Stone Town Tour and Prison Island Excursion

Private Activity - From €90 per person

Duration

8 hours

Group size

Maximum 6 people

Guide

Chudy

Tour type

City

After being picked up from your hotel, you’ll first take a walking tour of Stone Town and then explore the historic Prison Island, all in one day during a full-day guided tour in Zanzibar. Wander through a maze of chaotic alleyways between imposing limestone houses and meet the Aldabra tortoises.

Discover Stone Town, the historic and cultural heart of Zanzibar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This guided tour will immerse you in the unique atmosphere of the city, shaped by Arab, Indian, European, and African influences.

Take a boat to Prison Island, also called “changuu” in Swahili. It’s home to large land tortoises imported from the Seychelles. You’ll also learn that the island served as a prison for rebellious slaves in the 1860s.
The Aldabra giant tortoise sanctuary is a major tourist attraction, with a 200-year-old resident being the oldest. These majestic non-native creatures weigh an average of 200 kg and can live over 100 years.

You’ll take a boat ride back to Stone Town. After this memorable day, our driver will take you back to your hotel.

Option : Spice Tour

For a complete sensory experience, you can choose to add a visit to an authentic spice farm.

  • Awaken Your Senses: Known as “Spice Island,” Zanzibar reveals its treasures here. Led by a local guide, you will discover how cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg grow.

  • Tasting: Touch, smell, and taste freshly harvested spices as well as a selection of seasonal tropical fruits. This is an essential step to understanding the economic and culinary history of the archipelago.

After this memorable day between land and sea, your driver will take you comfortably back to your hotel.

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Pay a 30% deposit to book your activity; the final payment is due no later than 7 days before the activity date.

More than 6 people? Contact us for a quote!

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Your local guide

Born in Zanzibar, Chudy is 26 years old and speaks perfect French. Passionate about his island, he knows every corner and all the secret spots, far from the overly touristy areas.

Always helpful and attentive, he does everything possible to make your trip unique and unforgettable.

With Chudy, you don’t just discover Zanzibar, you experience it fully, like a local, with authenticity and enthusiasm.

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