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Stone Town Complete Guide: Free Walking Small Group Tour

9.5 (149)

Join us and discover the magic of Stone Town! Explore the Spice Market and follow the Heritage Trail through Zanzibar’s most historic streets with a top-rated local guide. A cultural journey you won’t want to miss!

Provided by Mk Zanzibar Tours

2h 30min

9:10 AM, 12:05 PM +1 More +1 More

2h 30min

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Stone Town's History, Culture, Spice Market, Slavery and Local's Life

9.8 (209)

oin Mudikei, Zanzibar's top guide, on an unforgettable walking tour! Discover the heart of the city, its hidden gems, and its rich history as you explore Zanzibar inside and out. Don't miss this unique adventure!

Provided by Mk Zanzibar Tours

2h 30min

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2h 30min

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Stone Town Secrets & Hidden Gems: Free Walking Tour by Local Expert

9.2 (280)

Join us on this Stone Town Walking Tour. Discover this city built in 1830 by Oman, with local, Iranian, Portuguese, Arab and Indian influences. A unique experience in Zanzibar. Join now.

Provided by Alfa Tours & Safaris

2h 30min

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Free Tour: A Walk Through Stone Town Popular Historical Sites

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Explore Stone Town on foot through its narrow alleys, lively markets, and historic landmarks. Discover rich Swahili culture, spice history, and stunning architecture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with stories of the past.

Provided by Ali Polepole

2h 30min

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Prison Island & Giant Tortoises – Free Guided Tour

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Join a free tour to Prison Island from Stone Town! Discover historic prison ruins, encounter giant Aldabra tortoises, and enjoy a short scenic boat ride while exploring this unique island’s charm.

Provided by Ali Polepole

2h 30min

9:00 AM, 12:00 PM +3 More +3 More

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All Around Stone Town Free Tour

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Join us to discover the secrets of Stone Town and the wonders of Prison Island! Explore ancient alleys, spice markets, and palaces, then meet giant tortoises and uncover a hidden past on a tropical island paradise.

Provided by Mk Zanzibar Tours

2h 30min

8:05 AM, 8:10 AM +16 More +16 More

2h 30min

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Stone Town Walking City Tour

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Explore Stone Town with a local guide on an immersive walking tour. Discover Zanzibar's rich culture, ancient buildings, spice history, the Old Fort, and the historic Slave Market.

Provided by Hussein

3 hours

9:00 AM

3 hours

9:00 AM

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The Gentle Spice Garden Experience

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Discover Zanzibar’s spice heritage on this relaxed farm tour. See, smell, and taste fresh cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. Enjoy authentic storytelling, fruit tasting, and a gentle nature walk.

Provided by Hossen Ali

3 hours

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM

3 hours

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Step Back in Time: The Magic of Stone Town's Streets Free Tour

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Uncover the charm of Stone Town on a guided walk! Explore lively markets, hidden alleys, and centuries-old landmarks as you discover the unique history and culture that make this UNESCO site unforgettable.

Provided by Ali Hamadi

2h 30min

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Walking Tour in Historic Stone Town in Zanzibar

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Uncover history on an engaging Stone Town walking tour! Explore vibrant local markets, the historic slave market site, iconic Zanzibar doors, and the Old Fort while experiencing rich local culture.

Provided by Ali Juma

2h 45min

9:30 AM, 3:00 PM

2h 45min

9:30 AM, 3:00 PM

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850 Reviews in Zanzibar

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

by Abigail Duce

(1 review)

"Fantastic Tour of Stone Town"

Mohammed was incredibly knowledgable on the history of Stone Town. He has a great personality and sense of humour which made us feel right at home. I highly recommend taking the tour to learn...

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2026

by Rebekka Russ

(2 reviews)

"Great experience"

The tour was great, very interesting and informative! We can recommend Mohammed as a tour guide. It was so much fun and he really knows a lot about the places.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

by Garry Hoonhout

(1 review)

"Stone Town Revealed"

Our walking tour through Stone Town was informative and very interesting. Our guide was so full of knowledge and was happy to answer any and all questions that we had. I would be happy to...

Reviewed on Aug 04, 2026

by Marc Dommange

(1 review)

"Guide Ali"

Had a very nice tour in Stone Town. Knew very much of the history and the culture of the place and the people.

Reviewed on Aug 02, 2026

by David Siely

(2 reviews)

"Guide Ali was excellent"

He educated me about the history of Zanzibar, the significance of various buildings around Stone Town and the meaning of the artwork on the doors. The Darajani markets were interesting with...

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

by Senay Manna

(1 review)

"Very interesting Tour!"

Mohammed Omar was a Great Guide! He explained Everything in Detail und was able to answer all of our questions.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

by Jacopo Falco

(1 review)

"Amazing tour of Stone Town"

Super tour of Stone Town! Mohammed was amazing, very deep and at the same time funny when needed. Very nice tour, super raccomanded!

Reviewed on Jun 09, 2026

by Yasser Ben Aissia

(1 review)

"Fantastic and highly informative tour!"

We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide Alfa was incredibly knowledgeable. He provided so much deep historical context. The entire experience was rich and interactive. He kept us engaged...

Reviewed on Jun 08, 2026

by Rodrigo Esguerra

(4 reviews)

"Great Tour"

Mohamed was really nice, great attitude and very usefull information. Also guided me with info for other tours and activities.

Reviewed on Jun 07, 2026

by Catherine Gallagher

(1 review)

"Stone Town walking tour"

Mohammad was extremely knowledgeable and made our tour very interesting. Answered every question in great depth. Highly recommend????

Reviewed on Mar 01, 2026

by Joseph K

(1 review)

"Fantastic tour!"

My stone town tour was fantastic! The guide khalfan was punctual, informative and very kind. The whole experience was smooth and enjoyable and I truly appreciated the attention to detail. I would...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

by Corinne Muggli

(1 review)

"Thank you for the tour"

Mohammed did a really good job. He was funny and really helpful, when I had circulatory problems.

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