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Greetings, adventurous souls and curious travelers! This is the private walking tour in Stone town where you will learn about interested Zanzibar history while you are exploring the vibrant city through walking in narrows.Zanzibar has a rich culture and very outstanding history which you can learn through walking in Stone town.

The Adventure Awaits:
Imagine strolling through Stone tow narrows,labyrinthine streets adorned with age-old architecture that whispers tales of sultans, traders, and explorers from centuries .

Take part in a unique 3-hour evening food tour in Stone Town. First stop at Darajani Market, where locals go to buy their fruits and vegetables. Experience the fun hustle and bustle of this busy market and admire the multitude of foods on offer.  

Your next stop will be at the Swahili House restaurant, the best place to watch the sun go down. As you watch the sky change colors, enjoy some soft drinks or local beers made in Tanzania.

Afterwards, explore the streets of the city, which has itself been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear stories about the city and see where the locals gather to celebrate events, watch football, or just have tea and play some games. Continue walking to Forodhani Garden, which hosts a popular street food market in the evenings. Try out local foods and drinks like Zanzibar Pizza, urojo soup, shawarma, sugarcane juice, spice tea, coffee, and more.  
Your tour will end at 8:00 PM, at which point you’ll be taken back to your hotel.

This tour is based on architecture, historical buildings and the stories behind those buildings. Guests will also see how local people culturally live.

Eat Like a Zanzibari is Stone Town's first authentic street food experience. Over the course of this adventurous 2.5 hour eating tour, you will visit carefully selected, off-the-beaten-path food vendors in neighborhoods (and alleyways) around Stone Town.

We are committed to sharing the best street food with you and have selected vendors based on these qualifications:
1) Quality - the vendors are extremely popular among locals
2) Tradition - their recipes have been passed down through generations
3) Impact- they are hardworking, kind people who rarely benefit from tourism

This tour is also an excellent way to orient yourself to Stone Town as you will pass through several neighborhoods and get more comfortable with the endless twists and turns!

We are locally owned and operated and take great pride in introducing you to our home. Not only will you eat incredible food, but you will feel like an honorary member of the community.

Discover three of Zanzibar's most-important attractions in a single day. This sharing tour takes you to the UNESCO-listed Stone Town where you'll see such sites as the The People Museum, Darajani Bazaar, Anglican Cathedral, Old Slave Market, Freddie Mercury Museum and the Old Fort. You'll also explore Prison Island (and see Aldabra giant tortoises) and enjoy an included buffet lunch at Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve. Learn about Zanzibar's culture and history from our professional guides. We will take care of everything so you can explore, relax and enjoy paradise.

Discover the enchanting wonders of Zanzibar with our immersive experience, designed to captivate your senses and ignite your spirit of adventure! Join us on an unforgettable journey through the rich tapestry of this magical island, where history, culture, and natural beauty collide in a symphony of sights, sounds, and flavors.

Step into the heart of Stone Town, the historical gem of Zanzibar Archipelago, and be awed by the architectural marvels that whisper tales of a bygone era. Wander through the labyrinthine alleys, where each corner reveals a new secret waiting to be unearthed. From the grandeur of the Old Slave Market Site, a solemn reminder of Zanzibar's past, to the vibrant Forodhani Garden, alive with the sizzling aromas of delicious street food, you'll feel the pulse of this dynamic island resonate within you.

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.

Come and join our experienced guide for a half-day visit. You will be introduced to the historic charms of old Stone Town, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage

The excursion starts around 9.30 with the visit of the old monuments and exploring the past stories of the sultans and princesses.

The visit incorporates a visit to the bustling bazaars, the past slave market, and chambers, the National Museum, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Sultan’s palace as well as cathedrals and countless mosques.

Then walk around the narrow streets of Stone Town where most of the houses date back more than 150 years for some shopping and enjoying the arts of the local craftsmen. Visit also a local bakery, door carvers, and antique shops.

It is fascinating to explore a prison Island ( Tortoise ) where the old slave prison is seen and having more history the particular palce and historic stone town a UNESCO world Heritage Site but it is easy to lose your way in the area's maze-like narrow streets.
To stay oriented and ensure you do not miss key highlights, join a private guide with deep knowledge of local history, cultural heritage and architecture.
It is full personalized to your preferences, whether you are shopping for local textiles, interested in history, knowing about everyday life or learning about stone town unique architecture,

This combined Stone Town City Tour and Spice tour is an excursion package that would venture to some of the most popular tourist attractions Zanzibar has to offer.

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

Discover the highlights of Stone Town on a guided walking tour. See the Old Slave Market, the Anglican Cathedral of Christ, and the Sultans Palace Museum. Admire the architecture of the city and learn about its history.

