Stone Town Walking Tour Discover Zanzibar’s Historic Heart

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar on this guided walking tour through Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through narrow streets rich with Arabic, Swahili, and European influences.

Choose between two options: enjoy convenient pickup from your Stone Town hotel, or include a guided visit inside the moving Slave Market Museum and Anglican Cathedral. Along the way, explore famous landmarks such as the Old Fort, House of Wonders, Sultan’s Palace Museum, Darajani Market, and Freddie Mercury’s childhood home.

A local expert guide will share stories about Zanzibar’s vibrant past, including its role in the spice trade, the sultanate era, and the colonial period. This flexible tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want an authentic introduction to Stone Town.

What's Included

Professional local guide (English/French-speaking)
Entrance fees of Slave Market
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Stone Town Hotels)
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our guide will be waiting to pick you up in front of the Zanzibar Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Stop by the legendary singer’s childhood home and take photos outside.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Stroll through the lively local market filled with spices, fresh produce, fish, and Zanzibari life.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Visit one of the most emotional landmarks in Stone Town, where the last slave market in East Africa once operated.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Learn about the luxurious lifestyle of Zanzibar’s sultans and their families.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Explore this 17th-century fortress built by the Portuguese and later used by Omani Arabs.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Admire the grand architecture of this former ceremonial palace, once the tallest building in East Africa.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Riser tours and safaris Zanzibar

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Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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