Stone Town Heritage: Explore Zanzibar's Culture

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
  • Bottled water
  • Pick up from Stone town hotels (request in advance)
What's Not Included
  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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N1856wpsarah
Oct 6, 2025
Amazing experience - We did a 3 day tour with Ahmed and had an amazing experience! Ahmed is reliable and always on time. He’s also a very good guide due to his knowledge. Definitely recommend booking with Ahmed, we really enjoyed.
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Teresat647
Sep 29, 2025
A great tour of Stone Town - We really enjoyed our tour of Stone Town with Ahmed. As well as showing us the sights he also did a good job of bringing the history and culture of the islands to life for us. The visit to the slave museum with the extra entry fee is a must.
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768ors
Sep 24, 2025
Amazing tour - Ahmed was amazing. Super knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended to anyone that wants to get a real glimpse into stone town history.
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Nassork694
Sep 23, 2025
Perfect Organized tour, amazing Experience - Taking the Stone Town Slave Trade tour with Ahmad was one of the most moving and insightful experiences of my visit to Zanzibar. Ahmad is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the slave trade and Stone Town’s heritage, but he also shares it with such passion and sensitivity that it brings the past to life in a very meaningful way. He guided us through the former slave market, underground chambers, and key landmarks with clear explanations, answering every question thoughtfully. What stood out most was his ability to connect historical facts with human stories, making the experience both educational and emotional. Ahmad’s professionalism, warmth, and respect for the subject matter made the tour feel personal and powerful. This is not just a history lesson—it’s an experience that leaves a lasting impression and deep reflection. I highly recommend Ahmad to anyone visiting Stone Town. If you want a guide who truly honors the history and ensures you walk away with both knowledge and perspective, he is the perfect choice.
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Excursion685630
Sep 21, 2025
5 Star Stone Town walking tour - Fantastic walking tour with Ahmad. He gracefully showed us around Stone Town and a little beyond where we would have never browsed ourselves. We felt very safe with this knowledgeable guide. 5 stars and highly recommend Ahmad. —Betty, FL, USA
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Bonfyr
Sep 14, 2025
Very educational with knowledgeable guide. - The tour was very customized of Stone town. Ahmad was very knowledgable about Zanzibar and very patient. This was a private tour and went at our own pace. I highly recommend going with Ahmad.
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E4244cvcarols
Sep 12, 2025
Stone Town Walking Tour with Ahmad - Our tour of Stone Town with Ahmed this morning was very interesting and enjoyable. Ahmed shared a lot of information on the history of Zanzibar, he was very professional whilst demonstrating pride in his country. Happy to recommend his tour.
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Grahamawaysydney
Sep 10, 2025
Fantastic guide very knowledgeable - Ahmad is a fantastic guide. Knowledgeable, patient, caring. Highly recommended He took good are of two older people. Thank you
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Wendylb6989wh
Sep 9, 2025
Stone town tour - We all enjoyed the tour of Stonetown and our guide was very informative and friendly. Only request would be that he speak a little louder as sometimes with the noise it was difficult to hear him. We would also have liked to go into the Freddie Mercury museum but ran out of time.
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Ian_d
Sep 5, 2025
Great Tour - We had a really great city tour with Ahmed who’s knowledge of Stone Town really brought the place to life and helped us to understand the buildings and architecture alongside the history. Can thoroughly recommend
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).