Tours & experiences

Guided Stone Town Tour In Zanzibar

About this experience

The tour will introduce general history of Zanzibar, stone town in particular and its evolution. You will be introduced the history and culture of Zanzibar by visiting different attractions in stone town including former slave market, local market, old fort, house of wonders, catholic cathedral, Freddy Mercury house, architectures and well curved doors.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
  • Private experience

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Stone Town Including Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round trip Transport: Pick-up and Drop off
Pickup included
Walking Stone Town Tour
Only walking tour : This is the only walking tour without entrance fees to some historical sites. Travelers can pay by them selves if interested
Guided Stone Town Tour
Entrance fees Slave Market : The tour includes entrance and visiting of former slave market site

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr–3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

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Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Official licensed guide

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Freddy Mercury Museum entrance fee 8$

Itinerary and highlights

Our guide will show you the local market for fish, spices, food and fruits. He will explain you the history of this place.

Our guide will tell you the history of slavery. He will show you slave chambers and monument.

Our guide will show you Freddy Mercury's house. He will you a short history about him.

Our guide will give you a short brief about the place. He will give you 5 minutes break to take photos and relaxation.

You will be given short history about the place. Our guide will walk with you showing important places about this area.

Our guide will give short history about the place. He will show you around the place.

Our guide will show you Zanzibar doors which are well curved reflecting Indian and Arab styles. He will take you to one of the rooftop terraces to see the view of stone town.

Our guide will tell you the history of this cathedral. You may get inside the cathedral if you will be interested.

You will have a stop with our guide at this local cafe. Our guide will tell you about the culture of this place and Zanzibar in general. You may taste local coffee.

You will stop and our guide will explain about different architectures available in stone town and Zanzibar in general. He will show you and accompany you to get inside of some buildings to see the architectures.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Stand in front of Mizingani Seafront Hotel
  • We will identify your name

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ZANZIBAR GUIDE - FRANCOPHONE ANGLOPHONE

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr–3 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We will identify your name
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–13; Adult tickets: age 14+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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