Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

everyone will be satisfied from all the services which will be done by me be free to ask questions as you would like to ask or know.

Explore Stone Town, the atmospheric cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar City, on this 3-hour walking tour with a guide. Constructed from coral stone in the 19th and 20th centuries, Stone Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living comfortably together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches and temples side by side. While you wonder around the city, your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, Darajani market place, the Old Fort and the Sultan’s Palace. Forodhani Gardens is definitely worth a visit, especially at night when it comes alive as one of the best street food markets in East Africa. Tour can include a lunch in a restaurant or in a local house, if booked beforehand.

Our tour is made in a form of experiencing the reality of Stone Town based on historical facts that gives a real view of Zanzibar culture at the 19th Century, we have great guides who are very good and friendly with rich social engagement that makes our travelers impressed and satisfied with our services

What sets our 3-in-1 Zanzibar tour apart is our commitment to providing a personalized and immersive experience led by passionate local guides who bring the island’s history, culture, and natural beauty to life. Unlike other operators, we keep our groups small to ensure every traveler receives individual attention and the flexibility to explore at their own pace. Our exclusive access to hidden gems in Stone Town, authentic interactions at local spice farms, and insider knowledge of the best spots on Prison Island make our tour a truly unique and unforgettable journey that goes beyond the typical tourist trail.

This tour is based on architecture, historical buildings and the stories behind those buildings. Guests will also see how local people culturally live.

Come and join our experienced guide for a half-day visit. You will be introduced to the historic charms of old Stone Town, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage The excursion starts around 9.30 with the visit of the old monuments and exploring the past stories of the sultans and princesses. The visit incorporates a visit to the bustling bazaars, the past slave market, and chambers, the National Museum, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, the Sultan’s palace as well as cathedrals and countless mosques. Then walk around the narrow streets of Stone Town where most of the houses date back more than 150 years for some shopping and enjoying the arts of the local craftsmen. Visit also a local bakery, door carvers, and antique shops.

Choosing our Stone Town city tour means experiencing Zanzibar through the eyes of a local expert. Our guide brings a wealth of knowledge, offering deep insights into the town's rich history, unique architecture, and vibrant culture. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized tours tailored to your interests, whether it's uncovering hidden gems, tasting local cuisine, or capturing stunning photographs. With a commitment to authenticity, quality, and exceptional service, we ensure a memorable and engaging experience that goes beyond the ordinary, making us the top choice for exploring Stone Town.

The tour covers the most attractive places in Zanzibar and is provided by the experienced and certified guide.

The Stone town is one of the oldest cities in the history it was built in 18th century by the Arabs in Zanzibar also is one among the 7 wonders of the world as appointed by UNESCO in 2000 the town is rich in history, culture and architecture in town you will enjoy the history and also understand Zanzibaris culture and lifestyle

Many tourists come to enjoy our beautiful beaches, but while visiting Zanzibar, we invite you to get to know our culture, our food, and our people. We provide a diversity of cultural experiences. Come and get to know Stone Town and its people and discover all its magnificent wonders!

This is a walking tour in a small town where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the former slave market site, Sultan's palace museums, Forodhani Park where there is night food market, jaws corner which is the heart of the town, Zanzibar carved doors, the darajani market, the persian bath museum, Portuguese Fort, Anglican and catholic churches, numberless mosques and few Hindu temples. Lastly, you will see Freddy mercury's house (queen). It is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar.The architectural styles of the buildings is a mixture of various influences and cultures like African, Arabic, Indian, Portuguese, British as well French. A guided walk by knowledgeable tour guides, who know not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in this town. During the tour, the tour guide will show you the best shops where you can buy original souvenir, jewellery as well as fresh spices from Zanzibar.

Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar.It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings. This is a walking tour that takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders,the former slave market for East African Slave trade, and Arab Fort,Freddie Mercury house, spice market, roman catholic church, Anglican cathedral church and others. The architectural style of Stone town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and culture, ornately carved doors Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts. A guide walk through this colorful and alternating city who knows not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in Stone town. Stone town tour is a walking tour and takes almost 3 hrs walking in the narrow streets.

With this tour, I will accompany you through historical sites found in the old stone town city including but not limited to the Old fort building at Ngome kwongwe, The house of wonder, Slave trade chamber. I will explain the history behind each historical landmark we pass through.

It is fascinating to explore a prison Island ( Tortoise ) where the old slave prison is seen and having more history the particular palce and historic stone town a UNESCO world Heritage Site but it is easy to lose your way in the area's maze-like narrow streets. To stay oriented and ensure you do not miss key highlights, join a private guide with deep knowledge of local history, cultural heritage and architecture. It is full personalized to your preferences, whether you are shopping for local textiles, interested in history, knowing about everyday life or learning about stone town unique architecture,

Stone Tour is one of the tour which most of guests in Zanzibar prefer to have. Is not a time consuming tour but its uniqueness and varieties to see, no one would prefer to miss it. We have well trained and experienced guides who have been doing the tour for years and some decades. With thus vastnesses, we can guarantee the satisfaction to our guests. Book with us and you will be our ambassador.

We are making sure that your holiday dream to be fulfill with a full of enjoyable trip safe for we is first Ancient Arab colonial history Visit the Anglican Church Visit the, House of Wonder, Sultan Palace Museum & the Central Market Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city Walking on narrows streets of Stone Town, Small shops, souvenirs, food, and famous, beautifully curved doors of Stone Town

This is the combination tour of Stone Town and Prison Island Boat trip, we will start with Stone town tour where you will get to explore the historical city of Zanzibar under the guidance of professional and experience guide, this will be around 1hour once you are done with Stone town tour our guide will take you to Prison island where you will get to see giant aldabra tortoise and an old prison which was never used.

This tour takes you beyond the picturesque Stone Town and offers deeper insights into urban development from the late 19th century onwards until today. Learn how modern day Zanzibar Town evolved, from East Africa’s first street lighting and water piping to public recreational areas and post-revolution housing projects. Admire the extravagant, Moorish/Saracen inspired buildings of British architect Sir John Sinclair and Indian architect Ajit Singh, who also provided the blueprint for many schools and other public buildings, and hear the background story of Creek Road and the Michenzani flats. It’s a perfect complement and continuation of our Architectural Stone Town Tour.

Stone Town is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements. For this reason, the town was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. The tour will start on the Old slave Market site (Anglican Church) through the narrow streets, the next stop will be at City Market where you could see local Fishes and fruits Market, Palace Museum, House of wonder, which is largest and tallest building in Stown Town a.k.a. Bait -al- ajab, an Old fort, Tippu Tip and Freddie’s Mercury’s House. A chance to visit Peace memorial and Natural History Museum and many more.

Visit the historic Stone Town of Zanzibar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided, 3 Hours guided tour from Stone Town. With an experienced guide to lead the way, you’ll explore a blend of African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European cultures, following narrow streets shaded by elegant balconies and verandahs. The Sultan Palace, a series of beautifully-carved wooden doors, Darajani Market also known as Estella Market, the house where Freddy Mercury was born, and an Anglican Cathedral that marks the former site of a slave market.