Stone Town Tour – Discover the Heart of Zanzibar
Overview
🗓 Duration: Half Day (2–3 hours)
📍 Starting Point: Stone Town or hotel pickup
⏰ Starting Time: Flexible (morning or afternoon departures)
Step back in time and lose yourself in the winding alleys, vibrant markets, and rich history of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the cultural capital of Zanzibar. This walking tour reveals the unique blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European influences that have shaped Zanzibar over centuries.
With our expert local guide, you’ll explore architectural wonders, bustling bazaars, and hidden courtyards while learning stories of sultans, explorers, and the spice trade. The tour also highlights Zanzibar’s role in the struggle against slavery and its enduring cultural traditions.
This is the perfect introduction to the island and a must-do experience for all visitors.
🌟 Tour Highlights:
🕌 Sultan’s Palace (Beit al-Sahel)
Visit the former royal residence and learn about the Sultanate era.
🏛️ House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)
Visit the House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib), once the Sultan’s palace.
⛓ Old Slave Market
Step inside the Anglican Cathedral & Former Slave Market, a site of deep history.
🏠 Freddie Mercury’s House
Visit Freddie Mercury’s House, the birthplace of the Queen singer (outside view).
🧱 Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
Explore the Old Fort, built in the 17th century by the Omanis.
🛍 Local Markets & Handicrafts
Explore Darajani Market and the small alley shops full of spices, fabrics, antiques, and souvenirs.
🧭 Walking the Alleys
Wander through the maze of narrow streets filled with life, wooden carved doors, mosques, and Indian-style houses.
✅ Included in the Experience:
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Stone Town area or available upon request)
• Entry fees to major historical sites
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Bottled water
💡 What to Bring:
• Comfortable walking shoes
•Modest clothing is recommended out of respect for local culture (shoulders and knees covered).
• Sunscreen and hat
• Camera or phone
• Some cash for souvenirs
Experience the charm, culture, and deep history of Zanzibar’s capital with a local guide who brings the town to life.
Join Captain Ally Tours and Safaris and explore the true story of Stone Town – where Africa, Arabia, India, and Europe all meet.