What's Stone Town like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Stone Town, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's great shops. Take in some culture at House of Wonders and Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum). There's plenty more to see, including Slave Market and Old Fort.
How to get to Stone Town
Flying to:
- Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.), 4.4 mi (7 km) from Stone Town
Things to see and do in and around Stone Town
What to see in Stone Town
- Slave Market
- House of Wonders
- Old Fort
- Forodhani Gardens
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal
Things to do in Stone Town
- Beit el-Sahel (Palace Museum)
- Zanzibar Night Market
- Freddie Mercury Museum
- People's Palace Museum
- Peace Memorial Museum
Other popular Stone Town attractions
- Shangani Beach
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Darajani Market
- Malindi Mosque
- Mbweni Ruins
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar Town?
- Hottest months: March, February, January, December (average 28°C)
- Coldest months: August, July, September, June (average 25°C)
- Rainiest months: April, May, March, November (average 206 mm of rainfall)