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Stone Town Walking Tour Discover Zanzibar’s Historic Heart

By Riser tours and safaris Zanzibar
Free cancellation available
Price is S$38 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Darajani Bazaar
    • Stone Town, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Darajani Bazaar
    • Stone Town, Tanzania

Check availability

Shared Trip w/ Stone Pickup
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Shared: This is a shared tour. Hotel pickup is provided within Stone Town only. Slave Market entrance fee is excluded.
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Price details
S$38.49 x 1 AdultS$38.49
Total
Price is S$38.49
Private Trip w/ Stone Pickup
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Slave Market fee not included: Pickup is available from Stone Town hotels only. Slave Market entrance fee is not included.
Pickup included

Price details
S$64.15 x 1 AdultS$64.15
Total
Price is S$64.15
From Stone Town + Slave Market
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Slave Market visit: Slave Market visit and entrance fee included.
Pickup included

Price details
S$76.97 x 1 AdultS$76.97
Total
Price is S$76.97

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide (English/French-speaking)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees (if applicable)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (Stone Town Hotels)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Freddie Mercury Museum (Pass by)

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

Darajani Bazaar

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Stroll through the lively local market filled with spices, fresh produce, fish, and Zanzibari life.

Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit one of the most emotional landmarks in Stone Town, where the last slave market in East Africa once operated.

Sultan's Palace Museum (Pass by)

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

The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore this 17th-century fortress built by the Portuguese and later used by Omani Arabs.

House of wonder (Pass by)

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

Forodhani Gardens

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Forodhani Gardens, a popular waterfront park in Stone Town. Travellers can enjoy views of the Indian Ocean while learning about local street food culture and evening social life.

Location

Activity location

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    Darajani Bazaar
    • Stone Town, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Darajani Bazaar
    • Stone Town, Tanzania

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