Free tour

Free Walking Tour Essential Stone Town

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Ahmad
Registered on August 18, 2022

"I'm Ahmad Nk from Zanzibar-Tanzania. A professional tourism service provider. I officially work as heritage guide in my country. I represent Zanzibar-Tanzania and my guiding section: history, culture, Architecture, and marine life. From than on I provide all excursions in zanzibar." Stone Town is the historical centre of Zanzibar City, the capital of the Zanzibar archipelago. As a primary trading post on the spice, silk and slave trade routes for over a millennium, Stone Town has been a unique meeting place, blending African, Indian, Arabian and European cultures. It isone of the few remaining ancient towns in Africa. It’s beauty, and historical value has earned it a well-deserved place on the UNESCO world heritage list. Not only is this city visually beautiful, with old colonial buildings and exquisitely carved Zanzibari doorways, but your senses will be overwhelmed with the scent of the sea and spice and the calls to prayer echoing from the minarets.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Stone Town is the historical centre of Zanzibar City, the capital of the Zanzibar archipelago. 

As a primary trading post on the spice, silk, and slave trade routes for over a millennium, Stone Town has been a unique meeting place, blending African, Indian, Arabian, and European cultures. It is one of the few remaining ancient towns in Africa.

Its beauty and historical value have earned it a well-deserved place on the UNESCO world heritage list.

Not only is this city visually beautiful, with old colonial buildings and exquisitely carved Zanzibari doorways, but your senses will be overwhelmed with the scent of the sea and spice and the calls to prayer echoing from the minarets.

I would be excited to guide through this cultural city and show you everything that stone town has to offer.

During the tour, we cover the most impressive sights and attractions such as

• Old fort
• House of wonders
• The sultan palace
• Anglican cathedral church (the former slave market)
• St Joseph catholic church
• Darajani market
• Freddie mercury museum.

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  • Meeting point:
    R5QQ+FJ7, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    R5QQ+FJ7, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.0
Fun
3.75
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3.88
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4.0
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3.75
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Thomas 23 May 2023
Malmö

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
Thanks Ahmad for showing us the history and back streets of stone town! He was very knowledgeable, laid back and fun as a guide - I would recommend a tour with him during your stay in Stone Town!
Marina 16 May 2023

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
Ahmed has been the best guide we could ever think about. He adapted himself to our circumnstances and maje the tour really interesting. The tour was complete and showed the most important things of the town. Don't hesitate and book the tour with him. You won't be disappointed.
Joana 12 May 2023
Lisbon

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Travelled in group - May 2023
Really loved my tour, full of rich history. Everything worked like a charm. Even when I said when I was late he was totally ok. Thank you so much for your patience
Aida 11 Mar 2023
Santander

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
We had the tour and Ahmed was really nice. Very good explanations and cool places. Highly recomended!
Marta 21 Dec 2022

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Travelled in couple - Dec 2022
We did a great tour with Ahmad. He showed us around Stone Stown and explained us the details about the city. I would recommend him.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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