Tippu Tip's House, Stone Town

Name: Tippu Tip's House
Address: Stone Town, Tanzania

#10 among attractions in Stone Town

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Tippu Tip's House is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar, located in Suicide Alley in the Shangani ward near the Africa House Hotel and Serena Inn, about 15–25 minute walking time from the Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens. It is the house where the powerful merchant and slave trader Tippu Tip lived. The building was a private residence until the Zanzibar Revolution and was later converted into a block of flats. ()

Coordinates: 6°9'50"S, 39°11'13"E

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Tippu Tip's House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House of Wonders, Darajani Market, Forodhani Gardens, Sultan's Palace.

~1480 ftNE
Museum
House of Wonders, Stone Town
8 min walk • The House of Wonders, a grandiose edifice in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, stands as a beacon of cultural history and architectural marvel. Officially known as Beit-al-Ajaib, this stately building was constructed in 1883 and holds the distinction of...
0.5 miE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Darajani Market, Stone Town
12 min walk • The Darajani Market is the main bazaar in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is also known as Estella Market and informally as Marikiti Kuu. The market is located in Darajani Road, in the surroundings of the Anglican Cathedral of Christ.
~1010 ftNE
Garden, Park
Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town
5 min walk • The Forodhani Gardens is a small park in the historical city of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gardens are located along the main seawalk of Stone Town, just in front of the most famous buildings of Stone Town, i.e. the House of Wonders and the Old Fort.
~1930 ftNE
Museum
Sultan's Palace, Stone Town
10 min walk • The Sultan's Palace is one of the main historical buildings of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is a 3-story building with merlon-decorated white walls, located in Mizingani Road, on the seafront, between the House of Wonders and the Old Dispensary.
~760 ftNE
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Stone Town
4 min walk • The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph is one of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town, Zanzibar, as well as one of its main visitor attractions.
0.4 miE
Historical place, Church
Christ Church, Stone Town
10 min walk • Christ Church is an Anglican cathedral in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It belongs to the Anglican Church of Tanzania. It is a landmark historical church, as well as one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa.
0.5 miNE
Architecture
Old Dispensary, Stone Town
15 min walk • The Old Dispensary, also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour.
0.5 miNE
Mosque
Malindi Mosque, Stone Town
12 min walk • Malindi Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, located near the port. It stems from the 1830s but was possible built on the site of an elder mosque that might have dated back to the 17th century or earlier.
0.5 miNE
Mosque
Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town
13 min walk • Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern arabesque style.
~1230 ftNE
Museum, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Old Fort, Stone Town
6 min walk • The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town.
1.7 miSE
Lighthouse
Kiungani Rear Range Lighthouse, Zanzibar City
44 min walk • The Kiungani Rear Range Lighthouse is located in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The lighthouse is located alongside Nyerere Road and provides support for ships trying to dock at the Stone Town harbor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tippu Tip's House?

Nearby attractions include St. Joseph's Cathedral, Stone Town (4 min walk), Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town (5 min walk), Old Fort, Stone Town (6 min walk), House of Wonders, Stone Town (8 min walk).

How to get to Tippu Tip's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tippu Tip's House:

Bus

Darajani Daladala Terminus (11 min walk)
Kiwengwa (15 min walk)