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Stonetown Tour: Discover Zanzibar's Rich History
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16 Ratings
Zanzibar
Join our guided tour to explore the enchanting streets of Stonetown! Uncover its fascinating history, lively culture, and breathtaking architecture. Reserve your spot today and dive into the essence of Zanzibar!
Join our guided tour to explore the enchanting streets of Stonetown! Uncover its fascinating history, lively culture, and breathtaking architecture. Reserve your spot today and dive into the essence of Zanzibar!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zanzibar Island - A brief overview of Zanzibar.
- House of Wonders - The House of Wonders stands as the largest and most remarkable building in Stone Town. Explore its intriguing history, from serving as the Sultan’s ceremonial palace to its current role as a museum celebrating Swahili and Zanzibari culture.
- Forodhani Gardens - Forodhani…
- Zanzibar Island - A brief overview of Zanzibar.
- House of Wonders - The House of Wonders stands as the largest and most remarkable building in Stone Town. Explore its intriguing history, from serving as the Sultan’s ceremonial palace to its current role as a museum celebrating Swahili and Zanzibari culture.
- Forodhani Gardens - Forodhani Gardens is a vibrant waterfront location, especially lively in the evenings when the food market is bustling. Discover Zanzibar’s famous street foods, including fresh seafood and Zanzibar pizza.
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - At the Old Fort, Zanzibar’s oldest structure, explore its ancient stone walls and learn about its historical role in defending against Portuguese and Omani forces. Today, it serves as a dynamic cultural center, hosting local performances and craft markets.
- Freddie Mercury Museum - Freddie Mercury, the iconic lead singer of Queen, was born in Zanzibar. Visit his childhood home and hear stories of his early life on the island before he became a global rock legend. A must-visit for music enthusiasts and those interested in Zanzibar’s link to one of history’s greatest performers.
- Jaws Corner - A renowned central spot in the city where locals gather to exchange ideas.
- Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral - At the Former Slave Market, delve into the history of Zanzibar’s involvement in the slave trade. Witness the poignant memorial and the underground chambers where slaves were once held, offering a powerful reflection on the island’s complex past.
- Darajani Bazaar - Experience the lively atmosphere of Darajani Market. Explore the vibrant stalls offering everything from fresh produce to spices, and learn about the importance of various items in Zanzibari cuisine and culture.
- Hamamni Persian Baths - A premier historical bath monument in Zanzibar, known for its luxurious public baths.
What's Included
- Pick-up from hotels located in Stonetown area
- Professional guide
- Bottle of water
- Shopping (optional)
- Pick-up from hotels located in Stonetown area
- Professional guide
- Bottle of water
- Shopping (optional)
What's Not Included
- Pick-up from outside of stonetown area.
- Freddy mercury entrance fee
- Slave market entrance fee.
- Pick-up from outside of stonetown area.
- Freddy mercury entrance fee
- Slave market entrance fee.
Location
House of Wonders
Sokoku Street
In front of house of wonder at the single cannon.
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
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(16 Ratings)
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Mareksl8982rz
Jun 14, 2025
Unforgettable Zanzibar with Ali - We had an amazing time exploring Zanzibar thanks to Ali, who organized several unforgettable trips for us. Everything was perfectly arranged – from the spice farm tour, where we learned so much and tasted fresh tropical fruits, to the walk through historic Stone Town full of charm and culture.
The boat trip to Nakupenda was a dream – crystal clear water and white sand, just like paradise. We also visited the beautiful Jozani Forest and met the famous red colobus monkeys, and ended one day with a peaceful swim in the magical Maalum Cave.
Ali was professional, friendly, and always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Zanzibar!
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E1810cgmartinas
May 24, 2025
Fantastic and knowledgeable tour guide! - Ali is a great local tour guide with excellent knowledge, on our way to Stone Town, he talked us through the whole history of Zanzibar. He was very helpful during the whole tour and we really enjoyed it! Absolutely recommend! We felt safe the whole time and everything went smoothly and absolutely spot on timewise.
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Rinchentshering
May 24, 2025
Best Zanzibar trip ever with Ally - When i was in Zanzibar, i was looking for tour operators to show us around and i got very lucky to have met Ally.
He was so hospitable, friendly and knowledgeable. He took us to all the spots and gave us detailed information. He helped me buy a tanzanite stone ring as well which is absolutely gorgeous.
Now everytime someone visits Zanzibar, I recommend Ally to them as he is the best..!!..
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Y3111nvvictorias
May 24, 2025
Stone town tour - Ally is an excellent tour guide. He speaks really good english and he is very knowledgeable. Me and my grandma have been very happy to have Ally with us. Thank you Ally again, for your best guiding. 😁
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Zoranab633
May 23, 2025
Great tour, lovely memories - Great tour, a lot to see and experience. The tour guide was absolutely amazing, he had great recommendations, was kind and friendly and made our day enjoyable. Don’t miss this tour
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Bibianab126
May 21, 2025
Ali - knowledgable and caring tourist guide👍 - I and my daughter we stayed in Zanzibar for 11 days and arranged several trips with Ali. We had a lovely great time with him. His English is perfect, he’s very knowledgeable, caring and always on time. He also managed to arrange a trip to the island of Tumbatu which was an unforgettable experience. If I returned back to Zanzibar, I would definitely explore the place with Ali again .
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Dorthe
May 20, 2025
Great Stone Town Tour with a great guide - We had a great time and tour around Stone Town. Ali was very friendly, and knowledgeable of the history of Zanzibar - a tour can I definitely recommend.
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Eyobd2020
May 18, 2025
Amazing time with the the tour guide Mr. Ali - It was our first time to visit Zanzibar and lucky we are, we met a very professional tour guide Mr. Ali. We were impressed in his warm welcoming and one step forward approach. We have visited Stone Town, Prison Iland and so many otherplaces.
I recommend Mr. Ali for everyone who need to have a quality time in Zanzibar.
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Eskademasf
May 16, 2025
Mr. Ali went above and beyond to ensure our trip was smooth, enjoyable, - This was my very first trip to Zanzibar, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience – all thanks to our amazing tour guide, Mr. Ali. From the moment we met him, he was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the island’s rich history, culture, and hidden gems.
Mr. Ali went above and beyond to ensure our trip was smooth, enjoyable, and filled with unforgettable memories. Whether we were exploring Stone Town’s historic streets, visiting spice farms, or relaxing on the pristine beaches, he provided insightful commentary and made sure we felt safe, comfortable, and truly welcomed.
What I appreciated most was his genuine passion for Zanzibar and his commitment to sharing it with others. He took the time to answer all our questions and tailored the tour to our interests, making each moment special and personal.
If you’re visiting Zanzibar for the first time (or even the tenth!), I highly recommend Mr. Ali as your guide. His professionalism, warmth, and deep local knowledge made this trip truly exceptional. Thank you, Mr. Ali, for making my first Zanzibar experience so memorable – I’ll definitely be coming back!
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Harishp779
May 12, 2025
Excellent 👍 Best guide in Zanzibar - We had excellent time with Ally not only this time in May 2025 but also previous several times.
Visiting Stone town,Prison island, spice farm and Nakupenda island.
Ally is very knowledgeable guide, friendly and above all helpful who knows the history of Zanzibar.
We highly recommend that you do give him a chance once and see for yourselves.
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