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Stonetown Hidden Stories Walking & Tanzanite Germ-stone With Shopping Tour.

Stonetown Hidden Stories Walking & Tanzanite Germ-stone With Shopping Tour.

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2025

Seif O.

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Zanzibar

English

2 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Seif O.)

Up to 15 people

Explore the magic of Stone Town on a guided walking tour through its small streets and rich history. Visit famous places like the Old Slave Market, Old Fort, and House of Wonders, while learning about Arab, Indian, Portuguese, and British influences. Discover hidden craft shops with handmade wood carvings, fabrics, jewellery, and more.You’ll also shop for beautiful Tanzanite gemstones and unique local souvenirs (Options). A perfect mix for those want to experience culture, history, and shopping!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Cape Town Fish Market Restaurant

- At Forodhani garden in Stonetown, There is Floating Restaurant called Cape Town Fish Market Restaurant. So we will meet outside of the main entrance.

Forodhani Garden

Forodhani Garden is a popular waterfront park in Stone Town, Zanzibar, known for its lively night food market with local delicacies like grilled seafood and Zanzibar pizza, it’s a great place to enjoy Swahili culture. Here, you also get a taste of Zanzibar’s history before continuing your walk. It’s a lively place, offering a mix of Swahili culture, food, and social life.

House of wonder

The House of Wonders is one of Stone Town’s most famous landmarks. Built in 1883, it was the first building in East Africa to have electricity and an elevator. Once a Sultan’s palace, it now offers insights into Zanzibar’s rich culture and history.

Old Fort

The Old Fort is the oldest building in Stone Town, built in the late 1600s by the Portuguese, and finished by Omanis to defend against the Portuguese. Today, it hosts cultural events, local shops, and a small amphitheater, offering a glimpse into Zanzibar’s past and present.

Freddy Mercury

Freddie Mercury, the legendary lead singer of Queen, was born in Stone Town, Zanzibar, in 1946 as Farrokh Bulsara. His childhood home is now a popular stop for fans, offering a glimpse into the early life of one of rock music’s greatest icons.

Jaws Coner

Jaws Corner is a famous gathering spot in Stone Town where locals meet to chat, drink coffee, and discuss daily life. It’s a symbol of community and Swahili culture, buzzing with conversation and tradition.

Slave Market.

The Slave Market in Stone Town was a major hub in the East African slave trade. Today, it’s a memorial site with a museum and the Anglican Cathedral, reminding visitors of Zanzibar’s painful past

Darajani Market

Darajani Market is Stone Town’s main market, bustling with fresh produce, spices, seafood, and local goods. It’s a lively place that offers a true taste of everyday Zanzibari life.

Craft Doors

Zanzibar’s Craft Doors feature intricate carvings blending Swahili, Arabic, and Indian designs, reflecting the island’s diverse cultural influences and rich heritage.

Shopping/Tanzanite (Optional)

Stone Town offers lively markets with spices, crafts, and souvenirs. Tanzanite is a rare, beautiful gemstone unique to Tanzania.

Ending Point

Forodhani Garden or where you will need to stop

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

•Tour Guide

•Bottle of water

•Pickup from stonetown area only, text in advance

•Extra Time

What‘s not included

•Entrances fees for some places

•Transfer outside of stonetown hotels.

Tour Important Information

This is easier tour , just wear comfortable shoes for walking, and phone for taking a pictures

Wheelchair accessible

A lot of restaurants if you will need to eat.

It’s a Safe place

We start tour any time that you will be available, just let us know your perfect time.

And if you need pickup let us know for a small extra cost.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Seif O.

Identity Verified

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About Tour Guide Seif O.

Hi, my name is Seif and I’m a passionate and experienced tour guide based in Zanzibar. I specialize in creating unforgettable experiences for visitors, from cultural tours to spice farm visits, historical walks in Stone Town,relaxing beach adventures and many more. With deep knowledge of local traditions and hidden gems, I’m here to help you explore the real Zanzibar in a fun, safe, and personalized way.