If you're looking for an unforgettable tour that offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Zanzibar, then look no further than this walking tour of Stone Town. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you'll navigate the narrow streets of this 19th-century old town, which has remained largely unchanged to this day. Along the way, you'll visit some of the highlights of Stone Town including the House of Wonders, Sultan Palace, Arab Old Fort, Anglican Cathedral, and the Slave Market. This tour offers a rare opportunity to gain insight into Zanzibar's fascinating shopping culture and history.
Pick up from Zanzibar beach hotels
Duration: 3 hours
Departure: 08:30 or 14:30 daily
Price: The fee is only $32 per person
What to expect
Itinerary
Stop at :Stone Town, Darajani Bazar, Zanzibar City Tanzania
Darajani Baazar is largely a food market (meat, seafood, grains, fruits, spices), but there also shops selling a number of different goods, from consumer electronics to clothing
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop at: Mizingani Rd, House of Wonders, Zanzibar City Tanzania
This is the remarkable and tallest building in Stone Town and occupies the best place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town seafront, on Mizingani Road.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop at: Mizingani Rd, Old Fort, Tanzania
The oldest building in the stone town and a big visitor attraction. It is placed on the key seafood, adjacent to the House of Wonders, and facing the Forodhani Garden.
Duration: 15 minutes
Best time to visit
Placed on Zanzibar's west coast, the stone town has a tropical climate typical of the East African coast. It is generally extremely humid with temperatures warm to hot all year round. Rainfall is extremely heavy from mid-March to late May and in November. The top time to visit Stone Town is during the warm and mostly dry December to February period or in the more relaxed June to October spring months, which offer the driest weather and chill temperatures.
