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Guided Tour of Stone Town's Historic Sites + Transfer – Zanzibar

By Dolphins Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is $27 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This tour stands out by offering more than just sightseeing—it invites travelers to experience the living history of Stone Town. It weaves together vibrant markets, iconic architecture, and UNESCO-listed heritage with meaningful insights into Zanzibar’s spice and slave trade history. From the striking House of Wonders to the powerful Former Slave Market, each stop reveals a layer of the city's rich and complex story. Combining culture, history, and daily life, this walking tour offers one of the most authentic ways to connect with Zanzibar’s unique identity.

Activity location

  • Zanzibar Island
    • Zanzibar Island, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zanzibar Island
    • Zanzibar Island, Tanzania

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Stone Town Without transfer
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Stone Town Without transfer
Pickup included

Price details
$22.00 x 1 Adult$22.00
Paid at activity$5.00
Total
Price is $27.00
Guided Tour of Stone Town's Historic Sites + Transfer – Zanzibar
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
$32.00 x 1 Adult$32.00
Paid at activity$5.00
Total
Price is $37.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel Pick up & Drop off by an Air Conditioned vehicle (If Option Selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    House of wonders (National Museum)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stone Town Tour With a Professional Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Old Dispensary & Former Slave Market & Old Fort
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tippu Tip House & Palace Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Former English Club (Africa House)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Slave Market Fees Five $ per person paid in cash on Spot
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transfer from outside Stone Town city will be Extra charged

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Zanzibar Island
  • 1h
Step back in time with a visit to Stone Town, Zanzibar's rich historical heart. Begin your adventure at the Old Market, which opened in 1903 and has remained a bustling hub ever since. Divided into three distinct sections—fish, meat, vegetables & fruits—you’ll be captivated by the vibrant displays of fresh produce, exotic spices, and the hum of local commerce. Outside, don’t miss the scent of fragrant spices that swirl through the air, a reminder of Zanzibar’s historic spice trade.
Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
  • 1m
  • Admission ticket included
Wander through narrow alleys, admiring intricate wooden doors & balconies, and visit landmarks like the Old Fort, a fortress built in the 17th century to defend against Portuguese invaders, then the Palace Museum &Old Dispensary. Don’t miss the Former Slave Market, a poignant reminder of the island's past. Finally, pass the Africa House (former English Club) to round out your journey through the heart of Stone Town, where history and culture blend beautifully.
Stone Town
  • 1h
Visit the House of Wonders (National Museum) to learn about Zanzibar's rich history, then head to Tippu Tip House, once home to the infamous 19th-century trader, where you’ll learn about Zanzibar’s role in the global spice & slave trade.

Location

Activity location

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    Zanzibar Island
    • Zanzibar Island, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Zanzibar Island
    • Zanzibar Island, Tanzania

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