3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour: Explore Vibrant Culture and Rich History
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18 Ratings
Zanzibar
Embark on a captivating 3-hour private walking tour through Stone Town and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture and rich history. Discover age-old architecture and uncover intriguing tales of sultans, traders, and explorers.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - Built-in the 17th century by the Omanis, this fort has transformed into a cultural center with art galleries, shops, and a chance to learn about the island’s history.
  • Forodhani Gardens - This waterfront park is famous for its vibrant evening food market, where visitors can savor a variety of local delicacies, including seafood, Zanzibar pizza, and more.
  • House of Wonders - This grand palace showcases Swahili and Arab architecture and once hosted the Zanzibar royal family. It’s now a museum with exhibits about the island’s culture and history
  • Freddie Mercury Museum - The birthplace of the legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury.It’s now a small museum dedicated to his life and music.
    The museum is not so big but it has so many interested legacy of Freddie mercury which show his life from the beginning to the end of his life as a rock star band .
    We will just visit outside of this museum where you can have a pictures outside,but there’s an entrance fee when you want to visit inside which is 8$ per person.
  • Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - Built on the site of the former slave market, the cathedral is a solemn reminder of Zanzibar’s role in the slave trade. The nearby memorial is a moving tribute to the victims
  • People’s Palace Museum - The former palace of the sultans, this building offers a glimpse into royal life and Zanzibar’s political past
  • St Joseph’s Cathedral - The church was constructed by French missionaries in the 19th century the design of the church is similar with the Marseille Cathedral in France
  • Darajani Bazaar - A bustling bazaar where visitors can immerse themselves in the local atmosphere and purchase spices, fruits, vegetables, textiles, and more.
  • Lukmaan Restaurant - Nestled in the heart of Stone Town, Lukmaan Restaurant is a beloved establishment that has gained a reputation for serving authentic Zanzibari cuisine with a focus on local flavors and traditional dishes. It’s a perfect place to immerse oneself in the culinary culture of Zanzibar.
    The restaurant is much affordable for all tourists,you can eat and experience swahili cuisine not more than 20$ per person which is just normal price.
  • Jaws Corner - Jaws Corner is a vibrant and iconic gathering place in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar. Known for its lively atmosphere, local interactions, and aromatic beverages, Jaws Corner offers a one-of-a-kind experience that immerses visitors in Zanzibar’s social and cultural fabric.
  • The Swahili House - This is a hotel in stone town with a restaurant and a rooftop where you will see an amazing Stone town view from the rooftop of Swahili house while you are sipping juice,coffee e.t.c.The rooftop is free for everyone to witness the view of Stone town but the tourists should buy any drink like water,soda or whatever.
  • Hamamni Persian Baths - The Hamamni Persian Baths are a fascinating testament to Zanzibar’s diverse history and architectural heritage. These ancient baths, dating back to the 19th century, showcase the influence of Persian and Arabian cultures on the island. Intertwining history, architecture, and culture, a visit to the Hamamni Persian Baths is a journey through time.
    We will just visit outside to see it’s architecture but there’s an entrance fee when you want to visit inside which is 8$ per person.
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees at Freddie mercury museum is not included.It’s 8$ per person when you want to visit inside the museum
Additional Information

Join us on an Enthralling Voyage through Stone Town

Hello, daring voyagers and inquisitive explorers! Welcome to our private pedestrian exploration of Stone Town, where you’ll delve into the intriguing history of Zanzibar as you wander through the city’s pulsating narrows. Zanzibar’s vibrant culture and exceptional historical legacy can be discovered by meandering through Stone Town.

Adventure Beckons:
Visualize wandering through the sinuous, serpentine lanes of Stone Town, the aged structures speaking sagas of sultans, merchants, and adventurers across the ages.

