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Stone Town Walking Tour: History, Culture & Shopping

By Safe Zanzibar Tours & Safari
Free cancellation available
Price is €15 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Walk hidden alleys and hear real stories from Stone Town’s rich past
  • Visit historic sites from the Sultan, Arab, british and colonial eras
  • Explore busy local markets and experience daily Zanzibari life
  • See and learn about Tanzanite — Tanzania’s rare and beautiful gem
  • Enjoy time to shop for local crafts, souvenirs, and rare Tanzanite gems

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R5QQ+JR, Sokoku St, Zanzibar, Tanzania | House Of Wonder Now is under construction but is located beside of Forodhani garden also beside of Old Fort , so outside of House of Wonder you will see a Big single Cannon that’s where we meet. Incase you can call or text for directions or for pickup.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Stonetown Shopping Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

The guide will help you get the best trusted shops for authentic souvenirs, crafts, and quality , especially if you want to buy quality Tanzanite jewellery. The guide will help you buy safely, avoid scammers, also help you avoid disturbance on the way.

Language options: English
Price details
€15.48 x 1 Adult€15.48
Total
Price is €15.48

Stone Town Walking Tour: History, Culture & Shopping

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€20.64 x 1 Adult€20.64
Total
Price is €20.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottle Of Water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shopping/ option
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick-up

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Explore the hidden heart of Stone Town on this walking tour full of real history and culture. Walk through narrow streets and hear fascinating stories from the time of the sultans and traders. Learn about Zanzibar’s rich past, from Swahili and Arab influences to the Persian and colonial times. Visit famous landmarks and busy markets, then end your trip by seeing one of Tanzania’s rarest hidden gems — the beautiful Tanzanite stone. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to discover true history, culture, and local treasures.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R5QQ+JR, Sokoku St, Zanzibar, Tanzania | House Of Wonder Now is under construction but is located beside of Forodhani garden also beside of Old Fort , so outside of House of Wonder you will see a Big single Cannon that’s where we meet. Incase you can call or text for directions or for pickup.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • R5QQ+VCM, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Outside of the main entrance of Fish Market Restaurant. That is where we will meet. Drop off after finishing the tour ,will depend on you.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania