Stone Town Tour: Discover Zanzibar's Culture

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Discover the rich history and diverse architecture of Stone Town in Zanzibar on a private walking tour. Explore historical sites and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this cultural melting pot.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Forte arabo di Stone Town - Also known as the Arab Fort and by other names is a fortification located in stone town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building in stone town. lt is located on the main seafront, adjacent to another landmark building of the city the House of wonders (the former palace of the Sultan) and facing the Fordhani Gardens.

What's Included

Tour through Stone Town
Visit historical sites

Additional Information

The operator is highly familiar with Stone Town and its historical landmarks, possessing extensive knowledge of the Arabic, Indian, and British architectural styles that blend harmoniously in this culturally rich town. The operator offers guided tours through the town’s narrow, winding streets, providing an authentic glimpse into the culture of…

Location

Forte arabo di Stone Town

Mizingani Road

We will meet at the main entrance of the Fuerte Viejo de Zanzibar (the Old Fort).

Cancellation Policy

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

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220christianes

Nov 17, 2025

Highly recommended!! - Our tour of Stone Town was very interesting. We shared detailed historical background and were shown daily life. Our guide spoke good German and took a lot of time.

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Kgb1989

Sep 25, 2025

Very Good - Hassan was very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. His knowledge of the local area and passion for the arts was really interesting. He went way over and above taking us to other places such as the Old Dispensary and ensuring our taxi driver met us on time. Would highly recommend Hassan and his tour.

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Lievend99

Sep 19, 2025

Beautiful tour of Stone town with expert historical guidance - Hassan has a lot of historical knowledge about Stone town and Zanzibar. With warm style and open mind, he answers all your questions. Feel free to let us know what you would like to see, Hassan adapts the tour easily!

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G6860tcthomasm

Aug 10, 2025

Stone Town - Had an enjoyable walking tour with Hassan. He is very knowledgeable and pleasant. I would recommend taking this tour to get a good overview of the old town.

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Passport474078

Aug 2, 2025

Great Experienced - We had a great tour with Hassan. Hassan is super knowledgable and took the time to answer all of our questions on various topics. We especially enjoyed going to the less touristy parts of Stone Town and the local market. Thank you Hassan!

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Climber614863

Jul 9, 2025

Great way to see Stone Town - We had a great afternoon with Hassan on our walking tour of Stone Town. The meeting point was centrally located and easy to find and Hassan was waiting for us there on time. The tour was thorough Hassan was friendly, polite and very knowledgeable about everything on the tour and answered our questions easily. His great combination of information about the stops and personal anecdotes telling us about his life in Zanzibar made the tour very enjoyable. Hassan also attended to our individual needs stopping for washroom breaks when needed and allowing us time to go into shops we liked throughout the tour. Highly recommend!

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Renatafaol

Feb 18, 2025

Amazing trip - I did this trip with my 16-year-old daughter. We are from Brazil. Hassan and his brother saved our trip. They were respectful and patient. We did some tours indicated by them and enjoy a lot. We went to the spice farm, place with turtles and the Stone Town. He knows a lot about the locals, showed respect for all cultures and brought a lot of information about the local reality. It put our experience first. I highly recommend it. I am very grateful for his work.

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Donald_i

Jan 24, 2025

A great walking tour of Stonetown - I had a great walking tour of Stonetown with my amazing guide Ahmad. Communication was good prior to meeting up, and Ahmad was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable and happily answered any of my questions. The walking tour included visiting all the key cultural points of interest in Stonetown, and I learnt a lot about each historic site, as well as Zanzibar’s interesting history from Ahmad, who has a very impressive knowledge. I highly rate and recommend this walking tour.

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Trail706726

Jan 20, 2025

Memorable Birthday - Hassan was great ! I used his services for several tours in addition to the Stone Town walking tour. He knows pretty much the whole of Zanzibar and was able to facilitate my travel in every aspect; from needing a ride to Nungwi and the airport and finding me a spot on the Dhow Boat Ride. The walking tour was a highlight! It did not feel rushed, i LEARNED plenty on the history and landmarks of the town. He made my birthday trip memorable and a solo traveler, i felt safe with him.

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Laurence_brussels

Feb 8, 2025

Very interesting visit, Hassan knows the place inside and out - We're very happy we booked this tour with Hassan instead of just wandering in Stone Town. Hassan knows this place better than anyone and will show you gorgeous buildings, telling you their stories, show you hidden places, share the island's history, which is so rich. We finished at the Slave Market and History of Slavery Museum, where I wished we had stayed a bit longer to have the time to read more. It is a very moving place that is definitely worth it. So don't hesitate to contact Hassan, he will organise a great visit of Stone Town for you!

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From $25

up to 10 guests

1 - Adult