Start your tour at the main City market, which was opened in 1904. Get a comprehensive view of the Stone Town architecture, its sand and stone ancient built houses, some of them have Arab/Indian with carved doors with brass studs, and carved balconies.

Continue to the Old Post Office and the house where Freddy Mercury was born. Stop at the Anglican Cathedral of Christ, on the site of the Old Slave Market.

From here, continue to the Sultans Palace Museum, House of Wonders (Beit-el-ajaib), and the Old Arab Fort. Finish your tour at the Forodhani Garden.

All excursions are of course conducted in German and I offer them at very good prices. I am also willing to show you all the insider tips of my home island and ask you any questions. Visitors learn more about Zanzibar's history, slave trade, culture, economy, as well as the cultivation and use of spices.

spice tour , stone town and prison island is very important tour to do because you will learn the history of Zanzibar and you will visit to most historical palaces in stone town and we learn how local peoples grow spices and use for their daily life, and we go to the prison island to see the tortoise and prison and finally we refresh our body in Indian ocean where we will swim and snorkeling

Also known as ‘Mij Mkongwe’ in Swahili which means to Old Town, Stone Town is the oldest part of Zanzibar with a fantastic cultural diversity. Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers a unique blend of history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere. It's a must-visit destination in Zanzibar.

This is a 3-hour guided tour. On this tour, your tour guide will take you and visit all the interesting places, including historical landmarks like Freddie Mercury House, the former slave market, Darajan Market where commercial auctions like fish auctions are done, visiting House of Wonder, Old Fort, Palace museum and so on.

Then your tour guide will walk with you to the narrow streets of Stone Town and discover various kinds of street foods, see Zanzibar doors made by local people, and do shopping from souvenir shops.

This 2 and a half hour tour is a unique way of getting exotic experiences with Stone Town and the Zanzibar food culture. Your guide will give a lot of information about what are the food ingredients and drinks used in the islands and you will get to try nice food. You will also have the chance to visit the nice African traditional market where you can find anything you want in very good prices.

It’s fascinating to explore historic Stone Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—but it’s easy to lose your way in the area’s maze-like, narrow streets. To stay oriented and ensure you don’t miss key highlights, join a private guide with deep knowledge of local culture. It’s fully personalized to your preferences, whether you’re shopping for local textiles, interested in history, or learning about Stone Town’s unique architecture.

Stone Town Tour takes you around the capital city of Zanzibar archipelago to experience the uniqueness of cosmopolitan "Swahili Culture" embodied with Arabian, Indian, European, and Portuguese influences. Also, it served as a significant trading hub for spices, ivory, and slaves during the 19th century.

Stone Town has become under UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 due to its unique blend of architectural styles which can be observed in its buildings, mosques, doors and palaces. The tour allows you to appreciate this distinctive aspect of Stone Town.

Also feature vibrant Markets and Bazaars such as Darajani Market, and Forodhani evening market which offers a sensory experience filled with vibrant colours, aromas of spices, and the sounds of bargaining. You can interact with the friendly locals, taste exotic fruits, sample Zanzibari street food, and purchase unique souvenirs. Also, Town is situated on the coast of Zanzibar, offering stunning views of the Indian Ocean.

The tour covers the most attractive places in Zanzibar and is provided by the experienced and certified guide.

Go on a journey through Stone Town's rich history with your personal guide as your companion. Secure your spot on this tour, complete with round-trip transportation from local hotels.

On this tour, you'll encounter monuments linked to the legacy of the slave trade, gain insights into the local handicraft traditions, and explore essential landmarks including the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, the Freddie Mercury Museum, and the Palace Museum.

Stone Tour is one of the tour which most of guests in Zanzibar prefer to have. Is not a time consuming tour but its uniqueness and varieties to see, no one would prefer to miss it.
We have well trained and experienced guides who have been doing the tour for years and some decades. With thus vastnesses, we can guarantee the satisfaction to our guests.
Book with us and you will be our ambassador.

Embark on a Zanzibar adventure like no other with our exclusive trilogy tour! Dive deep into the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, where the past comes alive in narrow alleyways and vibrant markets. Then, surrender to the serenity of Nakupenda Sand Bank, a pristine oasis surrounded by azure waters, offering the perfect balance of relaxation and thrilling water activities.

But the adventure doesn't end there. Brace yourself for the captivating Prison Island tour, where history and nature collide on Changuu Private Island. Explore the haunting ruins, mingle with giant tortoises, and discover vibrant coral reefs beneath crystal-clear waters.

