Stone Town Tour

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Zanzibar, Tanzania

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Gain a comprehensive overview of Stone Town on this private half-day tour, with hotel pickup and drop-off ensuring a hassle-free trip. Get an intimate glimpse of must-see landmarks including the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and Anglican Cathedral and learn more about the old town’s rich history directly from your personal guide.

Gain a comprehensive overview of Stone Town in just half a day
Enjoy included access to the Old Fort and Anglican Cathedral
Learn more about Stone Town’s history and culture
Benefit from the personalized attention of your private guide

What's Included

Bottled water

Taxi
Expenses of Personal Nature
Entrance Fees of Freddy mercury

$9.00 per person
Entrance fees of Slave market

$10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar
The Forodhani of Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania
You will find our tour guide in front of Cape town fish market restaurant at entry gate

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Freddie Mercury Museum

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Anglican Diocese of Zanzibar

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Darajani Bazaar

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stone Town

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 57 reviews

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Disappointing experience

Janic_H, Sep 2025

We spent two nights in Stone Town after a beach stay on the East Coast and had read that a walking tour was a must-do to appreciate the history and culture of the area. After reading glowing reviews, we decided to book with Nouman and were looking forward to the experience. Unfortunately, things got off to a rough start. We were told to meet at 9:00 AM and arrived promptly, but Nouman showed up 10–15 minutes late. While he mentioned later that he had bike trouble, we had sent texts to check in and received no response — a simple message would have gone a long way in setting expectations and starting things off on a better note. Throughout the tour, Nouman frequently took phone calls, which made us feel like we weren't a priority. He would share a brief bit of information and then return to his phone, making it difficult to stay engaged or feel like we were having a personalized experience. Admittedly, we may not have been the most enthusiastic group, but it’s hard to be when you feel like an afterthought. At $50 USD, we expected more value — both in terms of professionalism and depth of information. In hindsight, exploring on our own with a guidebook or online resources might have been more enjoyable and cost-effective.