Tours/Zanzibar/Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar
Viator · Private tour

Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar

5.0(15)Zanzibar1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(15)

Description

Explore the enchanting streets of Stone Town on this immersive walking tour, perfect for anyone wanting to uncover the hidden gems of Zanzibar. With a knowledgeable guide, delve into the rich history, vibrant culture, and architectural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander through bustling bazaars, majestic palaces, and centuries-old mosques as you learn intriguing stories that shaped this iconic destination. - Uncover the hidden secrets of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town - Guided walking tour with expert insights into local culture and history - Visit key sites including markets, palaces, and mosques - Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience

Tour Options

YB Tours & Safaris
  • Duration: 3 hours Walking Tour

Itinerary

180 min

Discover the heart of Zanzibar with my unforgettable Stone Town walking tour. Step into a UNESCO World Heritage Site where every narrow alley tells a story of centuries past. Explore a town shaped by the Indian Ocean trade, where Arab, African, Persian, and European cultures blended to create a unique Swahili civilization. Visit historic landmarks like the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, and the former slave market, where you will learn the powerful history of slavery and Zanzibar’s role in the East African slave trade. As we walk through bustling bazaars, carved wooden doors, and spice-scented streets, you will experience the true soul of Zanzibar. This tour is perfect for travelers who want culture, history, and authentic local insights.

Highlights

Zanzibar history
Professional Tour Guide

What's included

Included
Zanzibar history
Professional Tour Guide
Not included
Transfers out of stone town will be charged

Pickup Locations & Times

• There will be an extra fees for the pick up which is outside from stone town.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(15)

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paulaserafim
June 21, 2026
Best tour guide of Zanzibar - Yassir Salim

Yassir is an extremely dedicated, patient, attentive, and always cheerful guide. He took care of our entire travel itinerary and supported us with everything else we needed, from purchasing an eSIM to choosing hotels and providing booking links. He guided us through Stone Town and Prison Island, where his deep historical knowledge and genuine love for his culture were truly evident. He also took us to Nakupenda, where we enjoyed one of the best seafood lunches of the trip. He showed us unique places, including spectacular caves in Zanzibar. He also handled all our transportation and transfers between Nungwi, Jambiani, Stone Town, and the airport in a very smooth and effortless way. The itinerary was personalized, always flexible and adapted to our preferences, allowing us to enjoy each place without any rush. We felt like we experienced the trip at our own pace, without the pressure of group tour schedules. On the top of that, he is a great photographer also, so we left with perfect memories at no extra cost lol. He even surprised me with a birthday cake on my birthday 😍 We appreciate so much Yassir and highly recommend his services.

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gloryd714
June 21, 2026
Zanzibar 🇹🇿 was a blast! Thanks to Yassir

Yassir was an excellent host/tourguide. Came all the way from Nigeria 🇳🇬 to Zanzibar and Yassir and Raqib made my trip really worth it! From pickups and drop offs to tours, to gifting me a Surprise birthday cake on by birthday(This experience made my whole trip). This experience made my whole trip! So thoughtful. Yassir went from just my Tour guide to my RAFIKI! Use Yassir he’s the best at what he does hands down.

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doreeno610
June 19, 2026
Zanzibar 2026! Unforgettable memories

My husband and I had a great time in Zanzibar. Yassir was an amazing host. from the very day he picked us from the airport all the till he dropped us. He never disappointed. He was always on time. He was very patient and tolerant and took time to explain the culture of Zanzibar to us. He planned our iterinary and made sure we had fun to the fullest. We enjoyed each and every activity we did in Zanzibar and we are really grateful to Yassir our host. We look forward to doing Zanzibar again .

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robertwK1064KC
June 7, 2026
Delightful guide

I had a great afternoon being guided around Stonetown by Yassir. He is professional and friendly and was very gracious in accommodating special requests.

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Freedom08066833093
May 30, 2026
Best time ever, best tour guide

Best vacation ever!!! Made possible by none other than our trip advisor Yasir!!! We had the time of our lives literally, he made sure we enjoyed without worrying about anything. We felt safe and welcome in Zanzibar. He is kind and patient, we were comfortable to enjoy Zanzibar to the fullest. Would highly recommend him any day, he is the best!

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nokubongas847
May 16, 2026
Zanzibar owes me nothing

We had an amazing trip!! Yasir, is such a great person! He planned our itinerary and made sure we had the best experience in Zanzibar. Got us such a great and friendly driver as well. They took very nice pictures of us as well.

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Maps56884419035
May 15, 2026
I’d just say Hhayibo!! Wow!! Amazing!!

I recently returned from an amazing trip to Zanzibar, and I must emphasise the amazing experience I had with my tour guide, Yasir Salum. Yasir made everything go well from day 1 to 7. He easily escorted us to the most stunning islands and had extensive knowledge of Zanzibar's history and culture( obviously we asked a lot of questions). In addition, he was incredibly patient and kind, never hurrying and always waiting for us even when we were late (which was always the case). His service was also very affordable and very much fair! He played our SA music with his driver and that made us feel at home the whole time we were in Zanzibar. He tried taking us to less crowded spots so that we could enjoy fully and experience Zanzibar as it is! I highly recommend Yasir if you're planning a trip to Zanzibar; he really made it a dream come true for my 3 friends and me!

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J3239LDwendyr
May 11, 2026
The most amazing girls trip ever!!

We booked our activities through Instagram directly with Yasir, the most kindest well taught guide ever. He knows all about his country & explains very well. I am very impressed with his knowledge skills & the way he takes time to make sure you’re all on the same page. Would definitely recommend him. He even changed drivers for us because he noticed we weren’t comfortable with the initial driver. He’s very thoughtful!! Bought me a birthday cake as well. I will be singing him praises till the sun comes up!

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dikaia_2024
April 14, 2026
The best way to see the city. Highly recommended.

An amazing experience! The Stone Town walking tour was fantastic and our guide, Salym, was incredibly polite, knowledgeable, and passionate about the local history. He made us feel very welcome. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Zanzibar.

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Mobile57828406154
April 12, 2026
An experience to remember

This was such a great day out! Zanzibar is breathtaking. The locals are incredibly friendly and our guide made the day a lot of fun. He knew the best places and angles to get the perfect pictures and also very knowledgeable on the area. Highly recommend.

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