Stone Town Guided Tour in Zanzibar
Mosque and church next to each other. Tour includes visit to the Anglican church (old slave market).
Narrow streets are lined with shops
You will see lots of beautiful narrow streets
We will visit the Darajani market
Stone Town streets
Stone Town spirit
Forodhani park and Old Fort. The main entrance is where our tour starts from.
Boys jump to swim from Forodhani during high tide.
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Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar

Zanzibar, Tanzania
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About this activity

This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Zanzibar, Tanzania. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €52 per person. A Walking Tour to the History and Present of Stone Town, this atmospheric and mystical town is the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar. It was constructed from coral stone during the 19th and 20th century.

Explore Stone Town, the atmospheric cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar City, on this 3-hour walking tour with a guide. Constructed from coral stone in the 19th and 20th centuries, Stone Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.

Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living comfortably together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches and temples side by side.

While you wonder around the city, your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, Darajani market place, the Old Fort and the Sultan’s Palace.

Forodhani Gardens is definitely worth a visit, especially at night when it comes alive as one of the best street food markets in East Africa.

Tour can include a lunch in a restaurant or in a local house, if booked beforehand.

Good to know

  • Duration: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • Offered in 6 languages.
  • A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Culture lovers

Best time to visit

Zanzibar is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Zanzibar sell out.

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