Our curated trilogy promises a one-of-a-kind Zanzibar experience, seamlessly blending history, serenity, and adventure. Book now to unlock the secrets of Stone Town, bask in the tranquility of Nakupenda, and embark on an unforgettable journey through the captivating Prison Island. Your Zanzibar trilogy awaits!

This introductory guided tour of Zanzibar provides living evidence of a rich cultural heritage, where Arab, Indian, Persian and European influences blended with local African tradition. Historic buildings with elaborately carved wooden doors shaded by balconies, loggias and verandas line the narrow winding streets. The tour includes a visit to a Town Market "Darajani", Slave Market, Sultan Palace, Old Fort etc. You will also have about 30 minutes of shopping.

Welcome to the enchanting world of Zanzibar, where adventure awaits and dreams come alive! Are you ready to embark on a journey that will captivate your senses and leave you spellbound? Join us on our immersive experience, carefully crafted to ignite your spirit of adventure and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Our carefully curated tour will immerse you in the vibrant culture and rich heritage of Zanzibar. Our expert guides will lead you through the labyrinthine alleys, revealing hidden gems that only locals know. You'll have the chance to connect with the island's history and traditions, making your journey even more meaningful.

Enchanting tour for all - history, food, and exploration. Experience Zanzibar's dynamic rhythm; adventure awaits!

No visit of Stone Town is complete without doing a guided city tour. The beautiful UNESCO world heritage city is home of many magnificent buildings and other sights, which reflect a period of over 1000 years of colonisation. Elements of Arab, Indian, African and European create a unique and fascinating townscape, which is still intact today. Our multilingual and experienced guides will show you the most prominent sights of Stone Town and some hidden treasures, while giving you detailed information to the history of these fascinating places. ​

Our tour is made in a form of experiencing the reality of Stone Town based on historical facts that gives a real view of Zanzibar culture at the 19th Century, we have great guides who are very good and friendly with rich social engagement that makes our travelers impressed and satisfied with our services

This is a walking tour that takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still.

With visits to the House of Wonders,the former slave market for East African Slave trade, and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar.The architectural style of Stone town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and culture.

You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from.

A guided walk through this colorful and alternating city with tour knowledgeable tour guides, who knows not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in Stone town.

During the tour, the tour guide will give a good time for shopping and will recommend good places where you can buy standard souvenirs, jewelries as well as spices.

We are making sure that your holiday dream to be fulfill with a full of enjoyable trip safe for we is first

Ancient Arab colonial history
Visit the Anglican Church
Visit the, House of Wonder, Sultan Palace Museum & the Central Market
Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
Walking on narrows streets of Stone Town, Small shops, souvenirs, food, and famous, beautifully curved doors of Stone Town

Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar.It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings. This is a walking tour that takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders,the former slave market for East African Slave trade, and Arab Fort,Freddie Mercury house, spice market, roman catholic church, Anglican cathedral church and others.

The architectural style of Stone town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and culture, ornately carved doors Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts. A guide walk through this colorful and alternating city who knows not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in Stone town. Stone town tour is a walking tour and takes almost 3 hrs walking in the narrow streets.

Stone town tour is a tour where you can learn the heart of Zanzibar culture and get to understand our Zanzibar lifestyle.

As a primary trading post on the spice, silk and slave trade routes for over a millennium, Stone Town has been a unique meeting place, blending African, Indian, Arabian and European cultures. It is one of the few remaining ancient towns in Africa.

It’s beauty, and historical value has earned it a well-deserved place on the UNESCO world heritage list.

You'll experience exclusive Swahili cooking flavors
You'll get a hands-on training from a professional local chef
You'll learn new cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home
Vegetarians are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions

Many tourists come to enjoy our beautiful beaches, but while visiting Zanzibar, we invite you to get to know our culture, our food, and our people.
We provide a diversity of cultural experiences. Come and get to know Stone Town and its people and discover all its magnificent wonders!

Experience Zanzibar spice tour with fantastic cooking class,start at a local Darajani market where you shop for a few ingredients - then head to a spice farm, tour around taste spices and exotic fruits proceed to cooking class.
NOTES
Additional cost for transfers (hotels outside Stone town) per 7 seater vehicle.
Zanzibar North or East coast or South 75 USD
Payable in CASH on the day of the tour

I know Stone Town and its historical sites like the back of my hand. I can tell you all about the Arabic, Indian and British architecture which are all melt together in this cultural rich town. I will guide you through the towns narrow winding streets and show you the real culture of Zanzibar!

It's our pleasure for our customers to make them feel happy the whole time in stone town where they will get the full experience with our professional guide to know the culture and traditions of Zanzibar, more over, the history of Portugal, Arabs, and British without forgetting the experiences of slaves trades. also the travels will visit diffirent local site like forodhan garden, freddy mercury museum, house of wonders and old fort

It is the opportunity to take with you to do shopping and get the least price.

