Zanzibar /
Historical Stone town tour
Duration: Half day
explore the fusion of Arabian and African cultures and Zanzibar’s history on this half day tour.
The capital of Zanzibar, Stone Town is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa.
Through the labyrinth of lively streets, too narrow for cars to pass, you can explore the fusion of Arabian and African cultures, reflected in the 19th century architecture. Given the unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European design, Stonetown is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
As you wander around the city, your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market and Anglican Church, the Old Fort, the marketplace, the Sultan’s Palace museum and the Forodhani sea-front gardens.
While the tour is half a day, we recommend that you stay in Stone Town for longer to discover many more magnificent wonders. Forodhani Gardens is definitely worth an evening visit as at night it comes alive with street food vendors grilling today’s catch and lots of local families enjoying the sunset.
*Our prices are quoted in US Dollars but we are happy to accept payment in other currencies.
What is included?
A professional local guide
Entrance fees to the Old Slave Market Museum (Anglican Church)
Entrance fee to Sultan’s Palace Museum
Bottled water
What to expect
To begin your tour, our English- speaking local guide will collect you on foot from your hotel. Heading out into the centre of Stone Town, you can expect a nice leisurely stroll with plenty of stops to take in the architecture and history of different areas. We recommend a 9am start. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring along a hat, sun cream, water and some cash if you’d like to stop for some shopping on route. Out of respect for the local culture, we do ask that you cover your knees and shoulders whilst on this tour.
Extra information
Please be aware that, in Tanzania, a tip is expected after your participation in a tourist activity. If you are happy with your tour, the recommended amount for a guide is 20 USD a day. A great way to do this is by dividing the tip between all your group members. Thank you!
Optional extras
Perhaps you would like to end your tour with lunch in the popular Lukmaan restaurant, to sample some of the islands best Swahili cuisine- let us know and we will be happy to organise this for you.
Did you know that Zanzibar was the birthplace of the famous singer Freddie Mercury? For an additional 15 USD pp we can include entry to the Freddie Mercury museum.
