About this experience
Stone Town, the historical and cultural heart of Zanzibar, offers a truly immersive experience through its winding alleys, bustling bazaars, and beautifully preserved heritage. This guided walking tour takes you deep into the soul of the city, where history seems frozen in time.
Explore iconic landmarks such as the House of Wonders, the Arab Fort, the former East African slave market, Freddie Mercury’s house, spice market, Roman Catholic Church, and Anglican Cathedral each site telling a story of Zanzibar’s complex past.
Stone Town’s architecture is a fascinating blend of Arab, Persian, Indian, and European influences, with beautiful carved doors and grand residences reflecting the city’s diverse cultural heritage. Along the way, your expert guide will share with you captivating and humorous tales,
With its rich narrative, architectural charm, and vibrant street life, this three-hour walking tour offers a unique and unforgettable insight into the living history of Zanzibar.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Small water
Not included
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary and highlights
Freddie Mercury house is place where Freddie born, but his real name know as farouk bulsara, his father from Iran and mother from India but he was famous Queen singer
This was sultan Palace, and was built by the third sultan known as sultan baraghash. And is known as house of wonder because was the first house with electricity now is museum
This is Arab Fort, was built by Arab to defend them self from Portuguese but now is used for festivals like sauti za bulsara festival, regee festival, and zanzibar International film Festival
This is sultan Palace, but now is peoples museum, the government opened museum to show people the history, culture and traditions of Zanzibar, and to be the centre of education and research.
Here is former Slave market, where slave before were brought here and were sold, but slaves were brought from different part of Africa and were sold here now the area is historical site
This is old and the first market in Zanzibar, but the market is very Day from morning up to evening, they sell fish meat fruits spice vegetables and so on
This is former hospital, but now is historical building, was built by tharia topan.
Meeting and pickup information
- We meet all travellers at the old Fort in stone Town near to the House of wonder
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Arabic — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Africa’s Home Tours & Safaris
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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