Stone Town UNESCO Heritage Tour: Discover Swahili Culture, Historic Buildings, and Vibrant Markets

Immerse yourself in the rich Swahili culture and explore the historic buildings of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover vibrant markets, taste exotic fruits, and enjoy stunning views of the Indian Ocean.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - Discover the history of the slave trade in Zanzibar and East Africa, explore the Slave monuments, Slave Chamber, and the site where slaves were sold. Learn about the artefacts found on-site and their historical significance. Discover the mark of the renowned explorer Dr. David Livingstone and other…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Entry/admission tickets at former slave market
  • Guiding services
What's Not Included
  • All things of personal nature
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

The Stone Town Tour provides an opportunity to explore the capital city of the Zanzibar archipelago, showcasing the distinctive “Swahili Culture” influenced by Arabian, Indian, European, and Portuguese elements. Historically, it was a major trading center for spices, ivory, and slaves in the 19th century.
Since 2000, Stone Town has been recognized as a…

Location
Forodhani Park, Zaznzibar
We'll meet at Forodhani Park, Place Infront of the House of Wonders. This Tour is best for those visiting Zanzibar for the first time. With my assistance as a professional guide knowing the narrow streets and attractions of the city. enthusiastic to narrate to you fascinating stories of Zanzibar.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Robin_g
Nov 18, 2024
Fantastic Touer! - A fantastic tour! We learned so much with Maulid about the history of Stone Town and Zanzibar. We went to some key sites, as well as some off the tourist path which was great. I especially enjoyed being guided through the local markets and through the winding maze of streets in town. Highly recommend!
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Happynessj2023
Aug 17, 2024
Best Experience Ever - Zanzibar is really beautiful more than I thought, we took a lot of photos and experience awesome views. We enjoyed more warm services from my best friend friend Maulid with his team. We enjoyed feeding sea turtle. I appreciate them taking us to local markets which was out of our package. Stay blessed always.
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Eyetravel99
Feb 4, 2024
Fantastic guide to stone town - Absolutely fantastic guide for a wonderful mornings walking tour of stone town - very knowledgeable, helpful, interesting and fun - you really couldn’t ask for any more - would highly recommend to anyone visiting stone town and keen to see the town and learn about its history, architecture and customs.
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Onelove223399
Oct 22, 2023
Amazing Guide - My name is Abreham, and I am the owner of One Love Ethiopia Tour based in Ethiopia. I recently had an amazing experience in Stone Town, Zanzibar with Mau, who demonstrated exceptional professionalism. I was so impressed that I have already booked Mau for my clients who will be visiting from Ethiopia. I highly recommend Mau for a flawless experience.
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Srl7686zx
Sep 25, 2023
Amazing and charismatic tour guide - Mau gave us a tour around stone town. He was charismatic and so knowledgeable. If you want to explore Zanzibar and understand the rich history. He is your guy! He also helped us get souvenirs at a good price, he has a mental map of all the areas and took us through all the shortcuts. I would 100% reccommend Maulid. Also, if you’re looking for photos, he’s not a bad photographer 😄
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Tataducha
Sep 2, 2023
Unmissable when in Zanzibar - The city of Stone Town (old part of Zanzibar city) deserves to be lost in its narrow streets to enjoy and experience the constant hustle and bustle of the locals. Several mosques coexist with bars, selling fruit and vegetables... Visiting the slave market still makes you shudder just thinking about it, but it is a must-visit when in the city.
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491irisn
Aug 12, 2023
tour of Stone Town - Wonderful tour of stone town with our guide Omar.He is really a captivating and passionate person. We had a great tour of stone town.It really got emotionnal when we visited the old slaves market.... We had the chance to meet the organist of the Anglican Cathedral who played for us on this amazing instrument. Thank you for these moving moments that we keep in our memories.
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Hanneloreg701
Aug 7, 2023
Discover Zanzibar with Maulid - Maulid accompanied me during 4 days on tours and in Stonetown. He had prepared an itinerary for me which was great. He is very knowledgeable, loves what he is doing and carries you away with his enthusiasm.He is always on time, rather 5min early than 1 min late. He has a very pleasant personality and he and his driver make a great team. You plan a visit to Zanzibar and need a guide, Maulid is your guy. Hannelore, Switzerland
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Bobbyb674
Aug 6, 2023
Stonestown - Our tour guide Maulid was the best ever, he is very knowledgeable, extremely courteous and friendly, such a fun day!
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Climber49287583452
Aug 6, 2023
Fascinating Stone Town - A walk through Stone Town’s compact maze of narrow lanes is a crash course in history. African, Arab, Indian and European influences are reflected in its eclectic architecture. Thanks to our nimble guide, Maulid, we were able to experience all of the highlights in just a few hours and capped off a mid informative and enjoyable tour with a visit to the famed Forodhani night market. Thank you, Maulid.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).