Discover the enchanting history of Stone Town on a walking tour through its maze-like streets. Immerse yourself in the blend of cultures, vibrant markets, and stunning architecture. Let the aroma of spices guide you through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where every corner tells a story. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through time in this captivating city.
We will start our tour in the iconic place - The Forodhani Gardens is a small park in the historical city of Stone Town, Zanzibar. We will continue to Fuerte Viejo De Zanzibar, also known as an Arab fort, one of the oldest buildings in Stone Town, originally built by the Portuguese in the 17th century. Then we will pass the `House of Wonders` ruins to know how the name came about and why the whole East Africa knows about this building. Then we pass by the Palace Museum, also known as a The Sultan's Palace and Then Old Dispensery. Next point is the Anglican Cathedral Stone Town Zanzibar, the most prominent example of early Christian architecture in East Africa. You get a unique opportunity to walk through underground slave chambers and see extraordinary historical monuments, followed by the Old Slave Market, infamous for being the most brutal. After that we come back to our meeting point in The Forodhani Gardens.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Zanzibar Stone Town Private Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Zanzibar experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our meeting point is front of Cape Town Fish Market ( a South African and Japanese's cuisine restaurant) in Zanzibar. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, DE, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by abdulzanziguide.
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Excellent! We booked a private tour for 2 people with Abdul through Stone Town and we were very happy. Very thorough, his knowledge of the island's history stands out, as well as the city's architecture. He takes you to places you wouldn't go on your own, such as some iconic buildings, the market, etc. Highly recommended!
Regarding the many positive reviews for Abdul and his Stone Town Walking Tours I contacted him via WhatsApp a few weeks prior to our arrival. He responded quickly and it was an easy conversation about the itinerary of our tour - especially as we wanted to start early to go to the fish auction at the market in Stone Town. He was flexible to pick us up early and we had a very great visit to the market - and after breakfast - as well to all the other major sights of Stone Town. He explained many of the smaller details of architecture and daily life that we would have otherwise not recognized. It was a pleasure for us spending a 1/2 day walking tour with friendly, sympathetic and knowledgeable Abdul and would contact him again for other tours for any future return to Zanzibar.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Abdulzanziguide for your Stone Town experience! 🌴🙏 It was a real pleasure meeting you and showing you around Stone Town, especially starting the day early to experience the local fish auction and market. I’m very happy that you enjoyed seeing a more authentic side of Zanzibar and discovering the small details of our architecture, history and everyday life that can easily be missed when exploring alone. I truly appreciate your kind words about my flexibility, knowledge and friendliness. For me, every tour is about more than simply visiting the main sights — it’s about sharing the real Zanzibar, its people, culture and stories with my guests. Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. I would be very happy to welcome you back to Zanzibar and show you even more of the island on your next visit! 🌺 Warm regards, Abdul
The second year we go with Abdul & he's always very professional, friendly & flexible to what we needed. His car is always in great condition & his driver is very safe. I highly recommend him for tours & Airport trips
Thank you so much for your continued trust and for choosing Abdulzanziguide for the second year! 🙏🌴 It truly means a lot to welcome you back to Zanzibar and to know that you continue to feel comfortable and confident travelling with us. Your kind words about our professionalism, flexibility, safe driving and reliable transfers are deeply appreciated. We always do our best to make every journey smooth, safe and enjoyable, whether it’s a private tour, airport transfer or simply helping our guests discover Zanzibar at their own pace. Thank you again for your wonderful recommendation and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next Zanzibar adventure! 🌺😊 Warm regards, Abdul
Interesting and informative tour! Our guide Abdull was friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to annswer any of our questions and made us feel comfortable and welcome!
Stone Town private tour with a French speaking guide. Interesting, vibrant. The guide spoke good french and walked you around the intimate stone town life. Abdull and his brother have been perfect drivers, caring. Abdull recommended an excellent restaurant downtown. I strongly recommend Abdull !
Great guide, so much history in stone town. I was super happy with the combination of past and present explanation, the time given, pick up at hotel, and service. Recommend!
I have travelled a lot around the globe and there is no tour guide quite like Abdul! He is such a warm, bubbly and knowledgable guy. My family and I learnt so much. We had to hire him for all our trips. Highly recommend him! Thank you for making our trip so special!
Abdulrazak gave us the BEST tour we have ever been on in any city, country, or continent. His level of knowledge about Zanzibar’s history and Stonetown are truly unmatched. The day felt like living in a documentary in the best way. This is a true family operation with his brother driving us, his wife applying henna, and by the end of the day we felt like we were part of their crew due to their warmth and hospitality. We also added on a spice tour which was a really amazing experience. Got to see how ~10 native spices are grown, got to eat fresh tropical fruit, drink fresh coconut water, and had the opportunity to purchase some tea and coffee to bring home. We really truly cannot emphasize how amazing Abdulrazak and his guiding experience is. Book with him for what will surely be a highlight of your trip!
We went on two tours with Abdul during our trip to Zanzibar, and we thought he was a very friendly and reliable guide and he had a lot of knowledge about Zanzibar, which made the tours very interesting.
I highly recommend this tour and our amazing tour guide, Abdul. From start to finish, Abdul provided the best service to our group of four. We were so pleased with our walking tour that we booked a customized full day tour the next day. Abdul was always punctual and ready to guide us each day. I really appreciate his extensive knowledge of the history of Zanzibar and Tanzania, It was so interesting to learn about the history of the island which made our trip even more impactful. I'm so grateful that we got Abdul as our tour guide because he helped show us how beautiful Zanzibar is. Thanks Abdul for making our holiday a spectacular one that we'll never forget!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar Stone Town Private Walking Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (21) | $35 | |
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