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Stone Town walking tour, shopping, history and culture

About this experience

Visit some of the most important sights around stone town city of Zanzibar with local guide, including the Freddie Mercury Museum, the Old Fort, House of Wonders, former slave market and shopping

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

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Stone Town walking tour, shopping, history and culture

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), French (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate 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

  • Tour guide
  • entrance fee at former slave market
  • Bottle of water

Not included

  • Transportation from the Hotel, but please contact us if you will need a transfer.
  • Lunches

Itinerary and highlights

Learn about attractive history of Stone town city and explore the UNESCO World Heritage city with a professional local guide, On this private tour. You'll visit some of the most important sights around stone town city including the Freddie Mercury Museum, the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), the House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib) and former slave market. You will also learn the culture of Zanzibar people and the ways of their living.

Here you will embark on a journey through Stone Town's rich history with this walking tour that takes you to a narrow streets of stone town to see local street food. Discover the old part of Zanzibar city with stories from the original local people, and visit landmarks such as, Forodhani Garden, Jaws Corner, and Darajani market.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • The traveler (s) shall meet the tour guide in front of door of People's Palace museum . The tour guider will have a paper written the name used in reservations. Example "Carla John x 4"

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Zanzibar Home Taxi and Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 2–12; Youth tickets: age 18–39; Adult tickets: age 40+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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