Location
Forodhani
Follow the map direct to Forodhani park,the park is wide enough,in the middle of the park you will find a bandstand and i will meet you there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N9952tjpamelag
Feb 5, 2024
Rakib the best tour guide - I am still reminiscing over my Zanzibar vacation. It was an AMAZING trip and many thanks to Rakib for planning our 7 day itinerary. Rakib and his team were amazing and efficient they are very professional they make your days move faster than you can imagine. Our only worry was about getting ready in time for our pick up each day. We could not do all the activities but those we did they made them very memorable and best. I have to mention that Rakib is extremely well spoken and understand English exceptionally well, one can have a good and meaningful conversation with him,he is a 12/10 tour guide. To also mention one of his team members Ally we had a nice time with him many thanks to him. I wish I had spent more time in Zanzibar with them. It was really hard for me to say goodbye to them after spending such a good time. I would definitely recommend Rakib as your tour guide to anyone traveling to Zanzibar. Kib tours are the best.
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Locadiah2024
Jan 5, 2024
He is a 12/10 tour guide! - I am still reminiscing over my Zanzibar trip!!!!!!!! It was AMAZING & this was heavily contributed from having Rakib as our tour guide. He planned a fun filled 7 day vacation for us and each day surpassed the previous day. LOVED IT! What a kind hearted gent, very knowledgeable & great hosting skills. He is a 12/10 tour guide!
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Stay05965039986
Jan 4, 2024
Amazing tour with Rakib! - Rakib is such an amazing guide! So friendly and knowledgeable! Couldn't wish for a better experience, value for your money aswell! Would definitely recommend him and will use him again when we return to Zanzibar 😁😁
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Martinkk2331ko
Dec 6, 2023
Stone town Zanzibar with Rakib - Absolutely great experience. Rakib is a very professional and smiling hearty person. We saw the history of the city and tasted freshly pressed sugarcane juice.
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U1330qogabrielak
Nov 19, 2023
Great time discovering Stone Town - We truly enjoyed the trip, everything was organized very well and we found out a lot about Stone Town. Visiting spice farm was one of a kind experience. Very much recommended, thank you Rakib!
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Robertalv2067pi
Nov 13, 2023
Unforgettable trip - Rakib is an amazing tour guide, very professional but also very funny and kind. We did together a lot of trips, not only the Stone town tour, but also Maalum Cave, Jozani forest, Mnemba island, Baraka turtles aquarium, the Rock restaurant etc… If you want to live an unforgettable holiday, I really recommend Rakib and his driver Teddy. They are so special people with big souls. Thank you for everything, you’ll always be in my heart. It’s not a goodbye but a “see you soon”. ❤️
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Isabeldx1240zh
Nov 13, 2023
An wonderful week in Zanzibar! - If any of you is planning to visit Zanzibar I recommend you our amazing guide Rakib! He and the other guide, Teddy, are such beautiful peaple with a big heart.. they entertained us with their joy of life! Rakib took us to prison island, mnemba island, stone town, safari blu.. he explained us a lot of things about Zanzibar and its culture, history and people. Time really flew! See you soon❤️
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Francescadn1574sw
Nov 13, 2023
Such a great experience with Rakib - It was such a fortune to find Rakib. He is the most kind person, with such a great soul. I think he is the best guide in Zanzibar. He picked us up from our resort and take us in a lot of beautiful places. We visited Stone town, Mnemba island, Prison island, Maalum Cave and other magnificent spots. Rakib knows a lot of things from Zanzibar, so you can ask him anything you want. It was such a great experience and now I come back home with my heart full of joy. Zanzibar has a lot to offer and so does Rakib. I really recommend him. Thank you for making goodbye so hard to say.
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Neliam655
Nov 13, 2023
The best Zanzibar tour guide - Rakib is an amazing tour guide, very professional and also goes out of his way to help out as we had a problem with the hotel we had booked and Rakib went on to look for another hotel for us in the middle of night. He also provided transportation within 5 minutes of tell him the problem. I would definitely and highly recommend him for any services
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Silesova
Oct 27, 2023
The best Zanzibar tour guide - I would like to thank Rakib for the amazing Zanzibar tour that he provided us. Together we experienced not only the Stone Town, but also the Jozani forest, Spice farm, Upendo beach and he also took us to the local school. He also ensured us very comfortable transfer from the airport to our hotel. The service he provided to our group was excellent, he was helpful, kind, patient with every member of the group, he always arrived on time and when we had any problem he solved everyting. The most important quality for me was that he always made us laugh/smile - the energy he has is just amazing. So when you want to feel safe, learn new and interesting information about the places and smile the whole day book the tour with Rakib! I can fully recommend all of his tours and services! - Hope to see you again Mr. Čučoriedka. :)
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