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Stone town walking and historical tour

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Masoud
Registered on April 19, 2023

I'm local guide with many years of experience, also I'm an honest, open minded and easy going person. I have enough knowledge of my culture, history and my surroundings as well. You are welcome!

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hello everyone, welcome to Stone Town, in the year 2000 this town was gazetted by UNESCO as one among world heritage sites. The town is rich of history, culture, architecture, museums, souvenir shops, hotels, and a cosmopolitan society.

During this tour, we are going to visit various places of interest like:

  • Anglican cathedral / former slave market 
  • Darajani market
  • Old fort / Arab fort
  • House of wonders 
  • Forodhani garden
  • St Joseph cathedral 
  • Palace museum
  • Africa house
  • Freddie Mercury's house 


Please come with me to explore this town and experience the local lifestyle, beautifully carved doors, and narrow street alleys/terraces that look alike something that will astonish, impress and motivate you to visit this town again and again 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    R5RV+P22, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    R5RV+P22, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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    I will be waiting at Old dispensary. I Always take paper with names of my customers on it

  • 1
    Free admission
    Old Fort of Zanzibar
  • 2
    Free admission
    Darajani Bazaar
  • 3
    Outside visit
    House of Wonders
  • 4
    Free admission
    Forodhani Park
  • 5
    Entrance not included
    Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
  • 6
    Outside visit
    St Joseph's Cathedral
  • 7
    Entrance not included
    Freddie Mercury's House In Zanzibar
  • 8
    Free admission
    Jaws Corner

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

11 ratings
4.8
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5.0
Fun
4.18
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5.0
Quality
5.0
Route
4.91
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Robin 04 Jan 2024

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2024
Masoud is great. Very knowledgeable and authentic perception on many aspects of Zanzibar and Stone Towns history. Plus some popular culture too. Not to mention good impartial assessment of shopping for a variety of needs and price points. Strongly recommend.
Faki 04 Jun 2023

If you choose this man you will not regret
Boban 04 Jun 2023

I recommend you to book with Masoud for better experience
Sheha 04 Jun 2023

You have to find this professional guide
Juma 01 Jun 2023

I had good experience
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Who is this tour for?

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

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people 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.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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