Private Tour

A Half Day Private Stone Town Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

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This atmospheric and mystical town is the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar.

This is a half a day trip where you can visit a historical street constructed from coral stone during the 19th and 20th centuries. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000.

Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a combination of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living happily together.

As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches and temples side to side.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Stone Town

This explainable guided tour of Zanzibar's ancient city of Stone Town is providing you with the great living evidence of a rich cultural heritage, where Persian, Indian, Arab and European influences are mixed with local African tradition and culture. It gives you the very exclusive opportunity to explore the beauty of the Historical buildings with various architectural designs, carved wooden doors shaded by balconies, loggias and verandas shining the unique World Heritage Site of Stone Town. The half day Stone Town Tour includes the visit to the Former Slave Market Site, Darajani Town Market, Zanzibar Coffee House, Sultan's Palace, The Old Arab Fort, House of Wonders and much more worth visiting. Additionally, have a fabulous opportunity to do shopping in souvenirs and small bazars that give you the chance to bargain for good prices with help from our highly qualified Tour Guides.

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Bottled water during tour

Experienced Professional Tour guide

Medical Insurance if needed

Expenses of a personal Nature

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Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic
W8280XWgrahamf,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic guide, Issa. Very friendly informative and welcoming. Highly recommend. Best time ever. Best destination for best experience.
I 100% recommend!
Traveler01580527308,,Aug 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Issa was a phenomenal tour guide. He was knowledgeable and resourceful. He made the experience a great one for a group of 22 people traveling to Zanzibar for the first time. I 100% recommend!
Top guide
Ramona P,,May 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guys, if you are searching for a guide in Zanzibar then Issa is your man! Every each one of the tours were absolutely amazing and I highly recommend you to book at least a tour with him. The GOAT guide🤙🏼❤️
Like a dream!
Lowananderson,,Mar 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did a combined experience of the Stone Town Tour, Prison Island, and Nakupenda Island. We arranged our tour through our resort. So, before even meeting Issa, who accompanied us on the tour, he reached out to make sure all of the details of our requests were accurate. We left very early (7am) because we wanted to avoid the crowd at Nakupenda Island and Prison Island. He arrived on time and explained what we should expect throughout the day. Everything went according to plan. We learned so much about Portuguese and Arab colonization as well as the current social and political culture of the combined Tanganyika and Zanzibar Island. We began our journey with Prison Island where we fed the protected Aldabra tortoises. We had an amazing time swimming and sunbathing at Nakupenda and I found a beautiful cover up and reasonably priced souvenirs to bring back. My favorite part was the beach barbecue. There was an assortment of fish, shrimp, lobster, calamari, octopus and fries. In addition, we had a tray of fresh watermelon, pineapple, coconut and bananas. We'd inquired about cocktails during the trip, and he surprised us with a bottle of Tanzanian Konyagi and prepared mixed drinks for us to enjoy with our meal. We swam, we ate, we napped and then we enjoyed the short boat trip back to Stone town for our walking tour. We were very interested in the tour, but tired from the long day of activities so we requested a condensed tour and to end at the market to purchase some items to bring home. Issa accommodated us, and it was a comfortable walk "Pole Pole (slowly slowly)" making our way back to our transportation. We were so happy with our experience that we confirmed another tour to Baraka natural aquarium for the following day to see the sea turtles there. Seth, our guide, also took us to Kendwa beach where we relaxed on the northern coast and most beautiful beaches on the island. As an added bonus I discovered new Tanzanian artist during our trips, whose music I have been listening to since I returned home. On my next trip to Zanzibar, I will be reaching out to Crystal Tours to experience a safari on the mainland. My first trip to Zanzibar and any place in Africa was enhanced by the professionalism and service offered. Thank you!
If I ever come back to Zanzibar Issa is my guide :D
jomarie-pauline,,Aug 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed so much on our vacation in Zanzibar and Issa made it perfect! He planned all our tours and he has been a great host and a representative of Zanzibar!
Fun and entertaining
teresakendall,,Mar 21, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I fell in love with Zanzibar and the Zanzibari people and wanted to return. I gave all the details to the company and they handled it. They set it all up - I just had to arrive to the Island. The accommodations were just right. The guides were on time and competent. I learned much from the tours for each site. There were places that were historical and others that were cultural. Some days were just fun and for yummy food. The company was flexible when my plans changed and they offered options that i wasn't aware of. I would definitely recommend Crystal Tours as one of the most experienced and personable companies for the ultimate Zanzibar experience!!