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Discover the hidden histories of Stone Town

By Kijani tour & safari
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$37 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Stone Town’s UNESCO World Heritage streets and landmarks
  • Discover hidden histories of the slave trade, sultans, and colonial past
  • Stroll through vibrant markets and admire Zanzibar’s famous carved doors

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • The Forodhani of Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Infront of cape town fish market Forodhani Zanzibar
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Stonetown tour without entrancee fees at slave museum
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
NZ$37.38 x 1 AdultNZ$37.38
Total
Price is NZ$37.38
With slave museum ticket
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

This option includes entrance fees at old slave museum place, pickup is only at stonetown hotel

Price details
NZ$67.96 x 1 AdultNZ$67.96
Total
Price is NZ$67.96
Prison island tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Prison Island is home to Zanzibar’s famous giant Aldabra tortoises, introduced from the Seychelles. Some are over 200 years old, weighing more than 200 kg, and enjoying to listen good history of prison island from local guide

Price details
NZ$118.94 x 2 AdultsNZ$237.88
Total
Price is NZ$237.88
With hotel slave museum entrence fees and hotel pickup
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

This option covers every requirement for those clients coming far from stonetown, it includes hotel pickup and dropoff as much as entrence fees at slave museum

Price details
NZ$144.42 x 2 AdultsNZ$288.84
Total
Price is NZ$288.84

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided walking tour of Stone Town
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Government ntrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shorping (option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (available at extra cost)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks not mentioned

What you can expect

Step back in time and explore the fascinating heart of Zanzibar with our Stone Town Hidden Histories Tour. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets where every corner tells a storey, Visit historic landmarks such as the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, and passing to the fred mecury family's house, make memories with uncovering the untold stories behind them.

Along the way, experience the vibrant spice markets ( you will test and smelling spicies, option), admire the famous carved wooden Zanzibar's doors, and learn about the diverse influences of Arab, Persian, Indian, and European cultures that shaped this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your expert local guide will reveal secrets of the slave trade, colonial past, and hidden traditions that most travellers miss.

This immersive tour is perfect for history lovers and curious explorers who want to discover the real soul of Zanzibar beyond the surface.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • The Forodhani of Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Infront of cape town fish market Forodhani Zanzibar
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • The Forodhani of Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Infront of cape town fish market Forodhani Zanzibar
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania