Stone Town Tour: Discover Zanzibar's Heritage

Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Zanzibar’s Stone Town on a walking tour. Explore winding alleys, bustling bazaars, and grand Arab houses, and visit iconic landmarks like the House of Wonders and the former slave market. Discover the unique architectural style and shop for souvenirs in the colorful streets. Join this engaging tour to uncover the fascinating stories of Stone Town’s past.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Freddie Mercury Museum - This is the birthplace of Freddie Mercury, originally named Farrokh Bulsara. His father was from Iran and his mother from India. He gained fame as the lead singer of Queen.
  • House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib) - Originally a palace built by the third Sultan, Barghash, it was the first building in the area to have…
What's Included
  • Small water bottle included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Tea and coffee
  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

Stone Town, the historical and cultural center of Zanzibar, provides an engaging experience with its maze-like alleys, lively markets, and well-preserved heritage. This guided walking tour immerses visitors in the essence of the city, where history appears to stand still.
Discover iconic sites such as the House of Wonders, the Arab Fort, the former East…

Location
Forte arabo di Stone Town
Mizingani Road
We meet all travellers at the old Fort in stone Town near to the House of wonder
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Wilsonsv6164bu
Nov 4, 2024
Amazing experience - We really enjoyed the historical walking tour with Mohamed, our guide Mohamed was super nice, he is very professional and knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about history of zanzibar, culture and modern traditions, he showed us different attractions but very interesting places for was at fish and spice market. We highly recommend him, he the one of the best tour guide in Zanzibar.
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C3357cgchiarac
Aug 14, 2022
Prepared and Polite Guide - The guide (Mohamed) was very prepared. He summarized us the story of the city, showing us the main point of the actual Stone Town city. We recommend him.
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U4002tejackm
Jan 10, 2022
Stone Town Tour - Professional ,polite altogether perfect. Done at a lovely pace. One of the historical tours you will never forget. Always felt safe everybody greeted me with mutual respect. ...Thankyou again Mohammed
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Dragan_g
Mar 30, 2021
Relaxing stroll with Mohamed - We took this tour on a very last minute, just a night before. Was the only one that was not scheduled in the morning, so actually we did not have much of a choice. Luckily, all went just fine. Our guide Mohamed was punctual, decent young man with many interesting stories he was telling during the walk through Stone Town. He was not in a hurry, so we stayed longer than expected and it was really pleasure. We want to thank him and would definitely recommend Mohamed for anyone who wants to explore Stone Town.
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Niggik1961
Sep 20, 2022
Very interesting, but a bit run-down - Very interesting half day trip to Stone Town. We first visited the slave museum, then went with our (German speaking!) Guide Mohamed walked through the large market where we could calmly view the wide selection of goods (meat, fish, vegetables, coffee, spices). Then visit the well-known buildings from the outside, these are unfortunately often dilapidated or have just been renovated. There was never the feeling of being in a historic neighbourhood. Despite everything very interesting also thanks to the remarks of our guide. Good thing to interrupt the beach holiday.
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Jggc
Sep 3, 2021
Good visit but regular with explanations and language of the guide. - We made the half-day excursion to the city, we were changed at the last moment, we had to wait more than half an hour, during this time Mohamed was with us trying to make us wait more bearable. The visit was with Henry, he showed us the city with brief explanations at different points, the problem is that his Spanish was limited and we think he could have told us more details. Enterprise was formal and met the established itinerary and time. We have Mohamed to thank for his management.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).