famous shopping area with the help of your guide. There&#39;s also a pitstop at the Tanzanite museum, where you&#39;ll explore the history of Tanzania&#39;s famous Tanzanite gemstone, a unique treasure found only in the country. <br /><br />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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<ul><li>Transport </li><li>Guide </li><li>Entrance fees </li><li>Water</li></ul>

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  • <ul><li>Tips </li><li>Food and beverage</li></ul>
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Receive a 100 % refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

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
Traveller reviews

4.6 out of 5

Based on 20 reviews
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Sofia AnderssonAmsterdam, Netherlands · Jun 2026

Great experience, highly recommend

I can't say enough good things about the Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour in Dar es Salaam. Every aspect was handled professionally and the tour itself was fascinating. Highly, highly recommended!

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Emily ThompsonVancouver, Canada · May 2026

Fantastic tour

This was an incredible experience from start to finish. Our guide for the Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour was knowledgeable and friendly. The sights in Dar es Salaam were breathtaking and the entire tour was well-organized. I would definitely do this again!

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Jane SmithBarcelona, Spain · Apr 2026

Absolutely loved it

An unforgettable experience! Everything on Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour was top-notch from the booking process to the tour itself. The attention to detail in Dar es Salaam was impressive. Five stars!

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Sarah JohnsonDubai, UAE · Apr 2026

Exceeded expectations

Absolutely fantastic! The tour guide was amazing and really brought the history of Dar es Salaam to life. Great value for money and we saw so much during the Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour. Thank you for a memorable day!

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Tom AndersonVancouver, Canada · Apr 2026

Perfect day out

We were thoroughly impressed with this Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour. Professional, informative, and lots of fun in Dar es Salaam. The guide went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time.

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Sarah JohnsonCape Town, South Africa · Apr 2026

Brilliant day!

I can't say enough good things about the Historic Stone Town and Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar private tour in Dar es Salaam. Every aspect was handled professionally and the tour itself was fascinating. Highly, highly recommended!

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