Livingstone: Guided Walking Tour with Local Markets
Southern Zambia, Zambia
Explore Livingstone on a guided walking tour. Visit the Curio Market, see the Forest of Faces, and learn about the city's history and culture.
Livingstone Guided Walking Tour: Markets, Culture, and History
This guided walking tour in Livingstone suits visitors interested in local culture, history, and artisan markets.
Description
Start your tour outside the Livingstone Museum, Zambia’s oldest and largest museum, appreciating its outdoor displays including the Chipmunk training aircraft, which reflects Zambia’s colonial and early independence aviation history.
Explore the museum gardens featuring colonial-era statues, memorials, and plaques that highlight Zambia’s past leaders and the city’s development.
Visit the Forest of Faces, an outdoor art installation of carved stone heads symbolizing Zambia’s diverse people. This site offers reflection and photographic opportunities.
Continue to the Curio Market, where local artisans sell handcrafted souvenirs such as fabrics, wooden carvings, jewelry, baskets, and masks. Engage with the artisans to learn about their craft and cultural heritage.
Next, enter Livingstone Town Market, a lively space where locals buy fresh produce, fish, grains, clothing, and household goods. Experience everyday market life with its vibrant sights, sounds, and aromas.
The tour also includes a stop at “Second Class Livingstone,” an area reflecting the city’s colonial-era social divisions, now a symbol of history blended with modern life.
Your guide will share recommendations for local restaurants and bars offering traditional Zambian dishes like nshima with relish, and places to unwind after the tour.
Highlights
- Guided walking tour through Livingstone’s markets and historic sites
- View Livingstone Museum surroundings and Chipmunk training aircraft
- Experience the Forest of Faces outdoor art installation
- Browse handcrafted souvenirs at the Curio Market
- Explore the lively Livingstone Town Market
- Visit the historical “Second Class Livingstone” area
- Receive local dining and drinking recommendations
Includes
- Guided walking tour of Livingstone
- Visits to Livingstone Museum surroundings and outdoor exhibits
- Forest of Faces art installation visit
- Curio Market and Town Market visits
- Stop at Second Class Livingstone
- Local food and drink recommendations
Important Information
- The tour does not include entry inside the Livingstone Museum.
- Walking is involved; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Opportunities to interact with local artisans and vendors are included.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures and active market scenes.
