Stone Town Historical Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Stone Town with a private walking tour. Discover the fascinating connections between Zanzibar and its traders, and experience the vibrant Swahili society firsthand.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stone Town - I would be delighted to guide you through this cultural city and showcase all that the stone city has to offer. The Old Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar City, the capital of the Zanzibar Islands.
    As a significant trading hub for spices, silk, and the slave trade for over a thousand years, the Old City has been a unique…
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Pick up from Stone town hotels (request in advance)
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee (5 USD per person)
  • Food and drink
  • Transfers from other part of the island (tour start in stone town)
  • Tips/Gratuities for the guide
  • Any cost of personal nature
Additional Information

Step into the rich history and vibrant culture of Zanzibar with our expertly crafted Stone Town Heritage Tour. This immersive journey will lead you through the winding streets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will uncover the architectural grandeur and historical significance of this ancient trading hub.
• Religious Harmony:…

Location
Forodhani
Meeting point at forodhan garden at the bandstand
Cancellation Policy

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

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Discover29438887963
Sep 5, 2024
We can recommend his city tour :-) - Nice and competent guide. Our tour lasted three hours. Patiently answered all of our questions. Thanks for the informative afternoon walk through Stone Town.
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Daniellecv1004mj
Jul 6, 2024
Engaging your with historical insights - Ahmed was very engaging and knowledgeable about a stone town. I went with my sister in July and was so appreciative of Ahmed’s flexibility as we arrived late. He accommodated our schedule and took us all around giving us a lot of historical insights. Definitely enjoyed our time with him.
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Christinacalabrese
Jul 5, 2024
Knowledgeable & Thorough Tour - Ahmad was really flexible, as my sister and I booked with him only the day prior and also showed up a bit late. We were the only 2 on the tour though so it ended up being fine. He was very knowledgeable about the culture, history, and heritage of Stone Town and answered all of our questions very thoroughly. I’d definitely recommend using him as your tour guide!
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Santib422
Jun 8, 2024
Stone Town Tour - We had a Stone Town tour with Ahmad as our guide and it was great. I appreciate his great knowledge of the area and also his sympathy!
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Coastal26061447290
Jun 3, 2024
Great experience! - It was super great, Ahmad did the tour even though I was the only one that day to have booked. That's rare and I've really appreciated it. Great explanations, he knows very well the History, great city's tour, super friendly, and he was taking his time to answer to all my questions and to explain me even more. He is really generous. I had an awesome time in his company!
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Juanpabloh22
Apr 10, 2024
Highly recommend - We had a super great time with Ahmad. He is really knowledgeable in the history of Stone Town, Zanzibar and Tanzania. We spend more than 3 hours and he was super open to all of our question. 100% recommend!
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Am_lien759
Mar 19, 2024
Best guide in Stonetown - We had Ahmad explained to us the history of Zanzibar. How Zanzibar started and the various population and tribes and influence of this Island. We visited many places and told us which architecture we could see and how to distinguish between Arabic, Indian or Portuguese structure. Ahmad knows very well what he is talking about and seems passionate and keen to share the culture of his beautiful island. Most recommended 😉 you will never be disappointed.
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W6036eplaurao
Mar 5, 2024
Best walking tour we’ve ever done! - We had a great time, Ahmad is super knowledgeable in the history of Stone Town and knows the best spots for views and walking routes to not miss anything! 100% recommend!
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Nicoo573
Feb 28, 2024
It's all that's right. He waited for our arrival, since we had a fairly significant delay. He took us to all the places - The city is amazing, the history, the culture, its religion. We walked through the streets and the best-known spots. The views were amazing
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U7154vjpaull
Feb 27, 2024
Fun and laughter will be had. - I was in a group of 7 that did the Dolphin, Kuza Cave, Paje Beach, The Rock Restaurant, and Jozani Forest Tour with Abdul and Abdalla. Here's the key to taking any tour: don't be a stick in the mud! These young guides know their home and tour locations, but how boring is it to just passively sit there and act formal and only ask an occasional question? They're people that want to have fun and share the joy of their home country. When you come out of your shell, they'll come out of theirs and fun will be had, which is what happened with us. We had these guys dying with laughter with our goofiness. Just look at the pictures and see how happy they were. Abdalla is a natural jokester anyway. Abdul was in our vehicle and is clearly very well informed. All the attractions filled 11 hours of the day, perfectly spread out with delicious food and a magnificent view at The Rock Restaurant for lunch. I didn’t want the day to end and say goodbye. Look how happy we all were when they dropped us off. This day with Abdul and Abdalla will be a cherished memory of Zanzibar. Thanks fellas.
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