Places to visit in Stone Town
THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Stone Town, Tanzania
Places to Visit in Stone Town
Check out must-see sights and activities:
Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, Walking Tours, Cultural Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, Walking Tours, Cultural Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adult₹10,648
- fromper adult₹11,535
- fromper adult₹8,873
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult₹2,219
Dining Experiencesfromper adult₹3,550
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹12,421
Historical Toursfromper adult₹7,986- fromper adult₹57,673
Swimmingfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹4,348
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper adult₹1,775
Pristine beach with crystal clear waters and white sands for peaceful strolls, snorkeling, and sandbank exploration. Enjoy local seafood amidst a picturesque setting.
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Tranquil boat journey showcasing scenic views en route to an island with historical ruins and a Tortoise Sanctuary. Enjoy peaceful interactions with giant tortoises amid nature.
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Churches & Cathedrals
Historical site in Stone Town chronicling the sobering legacy of the slave trade with guided tours through exhibits and slave quarters, providing a deep historical context.
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Flea & Street Markets
Speciality Museums
Museum dedicated to a legendary musician, showcasing personal memorabilia, original lyrics, and iconic outfits. Provides an intimate look at his early life and cultural impact.
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History Museums
Ancient Ruins
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What travellers are saying
- Charles Ernest parisParis, France15 contributionsIf you are looking to book your private tour to nakupenda Eric and his team are the best.Very professional team and always on time.
Our guide ibra was the best, very kind and friendly.
Nakupenda is a very beautiful long beach.The water is very clear.They prepared very delicious seafood for us.
Highly recommend nakupenda beach with ibra and the team +255756983368Written 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Charles Ernest parisParis, France15 contributionsA very beautiful island close to stone town.It took around 30 minutes by the boat.The main attraction of the island is the giant tortoise.We got the chance to feed the old tortoise and learn the history.
It's also a nice beach to swim and relax.
We had an amazing time with our guide Ibrahim and the captain gora +255756983368, unforgettable experience.Written 8 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Charles Ernest parisParis, France15 contributionsIt's an interesting history which teaches you how bad the slaves were treated.its unbelievable and very sad.There is written history but I recommend to have a local guide.
Suleiman was very informative, highly recommend him for the stone town tour WhatsApp+255756983368Written 8 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - andreas charlesLyon, France73 contributionsVery busy market in the Centre of stone town.
Very friendly locals .Many things sold in one place .
The spices were cheaper compared to the spice farm.Written 11 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - andreas charlesLyon, France73 contributionsVery busy during the evening.Many food options .We enjoyed seeing the boys jump into water,Great location for sunset.Written 11 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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