3-Hour Stone Town Walking Tour with UNESCO Heritage and Sunset Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in East Africa
• 02 Visit the Fish Market, former Slave Market site, Freddy Mercury Museum, and House of Wonders
• 03 Experience the rich cultural lifestyle and vibrant heritage of the region
• 04 Enjoy a scenic sunset view at Forodhani Gardens

Enjoy a walking tour through historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in East Africa. Discover the rich cultural lifestyle and history of the area as you explore landmarks such as the Fish Market, the former Slave Market site, the Freddy Mercury Museum, and the House of Wonders. The experience offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant heritage of the region and can conclude with a scenic sunset view at Forodhani Gardens.

Discover the rich cultural lifestyle and history of the area as you explore landmarks such as the Fish Market, the former Slave Market site, the Freddy Mercury Museum, and the House of Wonders.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Stone Town Heritage Walk and Sunset Experience

• 8:00 AM: Pickup from your hotel in the north or south of the island.
• 9:30 AM: Begin a 2.5 to 3-hour walking tour, visiting historic places such as the Fish Market, the former Slave Market site, the Freddy Mercury Museum, the House of Wonders, Forodhani Gardens, and other sites.
• Afternoon: Stone Town walking tour from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, concluding with a sunset view at Forodhani Gardens.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tour includes round-trip transport.

One small bottle of water per person.

Entrance fee to the former Slave Market site.

Guiding fees.

What's Not Included

Entrance fee to Freddie Mercury's House is excluded.

Lunch is excluded.

What to bring

• Wear flexible shoes.
• Please cover your body from the chest to the knees.
• Sunglasses and a hat.
• Money for tips, food, or any products, as many shops accept cash.
• A credit card, as some shops accept it.
• A camera.

Know before you go

• Please let us know what time you would like to do this tour, as the timing is flexible.
• Please do not take personal photos of people, police, or banks.
• Greet children when they greet you, and greet people before asking or doing anything, as this is part of our culture.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, if transport is not required.

Tour start

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.