A Walking Tour to the History and Present of Stone Town
This atmospheric and mystical town is the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar. It was constructed from coral stone during the 19th and 20th century. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000.
All about Stone Town Tour
Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living comfortably together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches and temples side to side.
While you wonder around the city, your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, Darajani market place, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort and the Sultan’s Palace. Tour also includes a lunch in a restaurant or in a local house, if agreed beforehand.
While the tour is only half a day, we recommend you to stay in Stone Town for at least two days to discover many more magnificent wonders. Forodhani Gardens is definitely worth a visit, especially at night when it comes alive as one of the best street food markets in East Africa.

Private Stone Town Tour from anywhere in Zanzibar
This tour is always private, for you and your group only. We can include a fair priced transfer from anywhere in Zanzibar, just send us the info after booking or inquire prices beforehand.
Book & pay onlineStone Town Tour prices
1 person 45 USD
2 people 35 USD pp
3 people 30 USD pp
4 people or more 25 USD pp
What is included
Guided walking tour with a professional guide, entrance fees to Old Slave Market Museum (Anglican Church) and People’s Palace Museum, water.
Add lunch for 10 USD per person.
Useful information
You can choose the tour starting time, we usually recommend 9:00.
Take with you good walking shoes and money if you want to do shopping. You can also choose to stay the evening even if you need transfers.
Coming from the beach?
Combine this tour with Jozani Forest if you stay in the East Coast, or Spice Tour if you are coming from Nungwi, Matemwe, Kiwengwa… anywhere
We can also arrange you a wonderful rooftop dinner in Stone Town with live music!
Ask about Stone Town Tour
Not ready to book & pay online? Send us an inquiry and we will get back to you as soon as possible with answers.