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Top Things to Do in Zanzibar City

We compared all 145 experiences in Zanzibar City so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 145 experiences from US$ 8 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Quad Bike Tour Zanzibar: Cook with Locals & Ride to Kendwa
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Most booked
Quad Bike Tour Zanzibar: Cook with Locals & Ride to KendwaQuad bike tour in Zanzibar with hotel transfer, village cooking class, Kendwa Beach stop, fresh fruit tasting, and local experiences.
530 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per group
Stone Town Private Walking Tour: UNESCO maze with local guide
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★Top rated
Stone Town Private Walking Tour: UNESCO maze with local guideWalk Stone Town's narrow streets with a private guide who adapts the route to your interests: history, architecture, markets or textiles.
419 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Zanzibar Stone Town, Prison Island & Spice Farm Private Tour
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Best value
Zanzibar Stone Town, Prison Island & Spice Farm Private TourPrivate tour of Stone Town, Prison Island's giant tortoises, and spice farms. Includes motorized boat, lunch, and air-conditioned transport from Zanzibar City.
256 reviews
4.29★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person

Recommended (7)

Zanzibar Quad Bike Adventure: Village Visit & Kendwa Beach Sunset
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar Quad Bike Adventure: Village Visit & Kendwa Beach Sunset
230 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 67per group
Stone Town Walking Tour: Zanzibar UNESCO Sites Guide
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Travelers' pick
Stone Town Walking Tour: Zanzibar UNESCO Sites Guide
195 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h–3h
fromUS$ 25per person
Zanzibar dolphin tour: Jozani Forest, caves & beaches in one day
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar dolphin tour: Jozani Forest, caves & beaches in one day
189 reviews
4.27★
Duration
9h
fromUS$ 150per person
Stone Town Zanzibar: Walking Tour, Rooftop Views & Market
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Travelers' pick
Stone Town Zanzibar: Walking Tour, Rooftop Views & Market
143 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 25US$ 23per person
Private taxi service Zanzibar: Driver meets your name at arrivals
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Private taxi service Zanzibar: Driver meets your name at arrivals
125 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h–2h
fromUS$ 20per group
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Dropoff
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Dropoff
117 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
fromUS$ 25per group
Zanzibar: Jozani Forest Monkeys, Kuza Cave & Rock Restaurant Tour
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar: Jozani Forest Monkeys, Kuza Cave & Rock Restaurant Tour
112 reviews
4.68★
Duration
7h–8h
fromUS$ 110per person

Lowest price (10)

Zanzibar Stone Town: History Tour & Freddie Mercury House
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Zanzibar Stone Town: History Tour & Freddie Mercury HouseStone Town walking tour with local guide Khamis. Visit House of Wonders, Anglican Cathedral, Freddie Mercury's home, historic doors and slave market sites. Transport included.
16 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 8per person
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi & Hotel Pickup
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Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi & Hotel PickupPrivate airport taxi in Zanzibar with meet-and-greet, AC vehicle and bottled water. Fixed price, driver tracking, hotel pickups included.
11 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per group
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi with Meet & Greet
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Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi with Meet & GreetPrivate airport transfer in Zanzibar with driver waiting at arrivals holding a name sign, air-conditioned vehicle, and luggage help.
84 reviews
4.87★
Duration
20m–1h 30m
Next departure: 3 Aug 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per group
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Car, WiFi & 24/7 Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Car, WiFi & 24/7 PickupLand in Zanzibar and skip the taxi stress. Your private transfer includes airport pickup, chilled water, WiFi, and a friendly local driver. Easy booking.
38 reviews
4.53★
Duration
30m–1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per group
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Pick & Drop-off
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Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Pick & Drop-offPrivate airport transfer in Zanzibar with air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi and cold water. Driver picks you up and takes you straight to your hotel or destination on the island.
51 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m–1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per group
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupPrivate airport transfer in Zanzibar City with experienced driver, AC vehicle, and bottled water. Meet-and-greet at arrivals, flexible stops, 24-hour service available.
89 reviews
4.89★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per group
Stone Town Walking Tour Zanzibar: UNESCO Heritage Sites
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Stone Town Walking Tour Zanzibar: UNESCO Heritage SitesWalk Stone Town's UNESCO-listed streets past 17th-century forts, ornate doorways blending African, Indian and Arab design.
40 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 43per person
Zanzibar Stone Town walking tour: Historic sites and markets
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Zanzibar Stone Town walking tour: Historic sites and marketsGuided walking tour of Zanzibar's Stone Town visiting the House of Wonders and Old Fort, with stops at local markets.
19 reviews
4.89★
Duration
30m–1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · DE · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour Zanzibar
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Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour ZanzibarStone Town's Old Fort and House of Wonders await, plus a spice farm visit in north Zanzibar. Bottled water included, suits all fitness levels.
30 reviews
4.93★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · AR · DE · RU +4Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel Pickup
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Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupPrivate airport transfer in Zanzibar with air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and fixed pricing. Pickup from airport to your hotel with no shared shuttle delays.
17 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per group
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Zanzibar City at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: Quad Bike Tour Zanzibar: Cook with Locals & Ride to Kendwa, US$ 68 (4h, 4.89★ · 530).
  • Top rated: Stone Town Private Walking Tour: UNESCO maze with local guide, US$ 25 (2h, 4.92★ · 419).
  • Best value: Zanzibar Stone Town, Prison Island & Spice Farm Private Tour, US$ 110 (8h, 4.29★ · 256).

Of the 145 experiences: 145 with free cancellation, 145 with instant confirmation, 143 with hotel pickup and 98 bookable last-minute.

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