Tanzania · Heritage Walks

4-Hour Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar with Heritage Landmarks

4 Hours Round trip from Stone Town Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Anglican Church and the remains of a former slave market
02 See the House of Wonders on Stone Town's historic seafront
03 Visit the Old Fort, the oldest building in Stone Town
04 Discover the Palace Museum and its striking seafront architecture

Stroll through the old part of Stone Town to discover the city's history, from the Anglican Church and the remains of a former slave market to landmark heritage sites along the seafront. Visit the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the Palace Museum, and admire the distinctive architecture that defines this historic quarter.

Stroll through the old part of Stone Town to discover the city's history, from the Anglican Church and the remains of a former slave market to landmark heritage sites along the seafront.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Stone Town Heritage Walk

Meet your Zanzibar tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin your tour of Stone Town as you learn about the history of the city.
Visit the Anglican Church, where you can see the remains of a former slave market.
Set out on foot to see the House of Wonders. It is the largest and tallest building in Stone Town and occupies a prominent position facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront, on Mizingani Road.
Proceed to the Old Fort. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction in Stone Town.
Head towards the Palace Museum. It is a 3-story building with merlon-decorated white walls, located on Mizingani Road on the seafront, between the House of Wonders and the Old Dispensary.
Examine the architecture of the buildings.