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Stone Town Tour: Explore Historic Zanzibar Streets
4.9
51 Ratings
Zanzibar
Discover the enchanting streets of Stone Town, Zanzibar, where centuries-old buildings and vibrant markets await. Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of cultures, from Arabian influences to African traditions. Explore historic landmarks and savor the magic of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book your adventure today!
Discover the enchanting streets of Stone Town, Zanzibar, where centuries-old buildings and vibrant markets await. Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of cultures, from Arabian influences to African traditions. Explore historic landmarks and savor the magic of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book your adventure today!
Duration:
3 hours, 5 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - Visitors will explore the Old Fort, where a knowledgeable tour guide will share the fascinating history of Old Fort Zanzibar. Guests will also have the opportunity to capture memorable photos around the fort.
- Freddie Mercury Museum - Guests will tour the Freddie Mercury house, take photos, and learn about Freddie…
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - Visitors will explore the Old Fort, where a knowledgeable tour guide will share the fascinating history of Old Fort Zanzibar. Guests will also have the opportunity to capture memorable photos around the fort.
- Freddie Mercury Museum - Guests will tour the Freddie Mercury house, take photos, and learn about Freddie Mercury from an expert tour guide.
- Darajani Bazaar - Visitors will explore the Darajani fish market, with a tour guide explaining the origin of the name Darajani.
- House of Wonders - A professional tour guide will provide insights into the history of the House of Wonders.
- Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - During the visit to the Former Slave Market, the guide will recount Zanzibar’s somber history in the slave trade. Visitors will see the poignant memorial and the underground chambers where slaves were once held, serving as a powerful reminder of the island’s complex past.
- Tippu Tip’s House - “Tip Tip” was the nickname of Steve, a legendary spice trader in Zanzibar, renowned for his astute business acumen and signature phrase heard in the markets. Operating during the peak of the island’s spice trade, Steve became a local icon, blending Swahili traditions with global commerce.
What's Included
- Local city guide
- Bottle drinking water
- Local city guide
- Bottle drinking water
What's Not Included
- Slave market (Pay by your own - Optional)
- Freddie Mercury museum (Pay by your own - Optional)
- Slave market (Pay by your own - Optional)
- Freddie Mercury museum (Pay by your own - Optional)
Additional Information
- For Stone town hotels please kindly send the message in advance
- Kindly share your WhatsApp number for an easy communication
- For Stone town hotels please kindly send the message in advance
- Kindly share your WhatsApp number for an easy communication
Location
Night Food Market
The cornerstone of Forodhani Park it is our meeting point it is close to the house of wonders and also please kindly share your WhatsApp number for an easy communication.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(51 Ratings)
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J5826tmren_b
Aug 4, 2025
Have a nice excursion with OMAR - Omar has a lot of experience and knowledge of the city stone town
Show you down to the smallest details and know all about it
Went to Prison Island with him too
Omar is prepared to the letter and will wait with you until the bus
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J8065rmdavidp
Jul 26, 2025
Amazing Stone Town Experience - Omar was an extremely knowledgeable guide on Prison Island and throughout Stone Town. He was also very accommodating during our tour allowing us to skip parts we weren’t interested in all that much. I would strongly recommend Omar as a tour guide
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291mphom
Jun 27, 2025
Pleasant stroll around town - I had a lovely walking tour through Stone Town with warm and friendly guide, Omar. It was a great pace and very informative. Thank you.
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Dalliam2025
Feb 17, 2025
Engaging and interesting tour of Zanzibar - I would not hesitate to recommend a tour with Omar. He is enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgeable, and so kind.
I went on a tour with him to see Stone Town, and also to go to Prison Island. He both taught me about Zanzibari culture, as well as the history of Zanzibar & Tanzania.
I fet extremely comfortable with him as a female solo traveller. I plan to book him again if I return or if my family & friends return.
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498dirkh
Feb 16, 2025
Stone Town tour - Very good and knowledgeable guide with a focus on details about history, culture and art of the island and old city. For people who wish to visit Stone Town, a clear recommendation.
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Vince-paige
Dec 22, 2024
Fantastic Private City Tour of Stone Town with Omar - Our private tour of Stone Town with Omar was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate, bringing the city’s rich history and culture to life. From the fascinating historical landmarks to hidden gems in the winding streets, Omar made sure we had an unforgettable experience.
If you’re visiting Stone Town, we highly recommend booking a tour with Omar – he truly made our visit special!
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Theveganrunnerlondon
Nov 21, 2024
Highly recommend tour - Omar our guide was kind, friendly & extremely knowledgeable. As we only had a limited time in Stone Town, we wanted to ensure that we saw as much as possible. Without a doubt we achieved our goal with Omar. We were shown all the landmarks & hidden gems that only a local guide would know. I highly recommend Omar as your guide in Zanzibar.
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Deborahbj4971vi
Oct 12, 2024
Great experience with Omar - the whole stay was great, we loved it! Omar accompanied us and showed us around the city, we then had a local meal with several assortments to taste different dishes from the country and it was very good! after which, we went to the Point of Sale to do our souvenir shopping.
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Andy
Oct 6, 2024
Unforgettable Stonetown Experience! - This tour was the highlight of our visit to Stonetown! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories about the city’s rich history and culture. We explored hidden gems, from the slave market to historic landmarks, all at a relaxed pace. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to truly experience the heart of Zanzibar!
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Irene
Feb 2, 2026
Great tour- got a good appreciation of Stonetown and history. Guide Mahmoud(Moody) was great - very knowledgeable - A 4-5 tour. Stonetown is a very exotic place with an interesting history. Slave market site was the highlight and worth the admission ticket. Having a guide to explain the town and history was a huge positive.
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