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Stone Town is the cultural heart of the island and the old city area of Zanzibar City, located on the western shore. The city got its name from the many big multistory buildings made of stone which form the landscape of the old town part. This buildings are actually not made of stone, but with mortar and corals. Although the corals were a good and easily available building material, they are also easily damageable. Some of the houses are in a bad shape and the Stone Town Conservation Authority co-ordinates the restorations of this houses to maintain the towns original glory. Our first stop will be the fruit market, which opened in 1904, known for its variety of tropical fruits and spices. This will be followed by a visit to the Anglican Cathedral at Mkunazini, built-in 1874 on the site of the former slave market. Your guide will share insights into the city's slave history and show you the place where slaves were auctioned. Next, we will visit the National Museum of Zanzibar, also known as the Peace Memorial Museum, which houses a wide collection of the island's natural history and artifacts. From there, we will walk to the Forondhani Gardens to see the former British Consulate, a place frequented by explorers for administrative matters. We will also explore the Old Fort and the tallest building in Zanzibar. We will take a refreshing walk through the narrow streets to explore old houses, many of which are over 150 years old.