Stone Town Complete Guide: Free Walking Small Group Tour
Overview
1. House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib) - The tallest building in Stone Town, built in 1883. - Features a museum on Swahili & Zanzibari history.
2. Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) - A 17th-century fort with cultural performances & artisan shops. - Often hosts the Zanzibar International Film Festival.
3. Forodhani Gardens & Night Market - Famous for sunset views and delicious street food (try Zanzibar pizza & seafood skewers).
4. Freddie Mercury Museum - Dedicated to the Queen legend, who was born in Zanzibar.
5. Darajani Bazaar - A bustling market for spices and fresh produce.
6. Palace Museum (Sultan’s Palace) - Showcases Zanzibar’s royal history and Omani influence.
7. Slave Market & Anglican Cathedral - A sobering but important historical site with a memorial.
8. Jaws Corner - A local hangout for coffee, tea, and Swahili conversations.
9. Stone Town’s Hidden Alleys– Explore carved doors, local culture, Swahili, Arab, and Indian houses
This activity includes:
- Forodhani Park
- Anglican Cathedral Stone Town Zanzibar
- Forte arabo di Stone Town
- House of Wonders
- Darajani Souk
- Memories Of Zanzibar
- St Joseph's Cathedral
- Jaw's Corner
- Darajani Bazaar
- Freddie Mercury's House In Zanzibar
- People's Palace Museum
- A Qualified Government Licenced Experienced Professional English Tour Guide
- A visit to the most visited stone town attraction
- Darajani bazaar
- Freddie Mercury house
- Forodhani park
- Slave market site
- Zanzibar doors
- Spice market
- Stone town architecture
Our Guides
On arrival
Your adventure starts here! Meet me at the Forodhani Park pavilion located right inside the park—the perfect spot to begin our tour. Look for the guide with a smile!
Things to note
Your free Stone Town tour is a fantastic way to discover hidden gems! If you enjoy the experience, showing appreciation in any form—whether a kind word, a review, or a little extra support—helps keep these tours thriving. Comfy shoes, modest dress, and a curious spirit are all you need. Let your guide lead the way through the enchanting alleys!
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
