Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar
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Ages 16-99
Duration: 2–3 hours
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Live guide: Arabic, German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- Bottled water
- Guide
- Pickup from hotels located in Stone Town
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Transfer from other parts of the island (tour starts in Stone Town)
- Entry/Admission - Zanzibar Island
- Entry/Admission - Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
- Start:
- Old Fort, Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, TanzaniaIn front of the Old Fort main entrance, in Forodhani, Stone Town
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 34358P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 34358P3
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Itinerary
- Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, TanzaniaIn front of the Old Fort main entrance, in Forodhani, Stone Town
- 1Pass byForodhani Gardens
- 2
- 3
- 4Pass byJaw's Corner
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Pickytraveller1304
Barban, Croatia27 contributions
Jan 2020
Although I travel very often with only a copy of Lonely Planet, I definitely could't experience properly Stone Town without our guide Imani Zuberi.
With his excellent English, the normally 2 hours walking tour became a 3 and a half hours of interesting and entertaining stories about history, culture, religion and trivia. The heat was unbearable at moments and he always picked the route with most shade. We were so pleased with his service we also hired him for the airport transfer. It was more affordable and comfortable than regular taxi.
Highly, highly recommended.
With his excellent English, the normally 2 hours walking tour became a 3 and a half hours of interesting and entertaining stories about history, culture, religion and trivia. The heat was unbearable at moments and he always picked the route with most shade. We were so pleased with his service we also hired him for the airport transfer. It was more affordable and comfortable than regular taxi.
Highly, highly recommended.
Written 17 January 2020
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Doreen Carola G
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Jul 2024 • Couples
We booked the trip through our guide. First we went to a spice farm. It was very interesting. See the many different plants and taste the fruit. “What is this?” was asked again and again and we could guess the spices. Then we went to Stone Town. Our guide was very simply perfect and responded to our wishes. If you choose such a trip, be sure to take a private guide, you really have it. There's so much to see.
Then back to TUI Blue Zanzibar for Dinner on the Beach. A really nice day also thanks to the dear Upendo. Let's feel comfortable. 👌😘
Then back to TUI Blue Zanzibar for Dinner on the Beach. A really nice day also thanks to the dear Upendo. Let's feel comfortable. 👌😘
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Written 6 July 2024
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wassir
Portland, OR43 contributions
Feb 2020
Awesome walking tour through Stone Town, the the Palace Museum to the marketplace and everything in between. The weather was hot, so take water and wear sturdy shoes. Wish I could remember the name of our guide. She was informative and patiently answered everyone’s questions.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Written 27 February 2020
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Colleen L
1 contribution
Feb 2020
we were on the Sun Princess and only found out about the $US69.00 visa fee once we were onboard! We decided not go ashore after all and tried to cancel for the 3 weeks prior to the tour. On board ship, as everyone knows, the wifi is slow, but we eventually had the response 'Your cancellation has been noted'. So far we have had no refund or paperwork saying that the tour had been cancelled even though it was well within the cancellation period. Please confirm that you received our cancellation notice and send the refund. Your tour guide on the ground can confirm we did not attend. Thank you. booking nos are available.
Written 13 March 2020
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Marc P
Sydney, Australia30 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
During a one day cruise visit we did the walking tour. Our overall guide was passable but the specialist guides at a couple of stops were excellent. The tour allows you to cover the narrow streets of Stone Town in an organised way. After doing it you will feel oriented and comfortable about returning to sightsee by yourself. Recommended.
Written 11 March 2020
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ctrgeneva2015
Geneva, Switzerland101 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
I enjoy history more than shopping for stuff so I really liked this tour. In three hours we covered the most historical aspects of Stone Town. My guide knew all the aspects of the 20th century Sultanate and its downfall- which he recounted as went from room to room in the old Royal complex As we progressed into the old Fish Market, my guide even knew the history of the selling of meat and Fish in Zanzibar and the old local customs that surrounded the trades. The one shop we did stop at was old and serious and had many beautiful old things from before the 1963 revolution. In fact a recent US President had shopped there not too long ago! My guide was very professional and I was very happy with my tour. Highly recommended!
