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4 Zanzibar History Tours Worth Booking

4 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The 4 best Zanzibar history tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Stone Town Historical Walking Tour - Starting at Forodhani Gardens
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Stone Town Historical Walking Tour

1.Stone Town Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · from $20Our pick

Walk Stone Town with a certified guide from Alfa Tours & Safaris. Expect a private route through the House of Wonders, Old Fort, Darajani Market, Jaws Corner, churches, former slave-market sites, and Freddie Mercury’s old neighborhood. Guides such as Alfa, Khalfan, Rabik, and Sultan are available, with room for questions, photos, and small detours.

“Our tour guide, Alfa, and his tour guide partner were very informed, polite, conscientious, and sensitive to our large group of 10 Americans. All of us learned a lot of had a good time.”

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Private Historic Stone Town Tour - Starting with Stone Town’s narrow lanes
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Private Historic Stone Town Tour

2.Private Historic Stone Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $30

Walk Stone Town with a certified local guide, shaping the route around your interests. The 2 to 3 hour private tour includes the Sultan’s Palace, Old Fort, and the town’s narrow lanes. Hamadi is one guide praised for patience, local insight, and helpful restaurant tips. Entry fees are extra.

“Hamadi was THE best tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the area, and answered all the questions we had. He was patient and super accommodating. He went above and beyond with my husband and I on our tour and even gave some amazing recommendations for restaurants in the area.”

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Stone Town Historical Walking Tour - Starting at Forodhani Gardens
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Stone Town Historical Walking Tour

3.Stone Town Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $25

Walk Stone Town with a private guide, including Ahmed when available, and connect its African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European past. Visit the Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, Darajani Bazaar, Palace Museum, Christ Church Cathedral, and Freddie Mercury Museum. The tour begins and ends near Forodhani Gardens.

“Booked a walking tour of Stone Town with Ahmed and we both really enjoyed the tour. He paced it according to our interests and gave us a lot of information on the rich history, culture and the current struggles Zanzibarians are facing. We Read more”

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Zanzibar Stone Town Tour: Explore Rich History and Hidden Wonders

4.Zanzibar Stone Town Tour: Explore Rich History and Hidden Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $20

Meet at the House of Wonders for a private Stone Town walk with a local guide such as Seif. Visit the former slave market, Old Fort, Forodhani Gardens, Darajani Bazaar, Freddie Mercury’s museum, Jaws Corner, and a Tanzanite shop. Expect history, food, shopping, and local stories in one compact tour.

“Seif was an excellent and dependable guide. He communicated before we even from the United States to Zanzibar to confirm everything. He also followed up closer to the time to check to make sure that we had transportation from our hotRead more”

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