Stone Town Walking Tour (2–3 Hours)

Tour Duration 2 to 3 hours

Tour Overview

Discover the cultural soul of Zanzibar on a guided walking tour through Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This short but immersive experience takes you through winding alleys, historic buildings, and vibrant marketplaces, revealing the island’s deep-rooted Swahili, Arab, Indian, and European influences.

Perfect for first-time visitors, the tour gives you a personal look into Zanzibar’s history, architecture, and daily life — led by a knowledgeable local guide.

🌟 Tour Highlights

  • Visit the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and Freddie Mercury’s birthplace

  • Explore the colorful Darajani Market

  • See iconic Zanzibari doors and coral stone buildings

  • Learn about the slave trade history at the Anglican Cathedral

  • Stroll through hidden courtyards, spice stalls, and artisan shops

📅 Itinerary

🕘 Start Time: Morning (9:00 AM) or Afternoon (2:00 PM)

📍 Meeting Point: Your hotel in Stone Town or a central meeting spot

✅ Tour Route:

  • Meet your guide and begin walking through Forodhani Gardens

  • Visit the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

  • Pass by the House of Wonders and Palace Museum (exteriors)

  • Explore Darajani Market and the spice section

  • Visit the Anglican Cathedral & Slave Market Museum

  • Discover Freddie Mercury’s house

  • See Stone Town’s carved wooden doors and traditional homes

  • End at a local cafĂ© or return to starting point

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Tour Booking

Safari Booking

  • Professional local guide

  • Entrance fees to slave market & cathedral

  • Bottled water

  • Pick-up from Stone Town hotels (walkable pickup)

  • Tips and personal expenses

  • Transfers from hotels outside Stone Town

  • Meals or shopping purchases

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