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A historic church with a bell tower and a dome. 1
A bustling outdoor market with people shopping and vendors selling goods. 2
A woman and a child walking down a narrow street with buildings on either side. 3
A narrow alley with ornate, weathered doors and a bicycle parked on the side. 4
A person standing in front of a large, ornate wooden door with intricate carvings and brass handles. 5
By ZanOne Tours and Safaris
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €38 and current price is €34 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Walk through narrow alleyways filled with coral stone buildings & wooden doors.
    • Visit the House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib), once the Sultan’s palace.
    • Explore the Old Slave Market and learn about Zanzibar’s role in the slave trade.
    • See the Freddie Mercury House, birthplace of the iconic musician.
    • Shop and experience local life at Darajani Market.

Activity location

    • Mombasa
    • Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R5QQ+VJ6 Forodhani park, Zanzibar, Tanzania | All clients needed to come to the meeting point at the center of the Forodhani garden where you will see a stage.
    • Mombasa, Kenya

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COME TO THE MEETING POINT

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

This is a Private Tour with Professional Speaking guide but without hotel pick up and entry fees.

Price details
€37.35
€33.62 x 1 Adult€33.62
Total
The previous price was €37.35 and current price is €33.62
11% off

ALL INCLUSIVE PRIVATE STONE TOWN TOUR

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

This is all-inclusive Private tour with hotel pick up and drop anywhere in Zanzibar, Professional Speaking guide & Entry fees.

Price details
€160.07
€144.06 x 1 Adult€144.06
Total
The previous price was €160.07 and current price is €144.06
11% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel Pick Up and drop off transfer anywhere in Zanzibar (Optional)
  • Inclusions
    Transport in a very comfortable air-condition vehicle.
  • Inclusions
    Professional Speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Entry fees to former Slave market Site (This depends on the selected option)
  • Inclusions
    Visit Stone Town City
  • Inclusions
    Shopping
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Opportunity to take photos at all key locations
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets
    • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years
    • 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

  • Stone Town, the old quarter of Zanzibar City, is a living museum of history and culture. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, it is famed for its winding alleyways, carved wooden doors, spice markets, and centuries-old architecture built from coral stone.

    On this immersive tour, you’ll walk through the atmospheric streets with a knowledgeable local guide who will bring the city’s past to life. You’ll visit iconic landmarks such as the House of Wonders, the Sultan’s Palace, and the Old Slave Market, each telling stories of Zanzibar’s role in trade, colonial history, and cultural exchange.

    The tour also highlights the vibrant daily life of Stone Town: bustling bazaars, colourful stalls at Darajani Market, and the chance to see the house where Freddie Mercury, the legendary Queen frontman, was born. Along the way, you’ll encounter the unique fusion of cultures—Swahili traditions intertwined with Arab, Indian, and European influences—that make Stone Town unlike anywhere else in East Africa.

    This experience is not just about sightseeing; it’s about immersing yourself in Zanzibar’s soul. Whether you’re fascinated by history, architecture, or local culture, the Stone Town Tour offers a captivating journey through time and heritage.

Location

Activity location

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    • Mombasa
    • Mombasa, Mombasa County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R5QQ+VJ6 Forodhani park, Zanzibar, Tanzania | All clients needed to come to the meeting point at the center of the Forodhani garden where you will see a stage.
    • Mombasa, Kenya