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A tortoise on a sandy path with trees in the background. 1
A sea anemone with tentacles and a clownfish in a vibrant underwater reef. 2
A diver surrounded by a school of orange fish swimming near a coral reef. 3
By Babu Tours & Safaris

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,048 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy your trip to the historical Prison Island
    • Discover the fascinating stories of the buildings
    • Go snorkeling and find the precious tortoises

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Private Tour with Pickup in Stone Town

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 3,047.75 x 2 AdultsP 6,095.50
Total
Price is P 6,095.50

Private Tour with Pickup Inside of Stone Town

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
P 3,657.30 x 2 AdultsP 7,314.60
Total
Price is P 7,314.60

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return transportation from your accommodation in Stone Town
  • Inclusions
    Snorkeling gear
  • Inclusions
    Life jackets
  • Inclusions
    Guide, boat, and conservation fee
  • Inclusions
    Government taxes
  • Exclusions
    Transportation from accommodation outside Stone Town

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Pets
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • This private guided half day tour can begin any time from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Meet your well-trained guide and boatman as your board your steam-engine wooden boat. Head to the prestigious island and enjoy the 30-minute journey.

    Listen to the history of the island and discover the past centuries through the historical buildings, which have served many purposes over the years including a prison, chapel, and hiding place for slaves after the abolition.

    Enjoy a swim or snorkel around the colorful coral rocks and turquoise waters. Play with giant tortoises and you may take photographs with these old precious creatures. If you do not have much experience or confidence in the water, you will be provided with a life jacket.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania