Tour Highlights

• Cultural city walking tour in Zanzibar.
• Visit the famous Swahili Barazas and Bao playing Stations.
• Learn about the city’s diverse history and culture.
• Discover the sporting fever that grips Zanzibar year round.
• See parks, the Old Fort and civic spaces.

The House of Wonder, locally known as Beit el Jaib, is one of the most ambitious architectural designs in Stone Town and covers an entire city block in Zanzibar, blending both the cultural heritage of Persian and Arabs with civic purpose. Here is where your city walking tour will commence, with a brief introduction to the history of Zanzibar. Follow Zanzibar’s timeline from the original indigenous landowners to the immigration and migrant policies of the 1960s that shaped and formed the fabric of Zanzibar’s rich culture.

Wander through Stone Town’s famed laneways and embrace the urban soul of the city. From fashion to food, the laneways are home to emerging and well-known local craftsmen and artisans. Soak up the atmosphere created by the café scene, smell the aroma of coffee and spices, and see a variety of urban visual art projects dotted around the lanes.

Boasting an international event calendar that most cities would envy, Zanzibar is home to a sporting fever that grips the city. See where battles have been won and lost on the field at Zanzibar sporting areas of Bao Game and Local playing cards. Hear the stories of the famous Zanzibar Bao History, during which an entire nation stops to watch Dhow races.

The walking tour is approximately 2.5-miles (4-kilometers) long and is at a leisurely pace and shade. You’ll discover hidden gems and explore the city like a local Insider.

Inclusions

• Walking tour.
• Experienced local guide.
• Complimentary tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
• Guide to current events and listings.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Exclusions

• Gratuities (optional)

Additional info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• Adult pricing applies to all travelers.

Latest Reviews of this Tour

• A great tour that looks into the heart and soul of Zanzibar Stone Town. The tour was operated by a great tour guide called Peter! He was friendly and informative. He had lots of stories to share about Historical Stone Town Zanzibar – both past and present – and he shared them in interesting ways. We especially enjoyed seeing some “street art” in the laneways and appreciated the stop at the cafe. We learned lots about Zanzibar. Even though we had been in Zanzibar for 5 days already and had walked on some of the streets where Peter took us, we now understood what we were actually seeing much better. It was a very enjoyable 3 hours and we would definitely recommend this tour.