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Stone Town Tour: Explore Historic Architecture
4.9
19 Ratings
Zanzibar
Embark on a Zanzibar City Tour and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this magical destination. Experience top-quality service and value for money.
Embark on a Zanzibar City Tour and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this magical destination. Experience top-quality service and value for money.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Stone Town - This three-hour guided walking tour will take visitors to one of Tanzania’s seven World Heritage sites. It is the only one located on the Zanzibar islands. UNESCO officially recognized it as a World Heritage site in 2000 due to its distinctive architecture, history, and culture. Guests will be continuously amazed by the city’s beauty,…
- Stone Town - This three-hour guided walking tour will take visitors to one of Tanzania’s seven World Heritage sites. It is the only one located on the Zanzibar islands. UNESCO officially recognized it as a World Heritage site in 2000 due to its distinctive architecture, history, and culture. Guests will be continuously amazed by the city’s beauty, enhanced by the smiles and friendliness of its people. As they wander through the narrow alleys and streets leading to the local souvenir bazaar, there will be plenty of time for shopping. The tour also includes visits to the former slave market, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and even a stop by Freddie Mercury’s birthplace. This is truly a tour not to be missed.
- Freddie Mercury Museum - Visitors will have a delightful experience exploring the museum dedicated to Freddie Mercury, the British singer and songwriter who gained global fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen.
- Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - Guests will enjoy seeing the Slave Monuments, Slave Chambers, various historical panels about slavery, as well as the whipping post signs and the grave of Bishop Edward Steere, the man who built the Anglican church.
- House of Wonders - Visitors will see the ceremonial palace of Sultan Barghash, which was also used as British Colonial Administration Offices for a time.
- People’s Palace Museum - Travelers will have the opportunity to see the palace that was once home to some of the Sultans (Kings).
- Darajani Bazaar - Guests will explore the daily life activities in Zanzibar by visiting the spice market, fish market, and fruit market.
What's Included
- Guided tour of Stone Town
- Visit to the Old Arab Fort
- Exploration of ancient houses and architecture
- Stroll through Forodhani Garden
- Opportunity to shop at Spices Shops and Souvenirs
- Guided tour of Stone Town
- Visit to the Old Arab Fort
- Exploration of ancient houses and architecture
- Stroll through Forodhani Garden
- Opportunity to shop at Spices Shops and Souvenirs
What's Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Tips ( optional )
- Meals and drinks
- Tips ( optional )
Additional Information
Discover the highlights of Stone Town on a guided walking tour. See the Old Slave Market, the Anglican Cathedral of Christ, and the Sultans Palace Museum. Admire the architecture of the city and learn about its history.
Start your tour at the main City market, which was opened in 1904. Get a comprehensive view of the Stone Town architecture, its sand and…
Discover the highlights of Stone Town on a guided walking tour. See the Old Slave Market, the Anglican Cathedral of Christ, and the Sultans Palace Museum. Admire the architecture of the city and learn about its history.
Start your tour at the main City market, which was opened in 1904. Get a comprehensive view of the Stone Town architecture, its sand and stone ancient built houses, some of them have Arab/Indian with carved doors with brass studs, and carved balconies.
Continue to the Old Post Office and the house where Freddy Mercury was born. Stop at the Anglican Cathedral of Christ, on the site of the Old Slave Market.
From here, continue to the Sultans Palace Museum, House of Wonders (Beit-el-ajaib), and the Old Arab Fort. Finish your tour at the Forodhani Garden.
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Location
Forte arabo di Stone Town
Mizingani Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(19 Ratings)
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Shonaar_d
Dec 31, 2025
A fantastic tour of Stone Town - Isaac, our guide give it his all. He was really good and we had a thousand questions which he answered with patience.
Instead of the usual 3 hour your, Isaac took 4,5 hours with us.
A really good tour and Isaac was exceptional!
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Charmainemlloyd
Jan 2, 2025
Perfect! - We booked the Stone town and prison island tour which were amazing. Our guide Abdi made our day as he was so welcoming, polite and attentive. He was very knowledgeable and funny which we enjoyed. Really recommend this company. Thank you 😀
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Fearless04858572284
Jul 16, 2024
Unforgettable Adventures with Zanziphoria ! - Unforgettable Adventures with Zanziphoria!
Zanziphoria made our trip to Zanzibar absolutely unforgettable. Their attention to detail and passion for showcasing the beauty of the island shines through in every aspect of their tours. From exploring Stone Town's rich history to snorkeling in pristine waters teeming with marine life, every excursion was expertly guided and thoughtfully planned. The guides are not only knowledgeable but also genuinely enthusiastic about sharing their love for Zanzibar. Whether it was a sunset cruise or a spice plantation tour, each experience felt personal and immersive. Zanziphoria is the epitome of professionalism and adventure, making them our top choice for discovering all that Zanzibar has to offer.
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Edward_h
Apr 19, 2024
A rainy day in Zanzibar - My tour guide. ABDI, was amazing. He brought an umbrella with him, because it was rainy season and it did rain. He was very knowledgeable about the tour plus I had a lots of questions about Zanzibar that had nothing to do with the tour. We weren't rush and I got to move at my speed. Somethings I was really curious about and other things not so much. If you tale the tour, ask for Abdi, you won't regret it!
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Suzannekremers
Apr 1, 2024
Stone town city tour - Had a very interesting tour with the cheerful and enthusiastic Abdi. Also nice for our 3 year old son. He knows a lot of history about the city. In a few hours you will get a very good impression of the city of Stone Town. Recommended!
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Massimoml9899gt
Dec 14, 2023
Nice tour of Stone Town - Our guide Omar has a lot of knowledge, his Italian speech is perfect, he brings us into Stone Town in Zanzibar, in its story, touching the most important sites of the city. Thanks to him we have some good savings for the food and for the gift we bought in the market.
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Wanderer47536508734
Sep 27, 2023
Exciting zanzibar tour - Abdi and his team were very wonderful. Starting from the warm welcome we received at the airport to all the beautiful places that we visited like safari blue, nungwi beach , jozani forest, mnemba island , cuza cave and other places where we had so much fun. We took beautiful photos and learnt a lot about the people and culture .It was a wonderful experience and I strongly recommend Abdi for anyone going to zanzibar. He’s good at his job 👍
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Vho23_hotmail
Sep 23, 2023
Great tour experience with Abdi - Abdi was a great tour guide, I made 3 different tours with him all all of them went really well, even wen l had a little accident during one of the tour Abdi was really amazing taking me to a local hospital, he is very kind and always attentive to our needs, he was a lot of knowledge about all the places in the island and also about the historical interests. I really recommend him as a tour guide to all the tourists that want to explore and have fun in Zanzibar.
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Nohrm2023
Sep 17, 2023
Natural beauty - It was a very nice experience, it’s a very beautiful place.
With great cultural wealth
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Wanderer30814901125
Sep 3, 2023
Very Friendly Guide - Very friendly guide! Abdi accompanied and guided us through three unforgettable experiences, always sharing good tips and interesting information along the way. Besides his tour guide role, Abdi has truly become a friend, as he is a deeply caring person, with a heartwarming personality and great human values. We’ll remember him just as much as the trip. Always smiling, making jokes, and curious about foreign cultures, his presence was a delight! If you want to discover Zanzibar, go with Abdi !!
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