Village Tour
Walk a working Zanzibari village with someone who lives there — the school, the mosque, the fishing beach and the coconut press.
VillageWalkingLocal guide
⏱ 3 hrs👥 2–6 pax
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Stone Town Tour
Wind through the UNESCO-listed alleys with a storyteller guide — carved doors, the Old Fort, the House of Wonders and the Darajani market.
Stone Town3 hrs2–6 pax
How it goes
Your itinerary
- 1
Meet your guide
Your guide meets you and sets the pace: unhurried, with time for photographs and questions.
- 2
Through the old town
Walk the narrow alleys of the UNESCO-listed Stone Town, past carved wooden doors, old merchant houses and street corners with a story behind them.
- 3
The landmarks
The Old Fort, the House of Wonders and the harbour front, with the history of the sultans and the spice and slave trades explained on the spot.
- 4
Darajani market
Finish in the market among the fish, spices and fruit stalls where the town still does its daily shopping.
Included
- ✓Local storyteller guide
- ✓Walking tour of Stone Town
- ✓Bottled water
Not included
- –Entrance fees where a site charges them: ask us when booking
- –Hotel pick-up and drop-off can be arranged: tell us where you are staying
- –Tips for the guide and crew
- –Drinks and meals not mentioned above
- –Travel insurance and personal expenses
Good to know
Questions
How much walking is there?+
A few hours at an easy pace on flat streets, but it is warm and the alleys are uneven. Wear comfortable shoes.
What should I wear?+
Light, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees: Stone Town is a conservative, mostly Muslim town.
Can the day be tailored?+
Yes. Any tailor-made request, let us know and we will work out a plan and price.
What does the price cover?+
Prices are in US dollars per person for parties of 2 to 6. If you are a larger group, ask us for a quote.
Price$70 / person
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