Stone Town: Journey Through Time

Embark on a fascinating journey through Stone Town’s rich history and culture with Ally, your expert Zanzibar guide. Discover hidden gems and marvel at architectural marvels on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stone Town - Wander through the narrow streets and alleys of Stone Town. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a labyrinth of winding paths, each lined with vibrant houses and shops. Take your time to explore and get lost, and don’t forget to admire the intricate wooden doors, a hallmark of the city.

Visit the Old Fort. Built in the 17th century by the Portuguese and later used by the Omani Arabs, this imposing structure offers a glimpse into Stone Town’s history.

Shop at Darajani Bazaar. This bustling market is perfect for finding souvenirs, spices, and other local goods.

Learn about the history of slavery at the Old Slave Market. Now a museum, this site serves as a sobering reminder of the city’s dark past and tells the story of slavery in Zanzibar.

Experience local life at Jaws Corner. This lively square is an excellent spot to meet locals and get a taste of everyday life in Stone Town, with rooftops offering stunning sunset views.

What's Included
  • Zanzibar History
  • Local Tour Guide
  • Passing to Major historical Sites
What's Not Included
  • Tips/Gratuities for the Tour Guide
  • Food and drink
  • Any cost of personal Nature
  • Pick up to other part from Stone town ( Please send us message earlier if needed. )
Additional Information

Embark on a Fascinating Journey Through Stone Town’s Rich History and Culture with Funbeachzanzibartours, Your Expert Zanzibar Tour Guides!

Welcome to the enchanting world of Stone Town, where the past comes alive through the cobbled streets, majestic architecture, and vibrant culture. I am Ally, your dedicated Zanzibar guide, and I am thrilled to invite you on an unforgettable adventure that will immerse you in the heart and soul of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Discover Hidden Gems: As your local guide, I am committed to unveiling the secrets of Stone Town that often go unnoticed by the average traveler. Let me lead you through narrow alleyways, each revealing stories of a bygone era, while offering insights into the fusion of cultures that have shaped this unique town.

Architectural Marvels: Marvel at the intricate fusion of Arabian, Persian, Indian, and European architectural styles that adorn the streets. We’ll visit historic sites like the Sultan’s Palace, the Old Fort

Location
Forodhani
I will be waiting for you at the center of Forodhani Garden where the bandstand is after confirmed your meeting, i will send my picture before meeting
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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109anap
Aug 6, 2024
Excelent! - Excelent tour around the city of Stone Town! We saw lots of things and really good explain. You see all the important things in the city. We recommend it.
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Paulina_lip
Jul 14, 2024
Great company! - Excellent local guides who know a lot about the history and treasures of Zanzibar. They are professional, punctual, friendly and knowledgeable. They also recommended a fantastic snorkeling trip to Pungume which I enjoyed greatly and which was reasonably priced. Overall, great experience. Highly recommend.
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Paulaax6282au
Mar 9, 2024
A great tour! 🙌🏻 - Very good tour! The duration is perfect, it is very enjoyable and interesting. We have learned a lot about the capital of Zanzibar 🧡 Ally has shown us the most emblematic places, the food market, the main streets and told the story very well! He is always attentive in case you have any more questions! Thank you 😊
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Kierstenremster
Mar 4, 2024
Great experience with Ally - Ally was a very great guide who knew the history of Stone Town very well! The tour was the perfect length for us, and he was so kind to help us brush up on our Swahili after!
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Kati
Feb 26, 2024
Great Zanzibar guide - highly recommended! - Ali is a great guide! We did two trips with him (Stone Town and Mnemba Island) and we had a great time with him! He is super funny and answered all of our questions about Zanzibar, even outside of the typical tourist facts, and he also showed us special places and beautiful roof terraces! The price-performance ratio was super fair and communication via WhatsApp was really easy! Highly recommended for all Zanzibar vacationers, we really had a good time together!
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Vinhaus
Feb 18, 2024
Good city tour, knowledgeable guide. - Good city tour with Ali, very knowledgeable and catered the tour based on what we were interested in. He is also easy to contact via whatsapp.
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Shirak23
Feb 10, 2024
Great way to see and learn about Stonetown! - Ali was a wonderful tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of Zanzibar and main sites of Stonetown. It was a great way to orient ourselves in Stonetown, and he also provided recommendations for other tour options.
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Cronkite
Feb 1, 2024
Solid Solo Experience. - Ally showed me solo around Stonetown, explaining the mansions, House of Wonders, special carved doors, churches, etc. Was great! He is friendly and low-key. He also gave me recs for restaurants and future travel in Zanzibar. Would def recommend!
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Ekrana2024
Jan 24, 2024
Old town tour, Nakupenda Sandbank & Prison Island was all amazing! The experience is out of this world. - Ali was fantastic! His depth of knowledge on so many subjects is astounding. He is kind, likes to laugh, and has a great sense of humor.
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Carolnepomuceno
Jan 14, 2024
Stone Town Walking Tour - Ally was very welcoming since the beginning, the tour was really nice. We had the chance to explore Stone Town for the afternoon and catch the sunset with a view. Asante, Ally!
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