Stone Town
A UNESCO-listed labyrinth of carved doors, spice markets and Swahili history.
Why Stone Town
The historic heart of Zanzibar City is a maze of coral-stone houses, carved Indian-Omani doors, mosques and former spice and slave markets — all condensed into a 2 km² peninsula.
It is the perfect 2-night base for first-time visitors before heading to the beach: history, food, sunsets, and street life all on foot.
Top attractions, activities and highlights
Top attractions
- ·House of Wonders
- ·Old Fort
- ·Forodhani Gardens
- ·Slave Market memorial
- ·Darajani Bazaar
Recommended activities
- ·Guided Stone Town walk
- ·Forodhani street food tour
- ·Sunset dhow
- ·Cooking class
Wildlife & cultural highlights
- ·Carved doors
- ·Swahili food
- ·Music and Taarab nights
Tour packages we can build for you
Stone Town Heritage Walk
Half-day guided walk through the Old Town.
Sunset Dhow Cruise
Sail past Stone Town as the sun goes down.
Looking for something different? Tell us your dates and we'll design it.
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Travel tips from our local team
- Stay in a converted Swahili merchant's house for atmosphere.
- Cover shoulders and knees in mosques and quieter streets.
Frequently asked questions
Design your Stone Town journey
Tell us a few details and a local destination specialist will reply within 24 hours with first-draft ideas, sample lodges and an indicative quote. No deposit. No pressure.
- Hand-built by a local planner — never a template.
- Licensed guides, vetted lodges, transparent pricing.
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Make Stone Town the trip of a lifetime
Our destination team has decades of on-the-ground experience and works with carefully selected local guides. Tell us what you're dreaming of and we'll design it.