Free tours in Zanzibar

People often go to Zanzibar for a beach holiday. But there are also some really interesting places that will allow you to reconsider your attitude to this island, learn many new historical facts, feel the flavor of Africa and, of course, take many interesting photos. In particular, the free walking tour in Zanzibar will help you do this. 

Best Tourist Places in Zanzibar

Traveling to such an exotic and distant country requires appropriate preparation. The question of what to see when you visit Zanzibar is relevant, so below, we have provided five of the city's best attractions.

Stone town

Stone Town is a historical part of Zanzibar City, which fell into disrepair as a result of the upheavals of the 20th century. However, there is something to see here, because the sights in Stone Town, which existed already in the 8th century, are found literally at every step.

Anglican church

The Anglican Church of Christ is the first Catholic cathedral in East Africa and one of the main attractions of Zanzibar. The appearance of this temple, built in 1887, mixed features of late Victorian Gothic and traditional Arabic style, and at first glance it is difficult to understand whether you are looking at a Christian church or a Muslim mosque.

Palace museum in Stone Town

The Beit es-Sahel Palace Museum is located in a three-story building with crenelated walls, built in the late 19th century. Inside you will see exhibits telling about the life and everyday life of the rulers of Zanzibar. For most tourists, the guides' story about the Zanzibar princess Said Salma, who ran away with a German merchant to Europe and wrote a book there, which became the first published autobiography of an Arab woman, seems especially fascinating.

Freddie Mercury house museum

This three-story house in the center of Stone Town is outwardly no different from the neighboring buildings. You might not even pay attention to it if it weren't for the sign at the entrance stating that it was in this house that Farrukh Bulsara, known to the whole world as Freddie Mercury, was born and lived the first eight years of his life. Today, this building houses a museum and a small hotel "Tembo", which is decorated in such a way as to remind fans of the legendary vocalist of the rock group "Queen" of their idol. The entrance fee is 10 dollars.

Old fort

Near the Stone Town embankment, on a cape jutting out into the sea, stands the Old Fort – an Arab fortress built in the late 17th – early 18th centuries and today the oldest structure in Zanzibar. Despite its venerable age, the fort is well preserved: the towers, massive fortress walls and ruins of the Portuguese chapel inside have survived.

Practical Information: Tour Schedule, Meeting Places, and Booking Details

All Zanzibar walking tours we provide are in English and last about 2.5 hours. For more detailed information, you can click on the tour name you are interested in. You can also read the opinions of people who have already visited our Zanzibar city tour:

Explore the Zanzibar Old Town with Allyzanzibarguide

“I enjoyed the walking tour with Yusuf. He know the town and its history. Happy I did this tour.”

Stone Town Historical Walking Tour

“We learnt a lot and the guide was great. Very clear and well organised.”

You can fly to Zanzibar at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which is located on the island of Unguja, 5 km from the city. You can get to the city center by taxi or rent a car (in this case, you must obtain a driving permit in advance).

Get Positive Emotions with a Free Walking Tour

If you decide to visit Zanzibar, you should think in advance not only about the route and how you will move around the city but also about where and how you will relax. Thus, it may be useful for you to book a free tour in Zanzibar. In this way, you will be able to see the main tourist places of the city, learn many interesting historical facts about them and just have a great time.