Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with tales of culture, trade, and global influence. In the 1800s, it thrived as a bustling hub for both the spice trade and the Indian Ocean slave trade, drawing merchants, explorers, and travelers from across Africa, Arabia, India, and Europe. Its name comes from the coral stone used to build many of its iconic structures—beautifully carved townhouses, ornate balconies, and the famous Zanzibari wooden doors that line its winding streets.


On this immersive walking tour, you’ll navigate Stone Town’s maze-like alleys, where daily life unfolds among lively shops, colorful bazaars, traditional homes, mosques, and historic churches. Your guide will reveal the city’s layered past, from its cultural crossroads to its darker chapters tied to the slave trade. You’ll visit the island’s oldest church—built on the very site where slaves were once sold—and explore a powerful museum dedicated to preserving the memory of slavery in Zanzibar.


The tour also takes you through the vibrant seafood and spice markets, where the air is rich with the aromas of fresh produce, local spices, and ocean catch. Along the way, you’ll pass by Freddie Mercury’s childhood home and several other landmarks that tell the stories of Stone Town’s diverse heritage.



This journey through Stone Town offers a deep and meaningful look at Zanzibar’s history, architecture, and culture, leaving you with a richer understanding of the island’s soul.