Prison Island and Stone Town Private Tour

4.0 (8 reviews) Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a private tour that includes the two most recommended activities to do in Stone Town; the Prison Island, and the Stone Town City Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Options

Pickup from Other Areas

Zanzibar: This include tour price with a pickup from any Hotel located outside Stone-town in Zanzibar.
Pickup included

Pickup from Stone Town

Stone-town, Zanzibar: This include tour price with a pickup from any Hotel located in Stone-town only.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Prison Island
  • Former Slave Market

What to expect

  1. Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    At Prison Island, you will able to See Aldabra Giant Tortoise, Peacocks, Dik-dik (species of small Antelope), Prison ruins, etc.

    An interesting fact about the Aldabra Giant tortoise is that they can live for more than 200 years. The Oldest one at Prison Island is 197 years old. They are one of the world's longest-living animals.

    Prison Ruins: This is a building that was erected in 1983 to host the Central Prison of Zanzibar. The Jail construction Started in 1893, In the same year, They had been a Cholera Epidemic in Egypt, and shortly afterward Bubonic Plague in Bombay. Since Zanzibar was the Main East African Port, Authorities decided That the Prison and other Erected Buildings were to keep in readiness as a Quarantine Station to proper control measures for vessels and their passengers to avoid the risk of an Epidemic in the Zanzibar Archipelago.
  2. Stone Town
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Stone Town is well known for its architecture and also It is one of the oldest cities in Africa and a former Trading destination in East Africa.

    On this tour, we will explore the Historic City of Stone Town sights which includes; Anglican Cathedral (former Slave market, House of Wonders (National museum in Zanzibar), Palace Museum, the Old Fort, Hamamni Baths, Catholic Cathedral, Freddy Mercury House, Darajani Market, and other sights.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We offer convenient pickup options to make your experience hassle-free. Depending on your booking selection, pickup may be available from either Stone Town or any location across Zanzibar.
You’ll see the specific pickup options clearly during the booking process. Select the option that best suits your location and needs.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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