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Stone Town Tour, Historical & Cultural Landmarks in - Zanzibar

By Bebo Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This guided Stone Town walking tour offers an immersive dive into Zanzibar’s rich history, culture, and architecture—all within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unlike typical sightseeing, you’ll experience the island’s vibrant spice market, explore iconic landmarks like the House of Wonders and Tippu Tip House, and wander through narrow alleys filled with stunning Swahili craftsmanship.

What truly sets this tour apart is its blend of historical insight and sensory immersion—from the scents of fresh spices to the stories of Zanzibar’s colonial past and the moving history of the Former Slave Market. Ending with breathtaking views at Africa House, this experience connects you deeply to the soul of Stone Town, making it a must-do for culture lovers, history buffs, and curious travelers alike.

Activity location

  • Zanzibar
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Zanzibar
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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

Stone Town Without transfer
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$25.44 x 1 Adult$25.44

Total
Price is $25.44

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Old Dispensary & Former Slave Market & Palace Museum
  • 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
    Tippu Tip House & Old Fort
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stone Town Tour With a Professional Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Former English Club (Africa House)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Slave Market Fees Five € per person
  • 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

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture & history of Zanzibar’s Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this captivating guided walking tour. Begin your journey at the bustling Old Market, alive since 1903 with colorful stalls overflowing with fresh produce, fragrant spices, & the lively energy of daily trade—perfectly capturing Zanzibar’s reputation as the Spice Island. Explore remarkable landmarks including the grand House of Wonders, once East Africa’s tallest building, & the historic Tippu Tip House, where you’ll learn about the island’s influential roles in the spice & slave trades. Wander through narrow, winding streets lined with intricately carved wooden doors Arab-style balconies, & hidden courtyards that showcase the distinctive Swahili architecture unique to Stone Town. Along the way visit important sites such as the Old Fort, the Palace Museum, the beautifully restored Old Dispensary & the poignant Former Slave Market, a place that reveals the island’s complex & sobering history. Your tour concludes at the elegant Africa House a former colonial club where sweeping views of the Indian Ocean offer a stunning finale to your journey through Zanzibar’s cultural heart.

Location

Activity location

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    Zanzibar
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Zanzibar
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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