Welcome Zanzibar : A Journey through time for the Old Town
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Unlock the Magic of Stone Town with Fun Beach Zanzibar Tours! Get ready to explore Stone Town like never before! I’m Ally, your local guide with a passion for storytelling and hidden treasures. Wander through time as we trace ancient footsteps down cobbled streets, past carved doors, spice markets, and whispering ruins. Feel the rhythm of Zanzibar’s rich heritage—where African, Arab, Indian, and European cultures collide in stunning harmony. From the iconic Sultan’s Palace to secret alleyway gems, every moment reveals a new wonder. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a journey into the soul of Zanzibar. Join me and let Stone Town captivate your heart!
Inclusions
What's included
- Zanzibar History
- Local Tour Guide
- Passing to Major historical Sites
What's not
- Tips/Gratuities for the Tour Guide
- Food and drink
- Any cost of personal Nature
- Pick up to other part from Stone town ( Please send us message earlier if needed. )
- Entrance fees old Slave market
- Swahili house (Rooftop Old Town View)
Itinerary
Explore the narrow streets and alleyways of Stone Town. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a maze of winding streets and alleyways, each one lined with colorful houses and shops. Take your time wandering around and getting lost, and be sure to look up at the intricate wooden doors, which are one of the city's most distinctive features. Visit the Old Fort. This imposing fort was built in the 17th century by the Portuguese and later used by the Omani Arabs on the history of Stone Town. Go shopping at Darajani Bazaar. This bustling market is a great place to find souvenirs, spices, and other local products. Learn about the history of slavery at the Old Slave Market. This sobering reminder of the city's dark past is now a museum that tells the story of slavery in Zanzibar. Experience local life at Jaws Corner. This lively square is a great place to meet locals and get a taste of everyday life in Stone Town with rooftop that offer stunning views of the sunset.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 45 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great Tour of Stone Town
Our guide was Ali. He is a good communicator and knowledgeable on the history of Stone Town. He was punctual and the tour was amazing. Thank you Ali
5Fantastic Tour with Ali
Ali gave us a fantastic tour of Stone Town. He is patient, flexible and knowledgeable on the history and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Thank you Ali
4Stone Town history walk is good.
This was an interesting walk through the old town named Stone Town. Our guide was a certified and experienced man, Ali Rashid. His communication before the tour was excellent, and he was excited to take us on this tour. I recommend Ali Rashid as tour guide whole heartedly! So this walk through the history of Stone Town is interesting, seeing the history and old buildings. Some are really in no good state, but renovation projects are on going. The Slave trade museum is very interesting but a tragic part of history. I would recommend to rather go early morning for the heat later in the day can become too much. All in all I think the tour was worth the money.
5Stone town tour with Ali
Very nice and informative stone town tour! We were walking around the city and Ali could say a lot to any sightseeing spot we came across to and he could also answer to all of our questions. Thank you!
5Stone Town tour
Ali was a wonderful guide and made our tour super enjoyable. He showed us all the ins and outs of the city and made sure all our questions were answered. 100% recommended
5Best guide for Stone Town!
Ally was fantastic! He has a lot of great information on Stone Town. He’s easy going and very helpful. I fell down and got a new cuts, and he took me to a clinic to get cleaned up. So sweet! Highly recommend!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- I will be waiting at Forodhani Garden , The garden is wide and you’ll find me at the center of the Garden where the bandstand is located .
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Funbeach Zanzibar Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Zanzibar City
- Its from-price is 85% below the median of the 34 city tours we list in Zanzibar City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 34.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Zanzibar City
Zanzibar City is the main town of Zanzibar island, and its old Stone Town of carved doors and narrow lanes carries Swahili, Arab and Indian history.
Stone Town is the old heart of Zanzibar City, a maze of narrow lanes, coral-stone houses and carved wooden doors, shaped by centuries of Arab, Indian, Persian and European traders. The House of Wonders, the Old Fort and the Sultan's Palace face the seafront, and Forodhani Gardens fills with food stalls at dusk. The Anglican cathedral stands on the site of a former slave market, with a sobering memorial nearby.
Top-ranked sights in Zanzibar City: Nakupenda Beach.
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