Stone Town Walking Tour, Zanzibar

Step into the winding alleys of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where African, Arab, Indian and European cultures have blended for centuries. On this guided walking tour, your local guide leads you through a labyrinth of coral-stone buildings, carved wooden doors and bustling bazaars, telling the stories behind Zanzibar’s rich — and sometimes turbulent — past. From the former slave market to the birthplace of Freddie Mercury, this is the perfect introduction to the island’s culture and history.

Tour Highlights

• Explore the UNESCO-listed old town and its famous carved doors
• Visit the Old Slave Market & Anglican Cathedral
• See the House of Wonders and the Old Fort
• Pass by Freddie Mercury’s childhood home
• Browse the Darajani Market and local spice stalls
• End at Forodhani Gardens by the seafront

Itinerary

• 09:00 — Hotel pickup and transfer to Stone Town
• 09:45 — Guided walk begins at the Old Fort & House of Wonders
• 10:30 — Old Slave Market and Anglican Cathedral
• 11:15 — Darajani Market and spice bazaars
• 12:00 — Freddie Mercury’s house & the winding alleys
• 12:45 — Finish at Forodhani Gardens (optional street-food tasting)
• 13:30 — Transfer back to your hotel

What's Included