Explore Stone Town’s landmarks, history, and vibrant streets. Discover the House of Wonders, Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace, and more. Uncover stories of its diverse past.
Explore Stone Town’s landmarks, history, and vibrant streets. Discover the House of Wonders, Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace, and more. Uncover stories of its diverse past.
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Stone Town - (INTRODUCTION)
This tour offers a fantastic opportunity to become acquainted with Stone Town’s geography, history, architecture, and culture. This captivating journey takes you through a labyrinth of narrow streets featuring over 2,000 limestone buildings, spanning an area of 50 hectares, with a population of 25,000 residing in the…
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Stone Town - (INTRODUCTION)
This tour offers a fantastic opportunity to become acquainted with Stone Town’s geography, history, architecture, and culture. This captivating journey takes you through a labyrinth of narrow streets featuring over 2,000 limestone buildings, spanning an area of 50 hectares, with a population of 25,000 residing in the suburbs. With its distinct and overlapping African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European influences, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Zanzibar and Stone Town are truly cosmopolitan. After visiting the House of Wonders, Forodhani Gardens, Palace Museum, Catholic Church, the Old Fort, Darajani Market, and experiencing the vibrant streets, the bazaar filled with coffee enthusiasts, and the stunning doors of Zanzibar, you will also recognize that Stone Town is a cultural crossroads deserving of its world heritage status. If you wish to shop, your guide can tailor the tour to your preferences. Then, return to the starting point of your tour. - Forodhani Gardens - Forodhani Gardens is not only a place for relaxation or a night food market but also offers historical insights.
- People’s Palace Museum - The Palace Museum is one of the buildings constructed by the first Sultan of Zanzibar, serving as his second palace.
- House of Wonders - The House of Wonders was built by the third Sultan of Zanzibar, Sayyid Barghash, in 1883, and was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity.
- The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - The Old Fort is the oldest building in Stone Town, initially constructed by the Portuguese and later by the Omani Arabs. Delve into the rich history of the fort.
- Freddie Mercury Museum - Here, you will find the house where Freddie Mercury was born and raised, which has now been transformed into a museum.
- Christ Church Cathedral - Visit the church in Stone Town, built by French missionaries.
- Darajani Bazaar - Explore the main market of Stone Town, established in 1904, which is divided into four sections: fish, vegetables, cow and goat meat, and spices and fruits.

- Professional tour guide
- Bottle of water
- Professional tour guide
- Bottle of water
- Food and Drinks
- Food and Drinks
On the tour, we’ll visit some of Stone Town’s most famous landmarks, including the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Sultan’s Palace and i will take you at roof top of maru maru hotel to see a stone town view,We’ll also wander through the narrow streets and alleyways, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this vibrant city.
I’ll share stories…
On the tour, we’ll visit some of Stone Town’s most famous landmarks, including the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Sultan’s Palace and i will take you at roof top of maru maru hotel to see a stone town view,We’ll also wander through the narrow streets and alleyways, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of this vibrant city.
I’ll share stories about Stone Town’s past, from its early days as a trading port to its role as a center of the slave trade. I’ll also talk about the city’s unique architecture, which reflects its diverse cultural influences.
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.