Stone Town Walking Tour

Overview

Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its lanes are too narrow for cars, so the best way to see it is on foot, with a guide who can explain how Arab, African, Indian and European influences shaped the town you are walking through.

Your guide takes you to the site of the old slave market, through the busy stalls of Darajani Market and past landmarks such as the House of Wonders, the Old Fort and the Sultan's Palace. It is a half-day walk, so you still have the rest of the day free for the beach or an evening at Forodhani Gardens.

Highlights

• The site of the old slave market and the story of what it meant for the island
• Darajani Market, where locals shop for spices, fruit and fish
• The House of Wonders, the Old Fort and the Sultan's Palace
• Mosques, churches and temples standing side by side in the old town
• Morning or afternoon departure

Good to know

• Start time: 09:00 or 14:00.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended; the tour is on foot through the old town.
• Lunch at a local restaurant can be arranged on request at extra cost.
• Forodhani Gardens is worth a visit in the evening for its street food market.