Duration
1 day
Tour type
Small group (max 8) or private
Physical level
Easy
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Languages
English
Stone Town is one of the most atmospheric places in Africa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where centuries of Swahili, Omani, Persian, Indian, and European trade built a labyrinth of coral-stone houses, carved doors, and shaded bazaars. This full-day cultural tour pairs a guided morning walk through the old town with an afternoon spice farm visit outside the city, and ends at the Forodhani Gardens night food market. Your guide is a Stone Town native who grew up in these alleys and brings the history to life with family stories, not memorized dates.
Morning: meet at the Old Fort at 9:00 AM for a three hour walk covering the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum, the former slave market and Anglican cathedral with its moving underground chambers, Tippu Tip's house, the Hamamni Persian Baths, and the famous carved doors, each telling the status and origin of the family behind it. Lunch at a rooftop Swahili restaurant overlooking the harbor. Afternoon: drive 30 minutes to a working spice farm to see, smell, and taste cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and cardamom straight from the plant, with a fruit tasting under the palms. Evening: return to town for sunset at Forodhani Gardens as the night food market comes alive with grilled seafood, Zanzibar pizza, and sugar cane juice. Tour ends about 7:30 PM.
$100Per person
Starts in Stone Town, ends in Stone Town.
Tanzania
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
None (day tour)
Starts at the Old Fort in central Stone Town, 9:00 AM. Pick-up included from hotels inside Stone Town; from beach resorts add a private transfer.
Per person, based on group size. Request a quote for an exact price for your dates.
| Season | Year Round |
|---|---|
| Dates | 2026-01-01 to 2027-12-31 |
| Group size | 1 to 8 |
| Per person (adult) | $100 |
Marie L.
Lyon, France
History that feels alive
Our guide grew up two streets from the old fort and it showed. The slave market memorial is heavy but essential. Ended with sunset at Forodhani eating grilled octopus. Do not miss this.
