Zanzibar: UNESCO-Listed Stone Town Walking Tour

Highlights

• Shop and experience local life at Darajan Market.
• See the birthplace of the iconic musician, Freddie Mercury House
• Explore the old slave market and learn about Zanzibar's role in the slave trade.
• Visit the House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib), which was once the sultan's palace.
• Walk through narrow alleys filled with coral stone buildings and wooden doors.

Description

Stone Town, the old quarter of Zanzibar City, is a living museum of history and culture. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, the city is known for its winding alleys, carved wooden doors, spice markets and centuries-old coral stone architecture.

On this immersive tour, you’ll stroll through atmospheric streets with an expert local guide who will bring the city’s past to life. You’ll visit iconic landmarks such as the House of Wonders, the Sultan’s Palace and the Old Slave Market, all of which tell the story of Zanzibar’s role in trade, colonial history and cultural exchange.

The tour also includes highlights of Stone Town’s vibrant daily life: bustling bazaars, colourful stalls at Darajan Market and a chance to see the house where legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was born. Along the way, you’ll encounter a unique blend of cultures – Swahili traditions intertwine with Arab, Indian and European influences – that make Stone Town unlike any other place in East Africa.

This experience is not just about sightseeing, but about getting to know the soul of Zanzibar. Whether you are interested in history, architecture or local culture, a Stone Town tour offers a fascinating journey through time and heritage.

Includes

• Transportation in a very comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
• A professional guide who speaks well
• Visit Stone Town
• Shopping
• Bottled water
• Possibility to take photos in all important places

Excludes

• Entry fees
• Tips
• Lunch

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund