Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter, Zanzibar
What to see at Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter and how to fit it into a Zanzibar trip.
Quick answer
A living 19th-century Indian Ocean trading port — the old quarter of Zanzibar City is a dense maze of alleys lined with carved wooden doors, Arab and Indian merchant mansions, mosques and the smell of spice in the air.
Best season for Zanzibar: June – October. Recommended trip length: 7–10 Days.
About Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter
A living 19th-century Indian Ocean trading port — the old quarter of Zanzibar City is a dense maze of alleys lined with carved wooden doors, Arab and Indian merchant mansions, mosques and the smell of spice in the air. The House of Wonders, the Old Arab Fort, the Freddie Mercury Museum and Forodhani Gardens night food market are all within walking distance. Getting deliberately lost in the lanes is the best thing you can do here.
Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter is one of 12 places we cover in Zanzibar, and falls on day 2 of our 5-day Zanzibar plan.
More places to visit in Zanzibar
- Forodhani Gardens Night Market
- Paje Beach & Kite Surfing
- Nungwi & Kendwa Beaches
- Spice Farm Tour
- Mnemba Atoll Diving & Snorkelling
- Jozani Forest & Red Colobus Monkeys
- Prison Island & Giant Tortoises
- Kizimkazi Dolphin Swimming
Questions about Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter
What is Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter?
A living 19th-century Indian Ocean trading port — the old quarter of Zanzibar City is a dense maze of alleys lined with carved wooden doors, Arab and Indian merchant mansions, mosques and the smell of spice in the air. The House of Wonders, the Old Arab Fort, the Freddie Mercury Museum and Forodhani Gardens night food market are all within walking distance. Getting deliberately lost in the lanes is the best thing you can do here.
When is the best time to visit Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter?
Zanzibar's best season is June – October, which is the best window for Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter too.
How many days do I need in Zanzibar to include Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter?
Trripah recommends 7–10 Days for Zanzibar. Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter in a Zanzibar package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Stone Town — UNESCO Old Quarter to a Zanzibar plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.