Stone Town: A Private Historical and Cultural Walking Tour
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30 Ratings
Zanzibar
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: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Stone Town - I would be happy to guide you through this cultural city and show you everything that the stone city has to offer. The Old Town is the historical center of Zanzibar City, the capital of the Zanzibar Islands.

As a major trading center for spice, silk, and slave trade routes for over a millennium, the Old City has been a unique meeting place, blending African, Indian, Arab, and European cultures. It is one of the few ancient cities left in Africa.

Its beauty and historical value have made it a good place on the UNESCO world heritage list.

Not only is this city beautiful to the eyes, with old colonial buildings and doors carved with Zanzibari beauty, but your senses will be overwhelmed by the smell of the sea and perfumes and the calls to prayer from the minarets.

What's Included
  • Pickup from Stone Town hotels upon request
  • Tour with a professional guide
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)
Additional Information

A tour affords you a chance to experience a lot in a short period. You’ll get to familiarize yourself with the locale, its traditions, riches, and remarkable attractions, sample their gastronomy, mingle with the residents, and then continue on your journey. Essentially, you get a more comprehensive taste of the location and what it provides. You’ll see the connection between Zanzibar and the merchants who managed to create links with the indigenous people of Zanzibar, intermingling and marrying into the Swahili society.

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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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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Deepti30
Feb 17, 2024
Ahmad is a great storyteller and time flies by on a walking tour with him! - Ahmad was such a wonderful guide and I thoroughly enjoyed his walking tour of Zanzibar. Due to a last-minute issue at the hotel it took us 30 minutes extra to reach the location during which he patiently waited for us. After that he took his time to tell us stories about the history of Zanzibar before walking us to the main sites and gave us ample time to look around. He pointed out little details such as the carving on the doors and told us about their meanings. Our visit of the market was super interesting too and we took our time to observe and buy stuff before moving on. The alleyways of Zanzibar are so beautiful and reminded me of my time in Rome and Florence. Ahmad spent far longer with us than the 2.5 hrs promised and left us at a wonderful restaurant where we could eat local food. He also communicated with our driver to tell him where to pick us up from because it was easier for him to explain than us. Overall, I loved the walk and would highly recommend it to everyone. Ahmad’s storytelling and service gets a 11 on 10 from me!
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Kellyv1668
Feb 9, 2024
Wonderful Stonetown afternoon with Ahmad - The walking tour of Stonetown with Ahmad was perfect! He was absolutely lovely, personable, well educated and was able to provide the perfect amount of history. His tour was just the right pace and he added details we would have never known or seen without him. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him and would recommend him for any tour in Zanzibar.
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Yngvev10
Feb 9, 2024
Awesome walkingtour - Amazing tour!!! He knows a lot and patiently answers your questions. He took the route according to our interests. I would recommend him!
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Ruedigerv2024
Feb 9, 2024
Walking through misery of slavery and fascination of multiculturalism - A brilliant tour around Stone town, no open answer left. Our guide had a broad knowledge and kept us eager to follow despite the heat and humidity. Very much to recommend!
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Erikamf7934jx
Dec 19, 2023
Great Tour - Ahmad was a great guide. We were running late but he waited for us and was patient. The tour was informational and even longer than we expected. We learned a lot and had a great time.
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