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Stone Town Tour

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Overview

A guided historical and cultural walk through Stone Town, the old heart of Zanzibar City — a maze of alleys, markets and centuries of Swahili, Arab, Indian and European history.

The route takes in the Old Fort, the Sultan's Palace, the House of Wonders, the former slave-trade market and museum, Darajani Market, historic churches and the famous carved wooden doors.

Highlights & activities

  • Old Fort and Sultan's Palace
  • House of Wonders
  • Former slave-trade market and museum
  • Darajani Market
  • Historic churches and traditional carved wooden doors

What’s included

  • Professional guide
  • Entry fees at the Slave Museum
  • Transport

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips

Published reference pricing

From

$15/ person

Beach hotel pickup — published price per person (USD)
TravellersPer person
1 traveller$120
2 travellers$65
4 travellers$45
6 travellers$35
10 travellers$30
Stone Town pickup — published price per person (USD)
TravellersPer person
1 traveller$40
2 travellers$30
4 travellers$20
6 travellers$18
10 travellers$15

Per-person rates as published — note the large difference between beach-hotel and Stone Town pickup rates.

Child policy

Under 7 free; ages 7 and above pay full price

As published on the source page — please confirm current child rates with us before booking.

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