4 Zanzibar Market Tours to Build a Morning Around

1.3 Hours Private Stone Town walking Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 301 reviews · 3 hours · from $24Our pick

Walk Stone Town with a private guide such as Khameez, Mau, or Kassim, visiting the former slave market, Darajani Market, Sultan Palace, House of Wonders, Old Fort, Freddie Mercury’s birthplace, and local coffee spots. Expect history, shopping, architecture, and plenty of narrow lanes.

“Khameez Jaku was a fantastic guide who took us on a walk through narrow streets, giving us great insight and information about the history related to culture and traditions, as well as building practices and architecture. He spoke excellent English and was easy to understand. I can highly recommend Khameez.”

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2.Stonetown: Food Markets and Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 151 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Join Zahran or Juma for a three-hour evening walk through Darajani Market and Stone Town, then watch sunset with a local beer or soft drink before sampling Zanzibar pizza, urojo, shawarma, spice tea, coffee, and sugarcane juice at Forodhani Gardens.

“The trip was great, very good food and slow pace to enjoy every moment. Juma was the best guide, really nice, communicative and friendly. Can’t wait to our football game next time!”

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3.Stone Town Guided Tour: Culture, Slave Market & Spice Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $29Top rated

Walk Stone Town with an English-speaking local guide, often Abdul or Mundhir, visiting the Old Slave Market, Anglican Cathedral, House of Wonders, Old Fort, Freddie Mercury’s House, and Darajani Market. Hotel pickup in Stone Town, bottled water, and a private group are included.

“Mundhir has been very nice to us, and the explanasion has been very good :) We will recommend”

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4.Stone Town Evening Walk Tour With Visit Food Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $40

Spend three hours exploring Stone Town’s food scene with a private local guide such as Juma, Kassim, or Zaharan. Visit Darajani Market, stop for one drink at Africa House, then eat Zanzibar pizza, urojo, shawarma, and more at Forodhani Gardens.

“Zaharan was a great tour guide. He was kind, patient, and knowledgeable about the best stalls to visit. The food was delicious and you get quite full from the bites and dishes we tried. It was a great group and a lot of fun!”

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