Tanzania travel guide
What to see in Stone Town
Zanzibar’s Swahili old town, a World Heritage Site.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from June to March
Stone Town highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Carved doors
Wooden doors with Arab and Indian influences.
- Forodhani Gardens
A night food market.
- House of Wonders
The sultan’s former palace.
- Old slave market
A memorial.
- Prison Island
With giant tortoises.
Day trips from Stone Town
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Stone Town
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Stone Town are from June to March.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr with warnings
- May with warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- April, May
Long rains
In April and May it rains heavily: some camps close and the tracks turn to mud.
What to do: If you go then, prices are lower and there are fewer people, but choose lodges that open all year.
- April, May
Long rains
April and May are the wettest months: muddy tracks and many places to stay closed on Zanzibar.
What to do: For safaris, June to October or January to February (calving season in the Serengeti) is best.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a mama lishe (home-cooking stall). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Tanzania guide.
Frequently asked questions about Stone Town
What to see in Stone Town?
Carved doors, Forodhani Gardens, House of Wonders, Old slave market and Prison Island.
What to see in Stone Town in one day?
Don’t miss Carved doors, Forodhani Gardens, House of Wonders, Old slave market and Prison Island. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Stone Town?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Stone Town are from June to March.
What day trips can you take from Stone Town?
Stone Town.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.