Immersive journey through the city's history and iconic landmarks like the House of Wonders, Old Fort, Darajani Market, and more. Our guides provide a captivating narrative, bringing the rich cultural tapestry of Stone Town to life. Explore Freddie Mercury's birthplace, savor the flavors at Darajani Market, and witness the architectural marvels of Zanzibar Doors. The Old Fort, hosting the Zanzibar International Film Festival, adds a touch of contemporary allure. Discover the spiritual heritage at Zanzibar Churches and experience the unique charm of Prison Island with its fascinating inhabitants. Join us for an unforgettable adventure, blending history, culture, and natural wonders in the enchanting Stone Town.

Warmly welcome to join our Zanzibar traditional cooking class, with originality from our ancestors, all the cooking tools are copied from our old times when our grandparents enjoyed good days with food around coastal of Zanzibar. Cooking class with vegetable and spices harvesting in the farm will give you insight of uses of spices in the food and also as medicines! The lessons are extremely informative and full of learning and practical time.

The Stone Town of Zanzibar is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium
The major buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries and include monuments such as the Old Fort, built on the site of an earlier Portuguese church; the house of wonder, a large ceremonial palace built by Sultan Barghash; the Old Dispensary; St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Cathedral; Christ Church Anglican Cathedral commemorating the work of David Livingston in abolishing the slave trade and built on the site of the last slave market

Explore Stone Town, the atmospheric cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar City, on this 3-hour walking tour with a guide. Constructed from coral stone in the 19th and 20th centuries, Stone Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.

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 by 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 Old Fort and the Sultan’s Palace.

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.

Tour can include a lunch in a restaurant or in a local house, if booked beforehand.

Stonetown is a UNCESCO world heritage site since 2000. It was the main center of the slave trading around the Indian ocean, you can see many important spots of the abominable past of this time. The city is full of historical importance in East Africa. Stonetowns architecture, reflects the various influences underlying the Swahili culture, giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements. Immerse yourself in all the wonderful smells, colors and spectacle that you can only find here through the mix of the different cultures. In our guided Tour we will see and explain all important places of the history, the House of Wonders, Forodhani Garden, Slave Trade Museum / Anglican Church, the Hindu Temple, Catholic Church, Darajani Market, Jaws Corner and much more. Loose yourself in the narrow streets, look at the carved doors which tell stories, venture into the rush of the market and feel the spirit of Zanzibar.

Stone town is the only world heritage site in Zanzibar so don’t miss a chance to see it and experience the locals life.

The uniqueness of different architecture make the city and its inhabitants an icon of multi cultural melting pot. History will take you through the alleys and street where slave, spice and ivory trade take place.

Visit some historical buildings and worshiping places, markets, the amazing curving doors balconies and bazaar on the narrow streets

Sure! Stonetown Tour in Zanzibar is a captivating experience that takes you through the rich history and culture of the island. You'll stroll through narrow winding streets, admire the beautiful architecture, visiting historical landmarks like house of wonders, and explore the bustling markets. Don't forget to try some delicious local food along the way. It's journey that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

It’s fascinating to explore historic Stone Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—but it’s easy to lose your way in the area’s maze-like, narrow streets.

To stay oriented and ensure you don’t miss key highlights, join a private guide with deep knowledge of local culture. It’s fully personalized to your preferences, whether you’re shopping for local textiles, interested in history, or learning about Stone Town’s unique architecture.

The Stone town is one of the oldest cities in the history it was built in 18th century by the Arabs in Zanzibar also is one among the 7 wonders of the world as appointed by UNESCO in 2000 the town is rich in history, culture and architecture in town you will enjoy the history and also understand Zanzibaris culture and lifestyle

Step into the mystical realm of Zanzibar, where dreams intertwine with reality! Traverse the labyrinthine alleys of Stone Town, uncovering ancient secrets. Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of spice markets on our Spice Tour, tantalizing your senses.

Explore the ancient forests of Jozani, where whispers of magic linger. Our expert guides will lead you on an enchanting journey, weaving tales that will linger in your heart.

Indulge in the rich tapestry of culture and heritage, creating memories to treasure forever.

Let Zanzibar's rhythmic soul captivate you, as adventure awaits at every turn in this captivating paradise.

A great combination of the two activities that formed a unique full Stone Town’s History and Nature tours

The tour will introduce general history of Zanzibar, stone town in particular and its evolution. You will be introduced the history and culture of Zanzibar by visiting different attractions in stone town including former slave market, local market, old fort, house of wonders, catholic cathedral, Freddy Mercury house, architectures and well curved doors.