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Zanzibar’s Stone Town is a living UNESCO World Heritage Site – a maze of coral-stone alleys, carved wooden doors and centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian and European history layered into one square mile by the sea. This half-day walk is led by a licensed local guide who grew up in the old town, so you get the stories behind the buildings, not just the names.
We keep the group small and the pace easy, with plenty of shade breaks, a spice-tea stop, and time to browse the market stalls. It’s the best first introduction to Zanzibar for anyone arriving in Stone Town, and pairs well with any of our beach or spice-farm excursions later in your stay.
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Your guide will point out the details most visitors walk straight past – the carved Zanzibari doors that once signalled a family’s wealth and trade, the balconies of the old Arab merchant houses, and the everyday life still happening in the alleys around them.
We meet your guide at Forodhani Gardens, the palm-lined waterfront park facing the old harbour. A short briefing, then we head into the maze of alleys behind the seafront.
We walk to the Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), the oldest surviving building in Stone Town, then pass the House of Wonders – once the tallest building in East Africa and the first in Zanzibar to have electricity and a lift.
We wander through Darajani Market and the narrow lanes of the old town, passing the site of the former slave market (now home to the Anglican Cathedral) and stopping to point out the carved wooden doors that give Stone Town its name.
Time to slow down: a stop for spiced Zanzibari tea and a taste of local snacks, plus free time to browse the market stalls for spices, textiles and souvenirs.
We finish back near Darajani Market with time for last photos, and your guide can point you toward a good spot for lunch or help you plan your next few days in Zanzibar. Hotel drop-off is available on request.
Yes – cancellations made at least 48 hours before the tour start time receive a full refund. Cancellations inside 48 hours, or no-shows, are non-refundable, since your guide is booked specifically for your group.
Yes, subject to availability – this walking tour runs daily, so just message us on WhatsApp or email and we’ll move you to a different date at no extra charge (48 hours’ notice is appreciated).
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Most nationalities need a Tanzania tourist visa to visit Zanzibar. You can apply for an eVisa in advance at visa.immigration.go.tz, or get a visa on arrival at the airport – fees vary by nationality, so check the official portal for your country. Zanzibar also requires a separate, mandatory local travel insurance policy (from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation, purchased online or on arrival) – this is required even if you already have international travel insurance.
Zanzibar requires all visitors to hold a local Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) policy, purchased online in advance or on arrival – currently around $44 for adults and $22 for children (3–17), covering emergency medical care and evacuation for up to 92 days. This is required even if you already have your own international travel insurance, and it’s separate from the tour price shown above.
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