Stone Town Walking Tour
Stone Town City, Urban/West Region, Zanzibar - Tanzania

Highlights

• Explore the narrow streets on a walking tour of the city
• Soak up the unique atmosphere of the walled city
• See top landmarks and lesser-known areas
• Choice of morning or afternoon departure
• Ancient Arab colonial history
• Visit Darajani Market

Tour Description

It may not have a particularly romantic name, but Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little changed in the last 200 years.It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings.This one-upmanship is particularly reflected in the brass-studded, carved, wooden doors – there are more than 500 different examples of this handiwork. You can spend many idle hours and days just wandering through the fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways.

This is a walking tour that takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders,the former slave market for East African Slave trade, and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar.The architectural style of Stone town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and culture. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from.

A guided walk through this colorful and alternating city with tour knowledgeable tour guides, who knows not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in Stone town. Stone town tour is a walking tour and takes almost 3 hrs of walking in the narrow streets. The half day trip includes the guide and all entrance fees.

What’s Included

• Service of Informative, friendly and Experienced Professional Tour guide
• Pick-Up and Drop-Off from any place of stay in private car
• All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
• VAT (18% charged by the Government)
• Transport waiting charge
• All Entrances Fees

What’s Excluded

• Visa fees (US $50 / US $100 for American or Irish Passport holders)
• Drinks & Beverages (Champagne, Spirits, Premium Brands and Cigars)
• Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
• Gratuities for Guide / Driver (please tip separately)
• International & Domestic Flights
• Medical Insurance if needed
• Expenses of a personal Nature