Historical Tour Of Stone Town Zanzibar Islands

Explore Stone Town’s landmarks, history, and vibrant streets. Discover the House of Wonders, Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace, and more. Uncover stories of its diverse past.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stone Town - This tour will give you an excellent way of familiarizing yourself with Stone Town’s geography,history,architecture,and culture. This fascinating excursion leads you through a maze of narrow streets that boasts more than 2000 limestone buildings, covering an area of 50 hectares and with a population of 18000 living in the suburbs. With its defined and overlapping African,Arab, Indian, Persian and European elements,it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Zanzibar and Stone Town are truly cosmopolitan.After a visit to the House of Wonders forodhani Gardens,Palace museum,Catholic Church, the Old Fort,Darajani market,and experiencing the hustle of the streets,the bazaar full of coffee drinkers and the beautiful doors of Zanzibar, you too will bear witness that Stone Town is a cultural crossroads and that it is worthy of its world heritage title. If you want shopping your guide can adapt your tour to your needs. And then back where your tour started
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
Additional Information

On the tour, we’ll visit some of Stone Town’s most famous landmarks, including the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Sultan’s Palace and i will take you at roof top of maru maru hotel to see a stone town view,We’ll also wander through the narrow streets and alleyways, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this vibrant city.

I’ll share stories about Stone Town’s past, from its early days as a trading port to its role as a center of the slave trade. I’ll also talk about the city’s unique architecture, which reflects its diverse cultural influences.

Location
Forodhani
Travelers can come to the Forodhani Gardens, in the center of the gardens, there is a bandstand, so I will be waiting for you at a bandstand
Cancellation Policy

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

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Irinaaa2479wd
Jul 7, 2024
Want to explore the mystic of Stone Town? Then Nas is your guy!! - We feel lucky to have had Nas as our walking tour guide. He had incredible local historical knowledge of Stonetown , explaining things with enthusiasm and passion in perfect English… he explained the cultural history of Zanzibar, taking us inside the old fort. We toured the food and spice markets, went by Freddy Mercury’s old house and even visited a local Jewellers to look at the Tanzinite stones unique to Zanzibar…. I can’t recommend him highly enough… well done Nas!!! 👍🏻 and Thank you 😊!!! Chris and Irina
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Nicolemw7427pc
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing 10/10 would recommend - I promise you won’t regret this tour. Not only was the tour guide, Nas, so amazing and informative but also adjusted to your interests in what you want to know more about or see. I would rate him more if I could!!
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L8351ewbarbarav
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing tour - Nas is very friendly and professional, He guided us in to the real heart of stone town. He told us everything interesting about the city and show us every spot. The central market was great. We recommend him for the tour
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J6122xzlaurab
Jul 4, 2024
Super! - Amazing and sooo nice. Nas made sure that we were okay with everything he suggested doing, before doing it. I really appreciate the carefulness.
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Imogena159
Jun 30, 2024
Stone town tour - Nas is very knowledgeable and friendly. Catered part of the trip to my interests which was very good. I enjoyed the tour.
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Companion624908
Jun 22, 2024
Our private tour guide, Nas, transformed our Prison Island and Stone Town tour in Zanzibar into an unforgettable experie - Our private tour guide, Nas, transformed our Prison Island and Stone Town tour in Zanzibar into an unforgettable experience. His enthusiasm was palpable from the start, sparking excitement among our group as he vividly recounted the island’s history and cultural significance. Nas's passion for Zanzibar shone through in every story he shared, revealing his deep connection to the island and its heritage. Nas’s extensive knowledge was evident as he guided us through the historical landmarks of Prison Island, detailing the tales of its past as a quarantine station and prison. In Stone Town, his insights into the intricate architecture, bustling markets, and hidden alleyways brought the city’s rich tapestry to life. His ability to convey complex historical narratives in an engaging and understandable manner was truly impressive. Beyond his expertise, Nas’s accommodating personality made the tour exceptionally enjoyable. He was attentive to our needs, readily adapting the itinerary to match our interests and pace. His great sense of humor kept us laughing throughout the day, making the tour both educational and fun. Nas’s friendly and approachable nature fostered a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making us feel more like friends than tourists.
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Pioneer61839021948
Jun 16, 2024
best tour guide out there!! - best best beeeeest tour guide out there. Made us take your time and explained everything perfectly. Such a warm and bubbly person and it honestly just makes you feel comfortable and lets you enjoy and explore the city to the fullest. Definitely would recommend him!!
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Mayadxb
Jun 16, 2024
Personal tour with a fantastic guide - Nas has great knowledge about Zanzibar and excellent English communication skills. He never rushed us & took time to explain everything we wanted to know and answered all our questions with enthusiasm and patience. I would recommend Nas to anyone coming up Zanzibar not only for Stone Town tour but for any tour you are interested to go to. Thank you Nas, you made our day in Stone Town & Prison Island very entertaining.
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46andriesr
May 28, 2024
Recommended - Very nice tour. Excellent guidance. Walked past many interesting places in Stonetown. Make sure you bring enough water!
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229fleurd
May 26, 2024
Realy nice tour - This was a very nice tour. Nas speaks really good english. He knows a lot a things about the city. You can ask hem anything. I defenitely would recommend the tour.
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