Tanzania · WALKING TOURS
Stone Town cannot be driven and Dar is better on foot than most people expect. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on which run after dark and which include the food stops.
Explore Stone Town’s landmarks, markets, doors, and difficult past on a private two-hour walk with a local guide for $26.23.
“Mohammed O. was a fantastic guide! Easily the best tour guide we had on Zanzibar! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. The walking tour was a perfect mix of history, culture, and sightseeing. Mohammed made sure to go to all of the important Read more”
Review of Zanzibar’s private three-hour Stone Town walk, covering slavery history, markets, architecture, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Kassim was punctual, knowledgeable and and friendly. We learned so much from him specifically about Stone Town but also about Zanzibar, Tanzania and East Africa n history. We left with new information and appreciation. It was a great day.”
Explore Stone Town’s markets, forts, slave-trade history, and narrow lanes with a local guide on this flexible Zanzibar walking tour.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and showed us things which we would never visit by ourselves. Really recommend!”
Explore Stone Town’s Darajani Market and Forodhani Gardens with sunset drinks, Zanzibar pizza, urojo, shawarma, and local guidance.
“Thank you Zahran for this tour, I spent a nice time with you and enjoy several meals at the food market ! I am also thankful for the addresses you gave me for next days in Stone Town :)”
Explore Arusha on foot with local guide Israel, visiting museums, markets, Tanzanite displays, and African art for $26.
“Israel met me at my hotel and we got a Tuktuk to the first sight on the tour. Israel’s English is amazing and he has a wonderful command of Tanzanian history (more than anyone I met on my trip). I was a female solo traveler so I’m always Read more”
Explore Zanzibar’s Stone Town with private guide Kassim, visiting historic landmarks, markets, and the Freddie Mercury Museum for $25.
“Kassim is a great passionate tour guide and equipped with rich history about his country. I enjoyed the tour, asante sana!”
Explore Stone Town’s landmarks, slave-trade history, markets, churches, and Freddie Mercury’s former home on a private $20 walking tour.
“Khalfan was amazing, he showed a lot of patience showing us around Stone Town. He was welcoming and kind, extremely professional and helpful with useful guides, allowing us to stop for photos and shopping souvenirs as we wisheRead more”
Explore Stone Town with a private guide, from the old slave market and Darajani Bazaar to Freddie Mercury’s birthplace and the Old Fort.
“Felt very safe as a solo female traveler doing afternoon/evening tour with fantastic guide Juma Amir. I had already seen some of the sites on the published tour route, and he was so helpful and flexible— taking me to other fascinating historicRead more”
Explore Zanzibar’s spice farms and Stone Town on a private five-hour tour with local guides, slave-trade history, markets, and hotel pickup.
“It was amazing, ask for Moo! He was so attentive and really made the day fun showing and explaining everything”
Explore Dar es Salaam on foot with Derick Lawrence, from historic churches and monuments to the fish market, gardens, art, and Old Boma.
“Loved it! Derrick was great. It was very educational and got a great over of the city highlights. Definitely do this if you have a few hours spare in Dar.”
Review of Stone Town’s private walking tour, covering history, markets, architecture, sunset timing, guides, price, and practical tips.
“We were met promptly by Abdalla for our Stonetown tour. He graciously guided us through the town including beaches markets etc. Very good English and lots of pertinent facts. Would recommend doing this for a quick overview of Stonetown. He also arranged sunset Dow tour which was excellent as well. Thx!”
Explore Zanzibar’s Jozani Forest, spot red monkeys and elephant shrews, then visit mangroves on a private three-hour nature tour.
“A Jozani erdőben a program kb 1 órás volt. Bolyongás az őserdőben, majomles, gyönyörű környezet. A mangróve erdőben egy gyaloghídon lehet sétálni, még fotók készítésével sem több, mint fél óra. Az idegenvezető nagy tudású és végtelenül udvarias volt, jó angol tudással. Az ár-érték arány picit túlzó. De az élményért megérte.”
Walk on Zanzibar’s ocean floor with a breathing helmet, colorful fish, coral, and a boat ride. No swimming skills needed. From $60.
“Absolutely amazing! I never imagined walking on the ocean floor was possible — but SeaWalk made it easy, fun, and totally safe. The team was super professional, and the views underwater were just magical. A must-do in Zanzibar!”
Explore Stone Town’s coral-stone lanes, slave market, Old Fort, markets, and palaces on a guided three-hour Zanzibar walk.
“Really interesting afternoon with Abu walking around Stonetown. The route is perfect and you can stop whenever you like if you want a closer look at something. Abu has lots of knowledge and is very engaging, he was a great tour guide and we highly recommend him and company he works for. Super professional, thanks Abu!”
Explore Stone Town’s history, markets, palaces, and food on a private three-hour walk for $20, with practical tips on fees and pacing.
“Rakib was personable, polite and informative in this extensive tour of Stone Town. He ensured that we were immersed comfortably in the culture of Zanzibar and felt safe and thoroughly enjoyed the tour …. Thank u Rakib :)”
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