A route from the market to the sea
Start in the Darajani district, then walk through the alleys, looking at the carved lintels and doors. Finish on the seafront, near the Old Fort and the Forodhani gardens.
Choosing the private tour or the boat
To take your time in the alleys, take the three-hour tour. If you also want to see Changuu, the six-hour option combines both and involves a boat transfer.
What the architecture tells you
UNESCO describes Stone Town as a Swahili trading town where several architectural traditions of the Indian Ocean meet. Allow time for the site of the former slave market if you want to learn about that history.