Good to know
- Tickets
- Entry is free.
- Time needed
- 30 to 60 minutes.
- Best time
- Evenings for cultural events.
- Getting there
- Located on the waterfront in central Stone Town, a short walk from the harbor.
Itineraries with Old Fort
Old Fort is on day 1
Day 1 of Zanzibar Beaches
Stone Town
How Old Fort fits into a day.- 9:00Stone TownStone Town
- 10:00Darajani MarketStone Town
- 11:30Christ Church Cathedral, ZanzibarStone Town
- 14:00Old Fort of ZanzibarStone Town
- 18:30Forodhani GardensStone Town
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Old Fort questions
What is the Old Fort in Zanzibar?
It is a historic Omani fort built in the late 1600s that now serves as a venue for markets and performances.
Do you need tickets for the Old Fort?
No tickets are required. Visitors can enter the grounds at no charge.
When is the best time to visit the Old Fort?
Evenings are popular because of live music and food stalls inside the fort.
