Stone Tour With Local French Guide

Discover the fascinating history, culture, and everyday life of Zanzibar on our Stone Town Free Walking Tour. Walk through the narrow, winding streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a friendly local guide and experience the authentic heart of Zanzibar on foot.

During the tour, you will explore some of Stone Town’s most important and interesting places, while hearing stories about the people, traditions, architecture, and historical events that shaped Zanzibar.

You will see the famous House of Wonders, the historic Old Fort, and the beautiful streets filled with traditional Zanzibar doors and Swahili architecture. You will also discover the connection between Stone Town and Freddie Mercury, one of Zanzibar’s most famous sons.

The tour also introduces you to Zanzibar’s important history, including the former slave market area, where you will learn about the difficult history of the East African slave trade and its impact on the island.

As you walk through the old town, your guide will share stories about the Sultanate of Zanzibar, Arab and African influences, Indian traders, Swahili culture, traditional customs, local food, and modern life in Zanzibar.