3-Day Zanzibar Stone Town Tour with Tembo House Hotel Stay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy a guided tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 02 Visit the Zanzibar doors, famous for their unique architectural tradition
• 03 Walk through the historic labyrinths of Stone Town
• 04 Learn about the legacy of the Arab Sultans of Zanzibar

Embark on a captivating 3-day Zanzibar tour with comfortable transfers and a two-night stay at Tembo House Hotel. Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walk through its historic labyrinths, where you'll discover key historical sites and the iconic Zanzibar doors. Along the way, gain insight into the legacy of the Arab Sultans and the island's rich cultural heritage.

Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided walk through its historic labyrinths, where you'll discover key historical sites and the iconic Zanzibar doors.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Zanzibar and Transfer to Tembo House Hotel

• After arrival, enjoy a meet and greet at the airport and transfer to Tembo House Hotel, or a similar hotel. Check in for two nights in a double room with a sea pool view on a bed and breakfast basis.

2

Day 02

Guided Stone Town UNESCO Heritage Tour

• At 09:00, after breakfast, proceed on a guided Stone Town tour. Stone Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With our guide, you will walk in the footsteps of the Arab Sultans of Zanzibar, discover the wonderful labyrinths of the town, visit historical sites, and learn about the Zanzibar doors, their roles, and their significance. Return to the hotel at noon.

3

Day 03

Departure Transfer to the Airport

• Depart from the hotel to the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transfers while in Zanzibar
• All entry fees as listed in the itinerary
• All accommodation on bed, dinner, and breakfast
• Pick-up from the hotel to the airport for your flight
• All tours and excursions
• Lunch during tours and excursions

What's Not Included

• International airfare and flights
• All items of a personal nature
• Airport departure tax
• Travel insurance
• Visa and passport fees
• Optional activities
• Health and cancellation insurance
• Tipping

What to bring

• Valid passport (please check the visa requirements for your country before arrival)
• Swimwear
• Appropriate dress (for visiting churches, museums, and monuments)
• Sunscreen 20, 30, or 50 SPF
• Sun hats
• Sunglasses
• Mosquito repellent
• Waterproof bag for your personal items
• Water shoes (can be very helpful for visiting the reef, caves, and for boat trips)
• Vaccination for hepatitis A, typhoid fever, yellow fever, polio, malaria prophylaxis, and travellers' diarrhoea

Know before you go

• Dress appropriately and respect Muslim cultural norms.
• Zanzibar is a beautiful island dotted with amazing beaches and secret coves, while the interior is green and covered with growing clove and cinnamon tree plantations. Ruins of palaces, baths, and ancient mosques are scattered throughout the island and are a reminder of a bygone era of Sultans and slavery. The whole coast is surrounded by coral gardens embedded in turquoise tropical waters.
• This destination has cultural influences from all around the world, including the Middle East, India, Europe, and Africa. This diversity is what makes Zanzibar such a unique place to visit, and tourists have the chance to participate in a variety of cultural immersion activities.
• Do not take your valuables to the beach.
• Lock your valuables in the hotel safe when you go out.
• Don't walk around alone after dark.
• Check with your lodge or trusted locals if there are any crime hotspots at the time of your travels.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel

Tour start

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.