Overview
Stone Town is the cultural heart of Zanzibar, known for its old streets, Swahili culture, architecture, markets, and historical stories. This walking tour is perfect for travelers who want to understand Zanzibar’s history, spice trade, local life, and important landmarks in a simple and enjoyable way.
Highlights
- Stone Town history
- Old streets and architecture
- Local market experience
- Cultural storytelling
- Great for first-time visitors
Itinerary
- Meet guide in Stone Town or pickup support
- Walk through old Stone Town streets
- Visit main historical areas and markets
- Photo stops and cultural explanation
- End near central Stone Town area
Included
- Professional guide support
- Walking tour
- Cultural explanation
- Flexible route
Not included
- Entrance fees to museums or special sites
- Transport outside Stone Town
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Before you book
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup is available across Zanzibar. The exact pickup time and any transport supplement depend on the hotel area and are confirmed in writing before the guest accepts the booking.
- Start time
- Morning or afternoon departure may be available. The exact start and pickup time are confirmed after the hotel area and daily route are checked.
- Private / shared
- Private arrangements are available. A shared departure is offered only when a suitable group, supplier and schedule are confirmed in writing.
- Guide language
- Live tour guidance and booking communication are provided in English. Another guide language is available only when Kofia confirms it in writing before payment.
- Children
- Children are welcome when the activity is suitable. Send every child age before confirmation. Child price, seat, life-jacket and minimum-age requirements are confirmed in writing before payment.
- Cancellation
- A booking request can be cancelled without charge before written confirmation and payment. After confirmation, cancellation is free until 48 hours before the start, less any supplier cost disclosed as non-refundable before payment. Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before start is charged 50%; within 24 hours or no-show is non-refundable. Date changes depend on availability.
- Weather
- The experience can operate in light rain when conditions are safe. If severe weather, road conditions or an official closure prevents the activity, Kofia will offer a safe route adjustment, a new date or a refund for the recoverable unprovided service.
- Payment
- After availability and the final price are confirmed in writing, Kofia sends the approved payment method and any required deposit. The confirmation states the currency, amount paid, remaining balance and due date. Never pay an account or link that Kofia has not confirmed.
- Confirmation
- Kofia normally replies within 2 hours between 07:00 and 22:00 East Africa Time. Late-night requests are handled the next morning. The experience is confirmed only after written confirmation and any required payment.
Questions and answers
How does pickup work?
Hotel pickup is available across Zanzibar. The exact pickup time and any transport supplement depend on the hotel area and are confirmed in writing before the guest accepts the booking.
When is my booking confirmed?
Kofia normally replies within 2 hours between 07:00 and 22:00 East Africa Time. Late-night requests are handled the next morning. The experience is confirmed only after written confirmation and any required payment.
What is the cancellation policy?
A booking request can be cancelled without charge before written confirmation and payment. After confirmation, cancellation is free until 48 hours before the start, less any supplier cost disclosed as non-refundable before payment. Cancellation 24 to 48 hours before start is charged 50%; within 24 hours or no-show is non-refundable. Date changes depend on availability.
What happens if weather or operating conditions change?
The experience can operate in light rain when conditions are safe. If severe weather, road conditions or an official closure prevents the activity, Kofia will offer a safe route adjustment, a new date or a refund for the recoverable unprovided service.