Islands & coast

Stone Town

Zanzibar’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of narrow lanes, carved doors, markets and sunset dhows.

Best time: All year
Known for: Old town walks, food markets
Getting there: In Zanzibar City, close to the airport
Where to stay: Boutique hotels in the old town

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History & culture

About Stone Town

Stone Town is the historic heart of Zanzibar City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its maze of narrow lanes reflects centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian and European influence.

Wander past carved wooden doors and old merchants’ houses, visit the markets and the former slave market memorial, and end the day with street food at Forodhani Gardens as the dhows sail by.

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