Overview
Explore Stone Town on foot with a local guide and get a better understanding of the streets, buildings and history behind Zanzibar’s old town.
The walk takes you through some of Stone Town’s best-known areas, including the Old Fort, Forodhani waterfront and the former slave market area, while also passing through the narrow streets that make up much of the historic centre.
It is a good choice for visitors who want context behind the places they are seeing rather than simply walking around Stone Town on their own.
Stone Town is compact enough to explore on foot, but many of its streets, buildings and landmarks make more sense when you know the story behind them.
The tour moves through the old town on foot, passing busy local streets, shops, historic buildings and some of Stone Town’s most recognisable landmarks. Along the way, the guide explains the places you are visiting and answers questions about the town and Zanzibar more generally.
Stops can include the Old Fort, Forodhani area and the site of the former slave market. Stone Town is also known for its narrow street layout, carved Zanzibar doors and architecture shaped by different cultural influences over time. UNESCO lists Stone Town as a World Heritage Site and notes the mixture of Swahili, Indian, Arab and European influences visible in its buildings. UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The tour works particularly well early in a Zanzibar stay because it gives you a clearer idea of how Stone Town is laid out and which areas you may want to return to later.
If you are planning more than one experience during your stay, Stone Town can also fit naturally alongside a Spice Farm Tour, Prison Island Tour or other Zanzibar tours.
