Stone Town Walking Tour: Historical and Architectural Exploration in Zanzibar City
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Zanzibar
Explore the historical and architectural wonders of Stone Town in Zanzibar City on a walking tour. Discover the UNESCO-listed historic center, visit historical sites, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local market. Combine this tour with other exciting options like the Prison Island Tour, Spice Tour, or Nakupenda Sand Bank.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib) - The house of wonder.
The first biggest house in all east
africa was constructed in zanzibar and it named as a house of wonder by possesing particular features of having
electricity, water tape system , elevator where there is no any other house having such amazing things, Was
constructed by the third sultan of zanzibar said baraghash in 1883 …for more learning book with us
What's Included
- Professional tour guide
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Tips/Gratuities for the guide
- Any cost of personal nature
- Transfers to and from your hotel
- Entrance Fee
Additional Information
Stone town is famously known for its prominent historical and artistic importance from Eastern to Central Africa. Its history mostly dates back to 7th century with defused culture and its architecture where the world explorers met up
Enjoy walking in the World heritage site of Zanzibar’s ancient town. You will visit different historical sites, the bustling market, the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum, and the site of the former slave market at the Anglican Cathedral Church.
Discover Zanzibar City’s UNESCO-listed historic center on a Stone Town walking tour that explores Zanzibar’s history and distinctive architecture, from a bustling local market to a Sultan’s palace-turned-museum. Sightseeing on foot means you can leave cars behind while following Stone Town’s most narrow, winding streets, and group size is limited to 10 people for personalized service from the guide.
You may combine this with one of these tours such as Prison island Tour, Spice Tour, and Nakupenda sand bank.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Location
Forte arabo di Stone Town
Mizingani Road
We will meet you in front of old fort at the entrance gate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mnorid
Sep 5, 2023
Hakuna matatizo with Cosatline tours - Hakuna matata with Coastline tours🥰
Traveled to Zanzi dzee bar with my sisters September 2023. Booked airport transfers with Coastlines and they responded timely, thanking us for booking with them. They then sent a brochure of activities to do in Zanzibar. We already had a tailored itinerary we had drafted and shared it with them and they accommodated all our requests and scheduled an incredible week on tours and excursions just for us. I can’t thank Mohammed, Abdul, Khalid, Othman and Said enough for their awesome hospitality. If you are looking for a personal touch to your tour guide experience in Zanzibar, book with Coastlines. Hakuna shida!!!
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Helynk2018
Jun 25, 2023
Great experience on the stone town walking tour - This was such an amazing tour! Ousmane was so knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of historical background and fun facts throughout the tour. It is totally worth your time especially if this is your first time visiting Zanzibar. We highly recommend it!
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Paulined867
Mar 14, 2023
Would definitely recommend this tour - Osman is a great guy, very knowledgeable and the 3 hours flew by! There's a lot to see and information to take in but I definitely learnt a lot today! I would definitely recommend this tour, it was a lovely morning and helped my understanding of the island a lot.
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Juliedg
Feb 23, 2023
Great Tours with Said - I went on a walking tour of Stone Town on my first day in Zanzibar. Said was very knowledgable about the city and excited to share everything he knew with me. He customized the trip based on my interest and dropped me off at the restaurant where my friends were waiting at the end. Stone Town is confusing and twisty-turny but Said knows that city so well.
Said was also the guide for my friend and I at Jozani National Forest. I think he knows every plant in the forest. All of the various guides at the forest help each other out so we found the monkeys in no time. Said even spotted an elephant shrew.
He is a joy to be around and a great guide.
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949tanjac
Oct 4, 2022
Supeeerb - Said and Khalid are amazing, really kind, friendly and really good at their work. We went on several tours with them, and each one was perfectly organised. Highly recommend everyone to take them as guides :)
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295leroym
Oct 2, 2022
Best guide of Stone Town - Said is a very kind guide, passionate about the history of his city and smiling. We passed an excellent moment in his compagny. If you’re looking to visit Stone Town, then there’s no doubt he’s your man ! 😊
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Baratamassano
Sep 19, 2022
Said is the best! - We are very happy with our tour! We visit prision island, did snorkeling, lunch ant the sand bank and visit to stone town. Said it’s a very happy guide, that explain everything and have always a smile in his face. We advise 100% Said! Thanks a lot for give us this wonderful experience.
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Jfmassano
Sep 19, 2022
Prison island, sand bank, stone town - Amazing experience Said is a very mind and happy person, show us Stone town, very safely and with proximity with the people, 10 stars!!!
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Sedaerden
Aug 30, 2022
Perfect tour - We had different tours with Said. Prison island, Nakupenda Beach, Jozani Forest, The Rock Restaurant and Paje Beach. He is a very knowledgeable guide.
He explained all the information about the places we went to the smallest detail. Also he is so funny. we had a great time together. Thanks for everything
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466metee
Aug 30, 2022
Excellent tour - He is a very smiling and gentleman. He showed us everywhere and explained in detail. He knew everything well and took very nice pictures of us. Thank you Said, I hope to see you again.
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