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STONE TOWN · ZANZIBAR

Stone Town Walking Tour

Discover the history, culture and hidden gems of UNESCO World Heritage Stone Town with an expert local guide.

Stone Town, Zanzibar

Half Day

Max 12 People

Easy

Trip Overview

Step into the winding coral-stone streets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the beating cultural heart of Zanzibar. This half-day walking tour pairs you with an expert local guide who brings the island’s Swahili, Arabic, Persian and colonial history to life – from carved doorways and bustling bazaars to the birthplace of Freddie Mercury.

You’ll wander at an easy pace through shaded alleyways, pause at iconic landmarks, and sample the sounds and smells of everyday Stone Town life, ending with free time to browse Darajani Market before your return.

Trip Highlights

Visit UNESCO Stone Town

Old Fort

House of Wonders

Freddie Mercury House

Darajani Market

Local culture

Arabic architecture

Hidden streets

Itinerary

Hotel Pickup

Your guide collects you from your Stone Town or nearby hotel and gives a short introduction to the day’s route and highlights.

Walking Tour

Wander the maze of coral-stone alleys, past the Old Fort, House of Wonders and other landmarks, with stories along the way.

Market & Local Life

Explore Darajani Market and quiet residential lanes to see spices, produce and everyday Stone Town life up close.

Shopping & Return

Browse artisan shops and carved doorways at your own pace before your guide returns you to your hotel.

What’s Included & Pricing

What’s Included

Hotel pickup

Professional guide

Entrance fees

Drinking water

Personal shopping

Tips

Extra meals

Tour Pricing

From €35 per person.

Contact us to confirm availability and your preferred tour date.

From

€35

per person

What Travelers Say

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It was a perfect Trip to prison Island , Nakupenda beach and Stonetown. Our guide was the best ever, he showed us Stonetown as a local. Thank you so much
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Abdul ist ein super deutschsprachiger Guide. Freundlich, zuvorkommend und aufmerksam. Man kann ihn nur empfehlen.
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Sehr gut gefΓΌhrte Tour.... KΓΆnnen wir sehr empfehlen πŸ‘πŸ½ Viele und interessante Informationen. Vielen Dank fΓΌr Alles....πŸ‘πŸΌ
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Explore the history, culture and character of Stone Town with a local guide.