3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour: Explore Vibrant Culture and Rich History

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - Constructed in the 17th century by the Omanis, this fort has evolved into a cultural hub featuring art galleries, shops, and opportunities to explore the island’s history.
  • Forodhani Gardens - Known for its lively evening food market, this waterfront park offers a variety of local delicacies, including seafood and…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees at Freddie mercury museum and the old slave market are not included in the price
  • Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Travel back in time and discover the vibrant cultural mosaic of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with our expertly guided walking tour. Stroll through narrow alleys adorned with intricately carved wooden doors, bustling markets, and historical landmarks that narrate tales of centuries of trade, culture, and resistance.
Our experienced local…

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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B7588gkshelleyw
Mar 9, 2026
Amazing Tours - Rakib is fun, entertaining and very knowledgeable. He communicates clearly about where to meet up. Unfortunately, our group was delayed and he adjusted to picking us up at our location. Rakib is passionate about Zanzibar and share some interesting facts about Stone Town culture and the people living there. He brings a positive and upbeat vibes that keeps the tour interesting. We all enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend touring with Rakib.
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N1146ahcarolines
Mar 5, 2026
Excellent private guide, really interesting tour. Cannot recommend Rakib enough - Rakib is a superb guide. So lucky I found his company through Chat GBT and he was my guide. He is really knowledgeable and it was incredibly interesting to listen to him explain the history of Stone Town and Zanzibar. I have learnt so much. And he is so nice to talk to. Thank you.
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Vacation34445158457
Mar 3, 2026
Amazing Stone Town Tour Experience! - I had a wonderful experience on my Stone Town tour. My guide, Rakib, was patient, kind, and very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Zanzibar. He explained everything clearly and took his time at each stop, which made the experience feel relaxed and engaging. He also made sure I got some great photos! I left feeling like I not only learned a lot, but also captured beautiful memories of Stone Town. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting who wants an informative, enjoyable, and well-paced tour experience.
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Saschalankowski
Mar 3, 2026
It's really worth it 5Stars - The private tour is definitely a "must have" in Stonetown. Great insider tips and locations you wouldn't have seen otherwise. 3hours turned into 5hours with great lunch - THANKS FOR YOUR TIME :-)
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Jayniine
Mar 2, 2026
Incredible experience - Huge thank you to Rakib for guiding us through Stone Town. His extensive knowledge and storytelling brought everything to life. We left with a deep appreciation for its history.
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Jennakr2016cg
Feb 28, 2026
Knowledgeable and Fun Tour of Stone Town - We had a great experience! Our guide Rakib was so knowledgeable and led us through the streets and history of Stone Town like the pro he is. At every stop he’d check and give us options according to our interests, and guided the flow when we were ambivalent. Felt like the perfect mix of choose your own adventure and guided!
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Adam_w
Feb 27, 2026
My guide was Nassor. He... - I'll start with that I rarely give 5 stars, normally I give 4 stars as a max so that should be an indicator as to how much I liked this. My guide was Nassor. He did a fantastic job. He had deep knowledge of the area and knew the history like a true expert. I felt safe with him both as a person and that he was keeping me safe (from traffic and motorcycles more than anything). At the end he even asked for feedback so he could improve which shows that he trying to get better even though he's already so good and has been at it for years which I feel is a sign of good character. I also had a walking tour combined with another tour I did but this one was much better. If you are looking for a walking tour, this is one of the best options out there in my opinion.
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Shelley_h
Feb 15, 2026
Amazing tour - Rakib is fun entertaining and very knowledgeable. We had a good time and enjoyed the Stone Town tour with him.
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Becky_t
Mar 15, 2026
Great for history lovers - My tour guide was super thorough with giving me the history of Zanzibar...almost too thorough so if you like history, you'll appreciate that. I more or less booked this tour to have a safety escort as a solo female traveler to walk around with and keep from getting lost. It served that purpose and I learned some things too.
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Darrel_g
Feb 16, 2026
A good tour highly recommended - Good experience. Value for money lasted 2 and half hours. Mohammed was very knowledgeable. Only issue I had was he was on his phone quite a few times which was quite annoying. Spent too long talking about doors and handles which I wasn’t interested in . Otherwise a good tour
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).