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Home/Destinations/Zanzibar City/Stone Town history
History · Zanzibar City itinerary

Stone Town History: The Best Itinerary

Stone Town’s past runs deep. Here is how to explore its heritage — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Walk
  2. 2Slavery
  3. 3Forodhani
  4. 4Heritage

An old-city walk

Swahili, Arab and Indian heritage.

The slave-trade history

The market and memorial.

Forodhani night market

Swahili street food by the sea.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Zanzibar City — prices per person.

Stone Town Hidden Gems: Historical Walking Tour with Local Guide
Zanzibar
Stone Town Hidden Gems: Historical Walking Tour with Local Guide
5.0(77)·2–3 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Zanzibar Stone Town Private Walking Tour With Old Slave Market
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Stone Town Private Walking Tour With Old Slave Market
5.0(18)·3 hours
from$18/ person
via Viator
Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul
Istanbul
Private and Guided Istanbul Food Tour: Taste of Istanbul
5.0(208)·5–6 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Private Stone Town Walking Tour
Zanzibar
Private Stone Town Walking Tour
5.0(40)·3 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Explore Stone Town with a Local Guide: History & Culture
Zanzibar
Explore Stone Town with a Local Guide: History & Culture
5.0(16)·1h 30min
from$20/ person
via Viator
Hoi An Food Tour | 12 Tastings Across Back Streets, Local Markets
Hoi An
Hoi An Food Tour | 12 Tastings Across Back Streets, Local Markets
5.0(121)·3 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Stone town Private Walking Tour
−19%
Zanzibar
Stone town Private Walking Tour
5.0(29)·2h 30min
from$20$25/ person
via Viator
Stone Town Complete Guide: History, Spice Market and Local's life
Zanzibar
Stone Town Complete Guide: History, Spice Market and Local's life
5.0(121)·2–3 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator

Stone Town history — FAQ

What is Stone Town’s history?
A blend of Swahili, Arab, Indian and European heritage, and a former centre of the spice and slave trades.
Where was the slave market?
At the site of today’s Anglican cathedral, marked by a memorial and holding chambers.
Why is it a UNESCO site?
For its outstanding, well-preserved Swahili coastal trading town.

Explore more in Zanzibar City

Old City Walking TourSpice Farm TourPrison IslandSlave Trade HistoryForodhani Night Market