On arrival there is a security check and pay desk ,can’tt remember exact amount but reasonable entrance fee. A guide attached himself as usual to us,when we said we didn’t need he said was included in entrance price! He was able to direct us around in the correct order seeing the inside of the cathedral, memorial ,and cellar, then left us back at the fascinating display with explanation of history and photos, this was well presented and thought provoking. We were pleased not to be tied to a group tour as we spent far longer here than many being rushed round. This is not a museum to be missed , if you don’t do anything else on your visit to Stonetown, visit this!

Even though the original slave market area has been built over with a cathedral, it is an important area to visit when in Stone Town, because of the importance of the site to the establishment and continuation of the slave trade to Europe, the middle east and the Americas. The cathedral is very interesting, however it really doesn't hide what happened here and there are several exhibits, original and recreated attempting to show the inhumanity of slavery through the ages We walked from the hotel, through the maze of alleys in Stone Town, through the spice shops and market areas. It is a well worth while half day to experience and read about the horrors. You will need to dress appropriately to go into the cathedral, especially women.

The Slave Market and Exibition together with the Anglican Basilica are a must if you are visiting Stone Town. The place has a very sad and touching story about the past slaves trade. Also there is a monument build in memory, which I found very emotional and sad. The place has an Anglican Christian church that you can visit as well and is very beautiful and big. Also the basement where the slaves ( men, women and children were kept before selling them away) is a place that you can visit also if you have a guide is better because he will explain how things happened. I recommend if you want to have a different experience!

If I have to point out only one “not to miss place” in stone town, then this would be it. The history of the slave market or the cathedral will leave you numb. You can see where the former slave market used to take place. There are 4 different spots where they take you inside this place with the guides explaining you all the history behind it. The entry fees to the place was $ 5 per person. The service of the guides is included in the entry fees. They require you to dress modestly, so they would give a sarong to cover up, in case you aren't dressed for it.

The museum was very somber. It portrayed the plight of East Africans during the active slave trade. We learned a great deal during our 90 minutes on site. The cost to enter was US$5.00 per person and we hired a guide who approached us outside the museum. The guide is free and you tip at the end based upon your satisfaction. We had a very good guide but I noticed others were not as lucky and appeared to be rushed through the various stopping points. The neighborhood can be a little rough so having a local tour guide to get you to and from might be helpful.