Things to Do in Stone Town, Zanzibar

Ever wonder why its called Stone Town? 👇 . Stone Town gets its name from the ornate houses built with local stone by Arab traders and slaves during the 19th Century. . It’s the cultural heart of Zanzibar, an UNESCO World Heritage site AND its architecture includes a fusion of influences from Arabia, Persia, India, Europe and elsewhere 😍. . A trip to Zanzibar without a visit to Stone Town would be incomplete, save this pocket guide for some of the best things to do there! ✨ 🏠 STAY Stay right in the center so you can easily explore the the narrow labyrinth of streets. I stayed at ‘Pilipili room in Stone Town’ which you can find on @airbnb and absolutely loved it! 🍽️ EAT Harbour Indian Kitchen The Secret Garden Karafu coffee house The night market Cape Town Fish Market 
🗺️ DO Watch sunset at the beach Visit the Old Fort of Zanzibar Explore the maze of narrow streets and shop for some of the best souvenirs (especially organic spices from sustainable, fair farming) Go on a Spice Tour with @getyourguide Watch locals (very impressively) jump into the water with signs - maybe even have them do a jump for you! (You’ll find them over by where the night market is) Speaking of… grab a bite at the night market (Forodhani Garden’s night food market) Go on a day trip to Nakupenda Bis with @toujours_zanzibar Enjoy the most magical sunset/ evening from the rooftop at Emerson on Hurumzi Have you visited Stone Town, and if yes, what would you add to this list? Follow @wholistictraveler for more bucket list travel inspo & tips ✈️✨ _____ #fulltimetraveler #authentictravel #bucketlisttravel #bucketlistexperiences #solofemaletravel #digitalnomadlife #stonetown #zanzibarisland #zanzibartravelguide THINGS TO DO IN STONE TOWN | WHERE TO EAT IN STONE TOWN | ZANZIBAR EXPERIENCES |