Written 5 August 2019
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Karina A
Fredericia, Denmark86 contributions
We booked the tour online a couple of weeks before arriving in Zanzibar - very nice and easy through Viator. Also payed everything online. Our guide knew everything there is to know about Zanzibar and Stone Town. So we saw all the historic buildings and learned all about the fantastic city. The guide was friendly, spoke fairly good english and was on time. The tour was from 9:00-12:30, which we thought was very good value for the price we paid. Would definitely recommend doing this tour on your first day in Stone Town.
Written 3 August 2019
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Juluan-BG
Yambol, Bulgaria33 contributions
Feb 2020
No need a guide, you can make it alone. Nothing interesting anyway. Freddy Mercury hours and few more places...
Written 3 March 2020
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Tanzania199 contributions
Probably when you get a chance to visit there you will see the beautiness of the stone town city of Zanzibar island as well as get experience of Zanzibar life how do people live in daily life the stone town city its so amazing and unique on its own ways which amazed the majority of the tourists who come and to do walking round the city
Written 8 August 2022
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patsychom
vancouver425 contributions
Oct 2019
Very important to have a tour guide as area is very confusing plus you really don't know what you are looking at. Even with a guide book, so much easier and pleasant to have a guide and it is not expensive. As well, I was looking for a particular shop which he took us to whereas I never would have found it on my own. Very interesting place full of history. Architecture interesting as it passes through and reflects history and who ruled at the time. The market was crazy - absolutely the highlight for me! Frantic energy and tons of people. Also got recommendations from the guide re other things to do and see and where to eat so well worth the minimal cost of the tour.
Written 30 December 2019
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Hi, is November end good time to visit Zanzibar as it shows rains and storms in the weather forecast. Want to know as we are planning to visit during November end and Dec beginning.
Thanks
Written 13 November 2019
So sorry, I did not see this question until December. Did you go? How was the weather?
Written 14 December 2019
Hi, is it possible for me to join another group that is doing a tour on the same day as me?
Written 11 September 2019
Hi we are 3 I. Total and would perhaps like a walking tour this coming tues around mid morning. Is this possible
Written 29 July 2019
Hi we are 3 I. Total and would perhaps like a walking tour this coming tues around mid morning. Is this possible
Written 29 July 2019
Sorry I didn't see your question earlier, as I think you wanted to take this tour yesterday. Hope you were able to direct your question to "Colors of Zanzibar," as I only posted a review and have no role in scheduling the tours.
Written 31 July 2019
Hi, following previous question, we are also interested if it possible to organize a tour in the afternoon of the 20th August, 2 people
Written 23 July 2019
Hi, I am interested in doing your tour - do you have an afternoon tour available for 20th August, 2 people
Written 17 July 2019
Samir S
Thika, Kenya
Hi, we wanted to do the Stone Town walking tour for about 3 to 4 hours on 8th of March this year. We are 3 people including one 80 year old lady. We will be staying at Blue Bay. Is there any way we can be picked up from there and be dropped back after the tour? If so how much would it cost.
Written 23 January 2019
This looks great. We'll be travelling from Jambiani so we need to know firstly how long it will take to get to ST from there and also what time the tour begins? We arrive 13th Jan and would like to do the tour on the 14th in the morning, ideally.
Written 2 January 2019
A general question please: how much should one tip: the porters, the guides, etc. I always seem to tip either too much or too little.
Written 7 November 2018
Usually in Zanzibar tips are around 1000-2000 shillings for small services, and if you spend more time with the person (like a guide or driver) you can tip more. But tipping is not necessary if you are already paying for the service, like a taxi drive or a guided tour :)
Written 16 November 2018
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