Best Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar
Explore Stone Town with a passionate local guide, uncover hidden gems, rich history, and vibrant culture.
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Best Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar
What's included in Best Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar
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House of wonder
Explore one of Stone Town’s most iconic landmarks—The House of Wonders, a former Sultan’s palace and the tallest building in Stone Town. Learn about its rich history, Swahili architecture, and significance as a symbol of Zanzibar’s cultural heritage.
Freddie Mercury Museum
Visit the childhood home of Freddie Mercury, the legendary lead singer of Queen, who was born in Zanzibar in 1946. As you stop outside this historic building, your guide will share stories about his early life in Stone Town and how his unique background influenced his music. You'll see the commemorative plaque and have time to take photos while learning how this humble beginning gave rise to one of rock music’s greatest icons.
Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
Step into one of Stone Town’s most powerful historic sites—the Old Slave Market, where thousands of enslaved Africans were once sold. Your guide will take you through the underground slave chambers, showing you the cramped, dark rooms where people were held before being auctioned. You'll also visit the Anglican Cathedral, built on the very site of the market, with its symbolic altar placed where the whipping post once stood. The tour includes time to reflect at the Slave Monument, a haunting sculpture honoring the victims of the slave trade. This stop offers a moving, educational experience that reveals Zanzibar’s deep and complex history with slavery and colonialism.
Inclusions
- Small group experience (optional, if applicable)
- Walking tour of Stone Town’s main historical and cultural sites
- Bottled water during the tour
- Expert local guide throughout the tour
- Food, drinks, and snacks (except bottled water)
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting Point: We meet travelers at the main entrance of the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) in Stone Town, Zanzibar. The Old Fort is a well-known historic landmark located directly opposite the Forodhani Gardens and next to the House of Wonders.
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Ticket Redemption
Please show your booking confirmation (printed or digital) to your guide at the meeting point—the main entrance of the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) in Stone Town. Look for a guide holding a sign that says “Stone Town Walking Tour.” Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to check in smoothly. No physical ticket is required—your confirmation email or booking ID is enough.
