Stone Town Tour: Discover Zanzibar's Culture

I’m intimately familiar with Stone Town and its historic landmarks. I can share insights about the blend of Arabic, Indian, and British architectural styles that give this town its culturally diverse character. I’ll navigate you through the labyrinthine lanes of the town, exposing you to the authentic Zanzibar way of life!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Forte arabo di Stone Town - Also known as the Arab Fort and by other names is a fortification located in stone town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building in stone town. lt is located on the main seafront, adjacent to another landmark building of the city the House of wonders (the former palace of the Sultan) and facing the Fordhani Gardens.
What's Included
  • Tour through Stone Town
  • Visit historical sites
Location
Forte arabo di Stone Town
Mizingani Road
We will meet at the main entrance of the Fuerte Viejo de Zanzibar (the Old Fort).
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kgb1989
Sep 25, 2025
Very Good - Hassan was very knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. His knowledge of the local area and passion for the arts was really interesting. He went way over and above taking us to other places such as the Old Dispensary and ensuring our taxi driver met us on time. Would highly recommend Hassan and his tour.
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Lievend99
Sep 19, 2025
Beautiful tour of Stone town with expert historical guidance - Hassan has a lot of historical knowledge about Stone town and Zanzibar. With warm style and open mind, he answers all your questions. Feel free to let us know what you would like to see, Hassan adapts the tour easily!
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G6860tcthomasm
Aug 10, 2025
Stone Town - Had an enjoyable walking tour with Hassan. He is very knowledgeable and pleasant. I would recommend taking this tour to get a good overview of the old town.
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Passport474078
Aug 2, 2025
Great Experienced - We had a great tour with Hassan. Hassan is super knowledgable and took the time to answer all of our questions on various topics. We especially enjoyed going to the less touristy parts of Stone Town and the local market. Thank you Hassan!
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Climber614863
Jul 9, 2025
Great way to see Stone Town - We had a great afternoon with Hassan on our walking tour of Stone Town. The meeting point was centrally located and easy to find and Hassan was waiting for us there on time. The tour was thorough Hassan was friendly, polite and very knowledgeable about everything on the tour and answered our questions easily. His great combination of information about the stops and personal anecdotes telling us about his life in Zanzibar made the tour very enjoyable. Hassan also attended to our individual needs stopping for washroom breaks when needed and allowing us time to go into shops we liked throughout the tour. Highly recommend!
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Renatafaol
Feb 18, 2025
Amazing trip - I did this trip with my 16-year-old daughter. We are from Brazil. Hassan and his brother saved our trip. They were respectful and patient. We did some tours indicated by them and enjoy a lot. We went to the spice farm, place with turtles and the Stone Town. He knows a lot about the locals, showed respect for all cultures and brought a lot of information about the local reality. It put our experience first. I highly recommend it. I am very grateful for his work.
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Donald_i
Jan 24, 2025
A great walking tour of Stonetown - I had a great walking tour of Stonetown with my amazing guide Ahmad. Communication was good prior to meeting up, and Ahmad was very friendly, professional and knowledgeable and happily answered any of my questions. The walking tour included visiting all the key cultural points of interest in Stonetown, and I learnt a lot about each historic site, as well as Zanzibar’s interesting history from Ahmad, who has a very impressive knowledge. I highly rate and recommend this walking tour.
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Trail706726
Jan 20, 2025
Memorable Birthday - Hassan was great ! I used his services for several tours in addition to the Stone Town walking tour. He knows pretty much the whole of Zanzibar and was able to facilitate my travel in every aspect; from needing a ride to Nungwi and the airport and finding me a spot on the Dhow Boat Ride. The walking tour was a highlight! It did not feel rushed, i LEARNED plenty on the history and landmarks of the town. He made my birthday trip memorable and a solo traveler, i felt safe with him.
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Michael_b
Jan 6, 2025
Walking tour of Stone Town - A comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable walking tour of stone town. Our guide, Hassan was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. Highlights included: the old fort, historic streets, local food market, slave trade exhibition, and waterfront. We learned much about the history and culture of this beautiful island. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Zanzibar for the first time.
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Laurence_brussels
Feb 8, 2025
Very interesting visit, Hassan knows the place inside and out - We're very happy we booked this tour with Hassan instead of just wandering in Stone Town. Hassan knows this place better than anyone and will show you gorgeous buildings, telling you their stories, show you hidden places, share the island's history, which is so rich. We finished at the Slave Market and History of Slavery Museum, where I wished we had stayed a bit longer to have the time to read more. It is a very moving place that is definitely worth it. So don't hesitate to contact Hassan, he will organise a great visit of Stone Town for you!
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From $25
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).