Freddy Mercury Tour

Overview

Walk the streets of Stone Town and follow in the footsteps of Zanzibars most famous son, Freddie Mercury. Lead singer of the rock band Queen, skilled musician, flamboyant showman and a Zanzibari. Born Farouk Bulsara on the Sth of September 1946 in Shangani, Freddie Mercury spent his formative years living and playing in Stone Towns winding al-leyways. His parents were Parsi and had emigrated to Zanzibar from India.

His family were practicing Zoroastrians, a fire religion, founded more than 3000 years ago and believed to be the worlds oldest religion. After studying at boarding school in Bombay, Farouk Bulsara returned to Zanzibar, to leave with his parents and younger sister at the age of 18, where his transformation into Freddie Mercury was completed.

Wonder through Shangani where Freddie Mercury was born and lived with his family. From here, you will head to the mystical Zoroastrian temple, where Mercury worshipped with his family. You will end the day with a seafront lunch at Mercurys restaurant, a modern-day tribute to the man and the music.