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Zanzibar: Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour

By Beach & Safari Holidays
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,377 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • See popular sights in Stone Town like the Palace Museum and Old Fort
  • Get to choose between a morning or afternoon departure
  • Explore the maze of alleyways lined with old stone house with a local guide
  • Experience harmonious blend of Arabic,African, Indian,European cultures together
  • Choose between two options Stone town tour OR Half day Zanzibar experience

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Check availability

Single Stone town tour - Tour Without Transfer
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Includes Stone town tour only. Pick up from any hotels in Stone Town on foot. (No transfer included). It includes Slave Market entry ticket 10 USD per person.

Language options: English
Price details
￥3,377 x 1 Adult￥3,377
Total
Price is ￥3,377
Until Sun, Apr 12
Single Stone town tour - Transfer from Stone Town Only
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Includes Stone town tour only. This transfer is only with departure from Stone Town. If your hotel is located outside of Stone Town, please book an alternative option. It includes Slave Market entry ticket 10 USD per person.

Language options: English
Price details
￥5,128 x 1 Adult￥5,128
Total
Price is ￥5,128
Until Sun, Apr 12
Single Stone town tour - Transfer from Zanzibar City Only
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Includes Stone town tour only.This transfer is only with departure from Zanzibar City not the whole island. If your hotel is not in Zanzibar City, please kindly book transfer from anywhere. It includes Slave Market entry ticket 10 USD per person.

Language options: English
Price details
￥9,254 x 1 Adult￥9,254
Total
Price is ￥9,254
Until Sun, Apr 12
Single Stone town tour - Transfer from Anywhere in Zanzibar
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Includes Stone town tour only. please kindly note that this transfer is the right one to book if your hotel is outside of stone town city and outside of Zanzibar city. It includes Slave Market entry ticket 10 USD per person.

Language options: English
Price details
￥12,773 x 1 Adult￥12,773
Total
Price is ￥12,773
Until Sun, Apr 12
Zanzibar : Half Day Zanzibar Island Guided Tour Experience
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Get the Zanzibar experience by learning about the local people and how they live. Then get to visit the pineapple and sugarcane plantation and the local fish market.The stop and itinerary are flexible. It can change depending on the weather and the day.

Language options: English
Price details
￥23,253 x 1 Adult￥23,253
Total
Price is ￥23,253
Until Sun, Apr 12
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (only if option selected)
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    Experienced driver
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    Tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stone Town guided walking tour
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    Slave market entry ticket
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    Food
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    Gratuities
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    Personal expenses

What you can expect

OPTION 1 : Single Tour Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour only

Through a local guide, discover the beauty of Stone Town, the oldest city in Zanzibar. Designated a World Heritage Site in 2000, Stone Town is a vibrant hub where Arabic, African, Indian, and European cultures harmoniously converge, creating a lively and multicultural atmosphere.

Take in the different historical landmarks and discover how the town has changed over time. From the ancient buildings to the busy markets and even learn a little about the slavery which went on back in the day.

Embark on a captivating exploration of Stone Town led by a local guide, unraveling centuries of history through its streets. You will encounter mosques, churches, and temples standing side by side.

Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of bustling markets, where the sights, sounds, and flavors of local life come alive before your eyes.
This tour is mainly done as a walking tour and with this, you will meet the locals and find the best places to visit.

Gain a deeper understanding of Stone Town's complex history, including its poignant connections to the historic trade routes and the enduring legacy of slavery.

Connect with welcoming locals as you traverse hidden alleys and discover authentic spots favored by residents, uncovering the true essence of Stone Town. After your walking guided tour, your driver will drop you off at your hotel.

OPTION 2 : Half Day Zanzibar Island Guided Tour Experience

Learn about the locals of Zanzibar
Discover all the different wonders that Zanzibar has to offer
Explore the North part of the Island
Connect into the way of how the locals live here in Zanzibar

This excursion is to provide you with a deeper understanding and connection into the way of how the locals live here in Zanzibar.

Your guide will take you to the nearest local village, where you will see local houses, explore the pineapple plantation, the local market offering sugarcane, rice and fresh fish.

You will then head towards the north of the island. Here you can explore, relax and enjoy the views.

After this memorable day, our driver will drop you off back at your hotel. Kindly note that the guide can flexibly adjust the route throughout the excursion.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania