Stone Town
Zanzibar Town





Visit Stone Town
Popular places to visit

Slave Market
An Anglican cathedral now stands on this site where slaves once suffered before being sold into harsh servitude.

Forodhani Gardens
Relax in this scenic tree-filled oceanside park that transforms into a lively and busy seafood market after the sun goes down.

Old Fort
Browse the stalls of the courtyard market and attend festivals in the amphitheater in the oldest site in the historic center.

Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Zanzibar Town with a trip to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

House of Wonders
See one of the early buildings of Zanzibar’s modern development, with wide verandas overlooking the ocean and relics from the late 1800s.

Christ Church Cathedral
Admire the coral stone design and see the museum and memorial of this church that was built to celebrate the end of slavery.
Things to do

Zanzibar: Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with Lunch

Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Boat Trip with Lunch

Stone Town Private Walking Tour

Stone town, Prison island, Nakupenda with snorkelling & lunch

Stone Town Private Tour with Slave Market Tickets
Top hotels in Stone Town

Tembo House Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Maru Maru Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Park Hyatt Zanzibar
Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Tembo B&B Apartments
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Dhow Palace Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025