The experience
Overview
Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the cultural heart of Zanzibar. This private tour follows its narrow lanes with a local guide who grew up in them.
You'll see the famous carved doors, the former slave market, the Old Fort, House of Wonders and the bustling markets — ending at Forodhani Gardens as the evening food stalls light up if you take the sunset slot.
Highlights
- Private guide — your group only
- The famous carved wooden doors and Arab mansions
- Former slave market and Anglican cathedral
- Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens and the fish market
- Time for souvenir shopping in the bazaars
Day plan
Any
Meet your guide
We meet you at your hotel or the port with a short introduction to the town's history.
Hour 1
Doors and lanes
Walk the labyrinth of lanes, reading the carved doors and the cultures behind them.
Hour 2
Slave market and cathedral
A sobering, essential visit to the former slave market site and memorial.
Hour 3
Markets and seafront
Darajani market, the Old Fort, and Forodhani seafront to finish.