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Private Stone Town Walking Tour
- Duration3 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Walk through the narrowest street in the world Zanzibar’s ancient town which is rich in history, culture and architectural wonders that dates back to the 7th century. This UNESCO listed world heritage site is famous for its iconic doorways that blend the typical African style with Indian and Arabic designs, During the walking tour you can see mosques, churches and temples side to side, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market, the house of wonders, and the site of the former slave market.
What to expect
House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)
Mizingani Rd, Stone Town, Tanzania
The house of wonder. The first biggest house in all east africa was constructed in zanzibar and it named as a house of wonder by possesing particular features of having electricity, water tape system , elevator where there is no any other house having such amazing things, Was constructed by the third sultan of zanzibar said baraghash in 1883 ...for more learning book with us
The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
Mizingani Rd, Stone Town, Tanzania
When visiting Stone Town, you cannot miss the Old Fort. It’s history tells the story of Zanzibar in a nutshell. Old Fort is one of the oldest buildings in Stone Town, First used by the Portuguese then turned into an Arab Fort then used as a Zanzibar train station and now as the cultural center of Stone Town it hosts festivals like Sauti za Busara and Zanzibar International Film Festivals Originally built by the Portuguese in the 17th century and later re-built by the Omanis in the 18th century. It is free to visit, and cultural festivals and happenings are often organized in the inner courts of the fort.
Anglican Zanzibar Diocese
Mkunazini Street, Zanzibar City, Tanzania
The Anglican Cathedral of Christ Church was built in Stone Town (the old part of Zanzibar city) in the place where the biggest slave market of Eastern Africa operated Outside the Cathedral, there is a stone monument showing four people enchained by their necks as a way of reproducing the way in which slaves were offered to buyers. The trade of slaves was the main activity and it commercially linked Europeans (who used slaves for plantations in the Indian Ocean) with African rulers. By the 19th century, the Zanzibar Sultanate stood out for being the main slave market in Eastern Africa due to its strategic location in the Indian Ocean. It is estimated that between 1830 and 1873, around 600,000 people were sold as merchandise and thousands of other people visited the place temporarily.
St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish
Cathedral St., Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Is an important historical building located in the Baghani area of Stone Town, Zanzibar. It was built by French missionaries between 1893 and 1898, and the plans were drawn by the same French architect who designed the cathedral in Marseilles, France. The defining characteristic of the cathedral are its twin spires (similar to those of Marseille’s church) which are prominent elements of the Stone Town’s skyline and can be easily spotted from a distance off the coast. The cathedral interior is painted with murals from the Old Testament. The tiles and stained glass windows were all imported from France. The cathedral is in regular use by Stone Town’s Catholic community. There are several masses held each Sunday and occasionally on weekdays.
Freddie Mercury Museum
57 Kenyatta Rd, Stone Town, 0078, Tanzania
Did you know that Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar? Stone Town is the birthplace of the famous Queen singer and is the capital of the island of Zanzibar, a real paradise in Tanzania. Freddie Mercury House is located in the interesting old town of Stone Town, one of the most important historic cities in East Africa and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pickup & meeting point
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Start
We will meet you in front of old fort at the entrance gate
End / drop-off
We will meet you in front of old fort at the entrance gate
Pickup locations1
Hotels & residences1
- Hotel Riu JamboNungwi Road, Nungwi, 73107, Tanzania
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
let us know which hotel you're in and we will pick you up. Private transport
Pickup details by option
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: Evening tour with Night Market
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
We will meet you in front of old fort at the entrance gate
End / drop-off
We will meet you in front of old fort at the entrance gate
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
Pickup instructions
let us know which hotel you're in and we will pick you up. Private transport
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: stonetown tour with transfer
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
We will meet you in front of old fort at the entrance gate
End / drop-off
We will meet you in front of old fort at the entrance gate
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
Pickup instructions
let us know which hotel you're in and we will pick you up. Private transport
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: Private walking tour in stone town
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
We will meet you in front of old fort at the entrance gate
End / drop-off
We will meet you in front of old fort at the entrance gate
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
Pickup instructions
let us know which hotel you're in and we will pick you up. Private transport
What's included
Included
- Entrance fee at Slave Market
- Professional tour guide
- Bottle of water
Not included
- Tips/Gratuities for the guide
- Any cost of personal nature
- Transfers to and from your hotel
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (5–11), Adult (12–99)
Additional information
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Languages
- Guide
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Product code
- 320977P2
What you'll be asked when booking
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (39).
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