Stone Town Tour – Discover the Heart of Zanzibar
Overview
🗓 Duration: Half Day (2–3 hours)
📍 Starting Point: Stone Town or hotel pickup
⏰ Starting Time: Flexible (morning or afternoon departures)
Step back in time and explore the cultural soul of Zanzibar with our Stone Town Walking Tour. This guided tour takes you through the winding alleys, ancient buildings, and bustling markets of Stone Town – a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in history, architecture, and local life. Perfect for history lovers and curious travelers!
🌟 Tour Highlights:
🕌 Sultan’s Palace (Beit al-Sahel)
Visit the former royal residence and learn about the Sultanate era.
🏛️ House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)
One of Stone Town’s most iconic buildings, showcasing Swahili and Arab architecture.
⛓ Old Slave Market
A moving visit to the Anglican Cathedral and the underground chambers used during the East African slave trade.
🏠 Freddie Mercury’s House
See the birthplace of the legendary Queen singer, a proud symbol of Zanzibar’s diverse roots.
🧱 Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
A 17th-century Arab fort now home to cultural exhibitions and local vendors.
🛍 Local Markets & Handicrafts
Explore Darajani Market and the small alley shops full of spices, fabrics, antiques, and souvenirs.
🧭 Walking the Alleys
Wander through the maze of narrow streets filled with life, wooden carved doors, mosques, and Indian-style houses.
✅ Included in the Experience:
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Stone Town area or available upon request)
• Entry fees to major historical sites
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Bottled water
💡 What to Bring:
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Light clothing
• Sunscreen and hat
• Camera or phone
• Some cash for souvenirs
Experience the charm, culture, and deep history of Zanzibar’s capital with a local guide who brings the town to life.
Join ZanziPride Tours and Safaris and explore the true story of Stone Town – where Africa, Arabia, India, and Europe all meet.