1-Hour Stone Town Walking Tour of Zanzibar's Major Landmarks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through the narrow alleyways and lively bazaar of Stone Town
• 02 See Stone Town's distinctive limestone buildings and historic architecture
• 03 Visit the Anglican Church at the former slave market site
• 04 Explore landmarks including the Old Fort, Africa House, and Freddie Mercury House

Walk through the atmospheric streets of Stone Town and experience the aromas of its bazaar lined with cafés. Discover some of Zanzibar City's major landmarks, including the Old Fort, Freddie Mercury House, Anglican Church, and Africa House, with your expert tour guide. This short walking tour offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and distinctive limestone architecture that define this historic part of Zanzibar.

Walk through the atmospheric streets of Stone Town and experience the aromas of its bazaar lined with cafés.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

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

1

Day 01

Stone Town Landmarks Walking Tour

• Undertake this exciting tour through the narrow alleyways of Zanzibar City.

• Explore Stone Town, which boasts more than 2,000 buildings, all made of limestone.

• Visit the Anglican Church (former slave market), House of Wonders (national museum), Africa House (former British Club), the Old Fort, Old Dispensary, Tip Tip House, and Freddie Mercury House with your Zanzibar tour guide.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Zanzibar tour guide

• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• Stone Town: Experience the cultural crossroads of Stone Town by walking through the streets of the old town, smelling the aromas in the bazaar filled with cafés, and admiring the beautiful 'Doors' of Zanzibar. Stone Town boasts more than 2,000 buildings, all made of limestone, embodying a huge African, Arab, Indian, and colonial influence. Zanzibar, as well as Stone Town, is truly cosmopolitan. The tour will take you to the Anglican Church (former slave market), House of Wonders (national museum), Africa House (former British Club), the Old Fort, Old Dispensary, Tip Tip House, and Freddie Mercury House with your Zanzibar tour guide.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.