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Great tour! Recommend it for your first day
We had an outstanding tour with Mohammed. We learned so much and really enjoyed seeing the city with him. Highly recommend this tour on your first day!
Stone Town Private Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $25 / person
- Location
- Zanzibar City, Tanzania
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 417 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Zanzibar Walks
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is Infront of the Old fort at the main entrance.
Description
It's fascinating to explore historic Stone Town - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - but it's easy to lose your way in the area's maze-like, narrow streets. To stay oriented and ensure you don't miss key highlights, join a private guide with deep knowledge of local history, cultural heritage and architecture. It's fully personalized to your preferences, whether you're shopping for local textiles, interested in history, knowing about everyday life, or learning about Stone Town's unique architecture!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 11–85)
- $25
- Child (ages 0–10)
- $10
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $34.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stone Town
This tour will give you an excellent way of familiarizing yourself with Stone Town’s geography, history, architecture and culture. This fascinating excursion leads you through a maze of narrow streets that boasts more than 2000 limestone buildings, covering an area of 50 hectares and with a population of 18000 living in the suburbs. With its defined and overlapping African, Arab, Indian, Persian and European elements, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Zanzibar and Stone Town are truly cosmopolitan. After a visit to the Anglican Cathedral (former slave market), House of Wonders (national museum), Palace museum, the Old Fort, Darajani market, Hamamni Baths, Catholic Cathedral, Freddy Mercury house and experiencing the hustle and bustle of the streets, the bazaar full of coffee drinkers and the beautiful doors of Zanzibar, you too will bear witness that Stone Town is a cultural crossroads and that it is worthy of its world heritage title. Also take the time to explore the markets where local people purchase their daily requirements and also a market street full of colourful textiles. Whether you are interested in history, culture, architecture, renovation work, or just a shopaholic, your guide can adapt your tour to your needs. They will share amusing, but also cruel stories, about the life and culture of the old times in Stone Town and then safely deposit you back where your tour started/ the place you were met.
What's included
Included
Professional tour guide
Pick up from Stone town hotels: (Please request and send us a message in advance)
Not included
Transfers from other parts of the island (tour starts in Stone Town)
Food and Drinks
Tips/Gratuities for the guide
Any cost of personal nature
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
417 reviews
How it compares in Zanzibar City
- The most-reviewed of 582 tours in Zanzibar City
- Starting price $25 is 69% below the typical $82 for tours of similar length in Zanzibar City
Excurgo comparison of 582 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stone Town Private Walking Tour take?
Stone Town Private Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Stone Town Private Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $25 per person for this Zanzibar City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $34. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Stone Town Private Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
How much does Stone Town Private Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–10 pay from $10, adults from $25.
Can I cancel Stone Town Private Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is Infront of the Old fort at the main entrance. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Stone Town Private Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Stone Town Private Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 417 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Zanzibar Walks.
Reviews(417)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Worthy Walking Tour
Very knowledgeable tour, learnt a lot and was very happy with the duration.
8
Stonehenge Town tour with Imran
Very interesting tour with a great tourguide Imran. Highlights recomended.
3
City walk with Mohammad was great
Our city walk with Mohammad is recommended. With explanation, the history of Stone Town comes alive. The visit to the slavery museum was impressive.
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Stone Town walking tour
Mohammed was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great guide. Very informative tour of Stone Town and history of Zanzibar.
K
Amazing tour of stone town
Imran was an incredible tour guide. We went as a family of five, kids ages 8-13 and everyone had an amazing time. We learned about history of the city and also some local culture. If you’re in stone town this tour should not be missed!
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Good intro to Zanzibar
Knowledgeable guide Imran, interesting combination of places of historical and contemporary interest, well worth it.
C
Fantastic guide and experience
Mohammed was an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable guide. He had answers to every question we had and customized what we saw and discussed based on our interests. He was absolutely phenomenal and went above and beyond! Would highly recommend him to all!
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Very informative walking...
Very informative walking tour of Stone Town. Our guide gave us a quick history lesson on Zanzibar before walking us through various parts of town, including some markets. It was a little confusing about where to meet because the old fort is under construction, but we were able to call the office and then find our guide in the park in front of the fort.
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Muhammad was a wonderful...
Muhammad was a wonderful guide - very knowledgable and informative! A fantastic experience learning about the history of Stone Town and Zanzibar.
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