Stone Town Tour

Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the historic heart of Zanzibar City. A walking tour through its winding alleys offers a deep dive into Swahili culture, Omani architecture, colonial influence, and Zanzibar’s history in the spice and slave trades.

• House of Wonders (Beit-al-Ajaib)

  • Once the tallest building in East Africa; known for its grand architecture.

  • Symbol of Zanzibar’s mix of African, Arab, Persian, and European influences.

• Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

  • Built by Omani Arabs in the 17th century to defend against the Portuguese.

  • Now houses art and craft shops, and a small amphitheater.

• Sultan’s Palace Museum (Beit al-Sahel)

  • Former home of the sultans, now a museum showcasing royal artifacts.

• Anglican Cathedral & Former Slave Market

  • Located on the site of the former slave market.

  • Features a moving memorial and underground slave chambers.

• Freddie Mercury’s Birthplace

  • Quick stop at the house where the Queen frontman was born (born Farrokh Bulsara).

• Darajani Market

  • Bustling traditional market selling spices, fish, fruits, and textiles.

• Forodhani Gardens

  • Seafront park popular in the evenings for local street food.

• Zanzibar Doors & Alleyways

  • Walk through narrow streets and admire intricately carved wooden doors, a symbol of status and heritage.