Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar
Overview
Explore Stone Town, the atmospheric cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar City, on this 3-hour walking tour with a guide. Constructed from coral stone in the 19th and 20th centuries, Stone Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.
Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living comfortably together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches and temples side by side.
While you wonder around the city, your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, Darajani market place, the Old Fort and the Sultan’s Palace.
Forodhani Gardens is definitely worth a visit, especially at night when it comes alive as one of the best street food markets in East Africa.
Tour can include a lunch in a restaurant or in a local house, if booked beforehand.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Pickup from hotels located in Stone Town
- Guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Transfer from other parts of the island (tour starts in Stone Town)
Meeting Location
Mizingani Road
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Forodhani Gardens (pass by)
People's Palace Museum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Darajani Bazaar
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jaw's Corner (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EAT).
- Bottled water.
- Pickup from hotels located in Stone Town.
- Guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Transfer from other parts of the island (tour starts in Stone Town).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Pickup from hotels located in Stone Town
- Guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Transfer from other parts of the island (tour starts in Stone Town)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
