Tours/Zanzibar/Zanzibar: Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour
Viator · group up to 1000 pax

Zanzibar: Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour

5.0(1)Zanzibar1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)

Description

Follow the trail of the sultans, slaves and explorers in the winding streets of Stone Town. Your guide will captivate you by retelling the events that shaped Zanzibar, leading you through the buildings where it all happened. Some of these sites include the former Slave Market and Anglican Cathedral, The House of Wonders and The Sultan’s Palace Museum, Freddie Mercury’s Museum, The Old Arab Fort and Dispensary and many more. While tracing the steps of the past, the tour provides you with a window into modern life in Stone Town. Explore the spice markets, seafood and fish market, fresh loaves of bread in wicker baskets and the neat stacks of fruits and vegetables as locals sell from their mini stalls. You will also come across local children playing along the town and elders enjoying board games.

Tour Options

Transfer from AnywhereZanzibar
  • Transfer with SlaveMFee: 10 USD per person Slave Market Entry Ticket included. Transfer from Anywhere in Zanzibar island.
Without transfer withSlaveMFee
  • No transfer withSlaveMarketFee: 10 USD per person Slave Market Entry Ticket included.
Transfer from zanzibar city
  • with Transfer with SlaveMFee: 10 USD per person Slave Market Entry Ticket included. Transfer from zanzibar city only.
Transfer from Stone Town Only
  • Transfer with SlaveMarketFee: 10 USD per person Slave Market Entry Ticket included. Transfer from Stone town only.

Itinerary

300 min

Get to experience a half-day tour in the oldest city in Zanzibar. This will be a historical tour whereby you will get to learn and hear about the slave trade stories and see the beautiful and famous carved tours in this city and the cosmopolitan of Zanzibar.

Admission included60 min

You will even get to visit the famous house of Freddy Mercury. Get a small glimpse of what type of life he lived while in Zanzibar. Kindly note that the guide can flexibly adjust the route throughout the excursion.

Highlights

Hotel pick up and Hotel Drop off (only if option selected)
Tour guide
Bottled water
10 USD per person Slave Market Entry Ticket
Stone Town Guided Tour

What's included

Included
Hotel pick up and Hotel Drop off (only if option selected)
Tour guide
Bottled water
10 USD per person Slave Market Entry Ticket
Stone Town Guided Tour
Not included
Tip(optional)

Pickup Locations & Times

You can recognize our transportation cars by the logos ¨Beach & Safari Holidays¨ and ¨Crab Tours¨ on them.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(1)

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Tom_R
June 3, 2025
Stone Town Walking Tour with Diamond

Tour with Diamond. He is fantastic! Incredibly knowledgeable about Stone Town. Didn't pressure us to go into any stores. Just told us facts. He was friendly and let us go out our own pace. We loved him! Thank you! 5️⃣⭐

Operator response

Dear Tom, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Stone Town tour with Diamond. It is fantastic to know that his knowledge and approach made your experience so memorable, we will be sure to pass on your kind words to him and hope to welcome you back again. Best regards, The Team at Beach & Safari Holidays

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