The Old Town Walk
The essential introduction — the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, the seafront and the labyrinth of lanes in between.
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000
Guided heritage walks through the coral-stone lanes of Zanzibar's old city — led by the Heritage Society that works, every day, to preserve its carved doors, mansions and stories for the next generation.
Karibu — welcome
The Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society is a membership organisation of more than 200 people devoted to preserving the old city. We restore historic doors and buildings, train local guides, teach in the schools, and welcome visitors with walks that go beyond the guidebook.
Heritage walks
Small groups, knowledgeable local guides, every fee supporting preservation. Times and prices confirmed on WhatsApp.
The essential introduction — the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, the seafront and the labyrinth of lanes in between.
The famous carved doors and the Omani, Indian and Swahili facades — read like a history book, panel by panel.
The bustle of Darajani market and the spice trade that built the town — the smells, the stories and the trade routes.
A special walk into the buildings we are restoring — see conservation in progress and the craft of keeping a city alive.
Our mission
From our home in the historic Customs House on Mizingani Road, we restore doors and monuments, run heritage education in Stone Town's schools, train the next generation of guides, and care for the public spaces and shoreline of the old city.
Support us
Book a walk, become a member, or simply spread the word — it all keeps Stone Town standing.
Your guided walk directly funds restoration and education.
Join 200+ members who keep the old city alive.
Support the restoration of a specific historic door or facade.
Help us teach the next generation about their heritage.
“A wonderful, knowledgeable walk through Stone Town. Our guide brought the history of the doors and the market to life — far richer than wandering alone.”
“You feel good knowing the tour supports real preservation. The Heritage Society clearly loves this city.”
“The best way to understand Stone Town's layers — Omani, Indian, Swahili. Highly recommended.”
Review highlights from Google (4.6★, 43 reviews) — shown as representative examples.
Find us
On the seafront, on the ground floor of the historic former Customs House — come by to book a walk or ask about membership, or simply message us.
Message us on WhatsApp to book a heritage walk — every step helps preserve the old city.
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