Title: House of Wonders in Stone Town | Expedia.co.uk

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# House of Wonders

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## Visit House of Wonders

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#### See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

Stone Town’s House of Wonders houses the Beit El-Ajaib National Museum. Learn about the history of this structure on a walking tour.

The house was built in 1883, designed by a Scottish marine engineer. Look up at the tall clock tower and the many thin cast iron pillars connected by delicate balustrades along balconies surrounding the structure at several levels. The architecture is described as tropical Victorian industrial style, with open verandas allowing breezes from any direction to cool the interior.

The building was part of a plan by Omani Sultan SheikhBarghash bin Said Al-Busaid, who brought infrastructure to Stone Town, including roads, parks, hospitals and piped water. Note that this building had the area’s first electricity and running water.

During its grandest days, the home had exquisite marble floors, cedar-paneled walls and elegant furniture. In 1896, during the 38 minutes of the Anglo-Zanzibar War, possibly history’s shortest war, the Zanzibar Palace was destroyed and the House of Wonders suffered damage. See the cannons surrounding the house they were of little use against heavy British bombardment.

After the war and some reconstruction, the House of Wonders became the seat of the government before being converted to a museum in the 20th century. Inside, the furnishings include elegant chandeliers and carpets, beds with canopies and mosquito netting and carved and richly upholstered chairs. In addition, in the courtyard is a dhow, with information describing the important boat-building culture of Zanzibar. A carved door has gilded text from the Quran. Check at the gate to see if the museum is open for visits as it may be closed for renovation.

The House of Wonders is a short walk southwest of Zanzibar Port. Its balconies give views of the dhows in the ocean and overlook Forodhoni Gardens, a revitalized green space along the seawall. Come to the gardens to join local residents buying or eating seafood and other delights at the open-air sunset food market. Visit the nearby Old Fort for tourist information or possibly a film viewing.

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### Zanzibar: Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour with Lunch

5h

9.2/10

37 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£95

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![BAO Game & Swahili Coffee Tasting Experience in Zanzibar.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51926377/bd639de7-3bc8-4867-b013-6a303650cddb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

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7h

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![Zanzibar: Combo tour in Stone town with Sunset & Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51692760/28e98a1c-e1ca-4a30-b827-aeb2d8761df0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

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8h

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£114

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![Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone town & Spice farm with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51722030/aecfed26-ee15-40b3-a6ca-8fcd75db8eb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

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7h+

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£107

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![Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour, Cooking Class & Stone Town tour.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51701054/065ae801-16e5-418a-a93c-ac0b23e315fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour, Cooking Class & Stone Town tour.

7h+

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£52

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![Zanzibar: Stone Town Walking Tour+Slave caves with Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52202765/8a6e0369-b0bc-40e3-9ccf-68e576cc0d16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

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3h

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![Zanzibar: Home cooking class with local mama.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52185567/be0a754c-c0f5-435d-99da-fcb804f6529e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

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7h

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£45

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![Zanzibar: Night food market in forodhani with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51736129/028375ca-d54b-48b2-9677-21beb25a115b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Zanzibar: Night food market in forodhani with Local Guide

1h 30m+

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£26

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![3 Hours Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52129834/e5865cfa-c700-4989-9521-c2f8921e948b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 3 Hours Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise

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### Zanzibar: Nakupenda Sandbank With Lunch and Stone Town Tour

6h+

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### Stone town walking tour ( City tour)

2h 30m

9.4/10

6 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£13

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3h

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5h

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£169

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6h

Free cancellation available

£46

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9h

Free cancellation available

~~£194~~£180

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### Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour with Traditional Cooking Lesson

3h

9.6/10

24 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£67

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per adult\*

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### Popular places to visit

![Old Fort](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120008/e5335ea2-9af5-4866-8e71-67a6cc738fe5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Old Fort

4/5(22 reviews)

Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Fort-Stone-Town.d6120008.Attraction)

![Forodhani Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120014/90defd7d-e3c9-49ac-b4e9-3f5f4d5bb4d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Forodhani Gardens

4/5(10 reviews)

Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Forodhani-Gardens-Stone-Town.d6120014.Attraction)

![Anglican Cathedral which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120018/b7cd48e4-f380-4bb9-ac71-faedece5cc0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Christ Church Cathedral

4/5(9 reviews)

Admire the coral stone design and see the museum and memorial of this church that was built to celebrate the end of slavery.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Christ-Church-Cathedral-Stone-Town.d6120018.Attraction)

![Slave Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120012/714937c2-fe25-4f0a-b87d-393d191afbf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Slave Market

4/5(31 reviews)

An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Slave-Market-Stone-Town.d6120012.Attraction)

![Stone Town is a great place to roam and see a side of Africa that is seldom seen. A place where cultures have mixed and co-exist. It is somewhat in decay and not very well kept, but it is extremely interesting to visit the sights and experience Stone Town while looking for souvenirs and just observing the Swahili culture and Zanzibar architecture. 

Amazing sunsets by the harbour! #GoldenHour #blue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6143861/f9b1d75c-7fd2-425c-a8ce-3cf39682c9b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Shangani Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Shangani Beach during your travels in Zanzibar Town? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Shangani-Beach-Zanzibar-Town.d6120006.Attraction)

#### Zanzibar Night Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Zanzibar Night Market during your stay in Zanzibar Town. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Zanzibar-Night-Market-Stone-Town.d858299260829966336.Attraction)

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