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A tortoise walking on a paved path in a forested area. 2
Two people interacting with a large tortoise in a zoo enclosure. 3
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Zanzibar: Stone Town & Prison Island Tour

By ZanOne Tours and Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,616 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Guided walking tour of Stone Town’s historic sites
  • Discover the labyrinthine alleys filled with shops, bazaars, and old architectures.
  • Scenic boat ride to Prison Island (Changuu Island).
  • Meet and feed the giant Aldabra tortoises, some over a century old.
  • Full-day experience combining culture, history, and nature.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • R5QQ+VJ6 Forodhani park, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Meeting point is the center of Forodhani garden where you will see a stage. All clients needed to come to the meeting point.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Check availability

Come to the meeting point

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

This is a private Tour with Speed boat go and return, professional Speaking guide but without hotel pick up and drop off & entry fees

Price details
P 6,616.40 x 1 AdultP 6,616.40
Total
Price is P 6,616.40

Private Tour with hotel pick up and drop off

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

This is private Stone Town & Prison Island Tour with hotel pick up and drop off, Speed boat go and return, professional Speaking guide but without entry fees.

Price details
P 11,578.71 x 1 AdultP 11,578.71
Total
Price is P 11,578.71

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Zanzibar
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Stone Town
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit Prison Island
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shopping in Stone Town
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local or speedboat go an return
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water provided
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Opportunity to take photos at all key locations
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry fees for Prison Island $22 per person

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Pets
  • Not suitable for: Babies under 1 year, People over 95 years, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

The Stone Town & Prison Island Tour offers a fascinating journey through Zanzibar’s history and natural beauty. Begin with a guided walk through Stone Town, famous for its labyrinth of narrow streets, carved wooden doors, bustling bazaars, and historic mosques. Visit landmarks such as the Old Slave Market, the Anglican Cathedral, Freddy Mercury House and the House of Wonders, while learning about Zanzibar’s role in the spice and slave trades.

After exploring the town, board a traditional dhow or motorboat to Prison Island (Changuu Island). Originally built as a prison for rebellious slaves and later used as a quarantine station, the island is now home to giant Aldabra tortoises, some over 150 years old. Visitors can feed the tortoises, explore the ruins, relax on the beach, and snorkel in the surrounding turquoise waters.

This tour is ideal for travelers seeking a mix of culture, history, and leisure, offering a deeper understanding of Zanzibar’s heritage alongside a serene island escape.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • R5QQ+VJ6 Forodhani park, Zanzibar, Tanzania | Meeting point is the center of Forodhani garden where you will see a stage. All clients needed to come to the meeting point.
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania