Stone Town and Prison Island from Zanzibar

4.1 (51 reviews) Zanzibar, Tanzania
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview

A great combination of the two activities that formed a unique full Stone Town’s History and Nature tours

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Stone Town and Prison Island

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Add Spice Tour

Spice Tour: Fantastic trip for the discovery of what hides in this lsland, get to know the origins of these all spices toward plantations
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Blue Economy Conservation fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Prison Island Park fees

What to expect

  1. Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit Prison Island, a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and Mainland. Visit the giant tortoises and enjoy the fantastic white sandy beach and spectacular natural forest teeming with variety of birds and snorkeling near the Island.
  2. The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
    30m
    Visit Portuguese Old Fort. It was built by Omani Arabs after expelling the Portuguese in 1699. It was used as a garrison and prison in the 19th century, and as a terminal of the Zanzibar railways 1945-28. A new guardhouse was built in 1947 and used as the ladies' club, and an amphitheatre was added in the 1990s.
  3. Forodhani Gardens
    15m
    Sightseeing
  4. St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish
    15m
    Visit The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph. One of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town. The church is regularly used by the local Catholic community, with several masses being held each Sunday and occasionally on weekdays.
  5. Freddie Mercury Museum
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit Freddy Mercury House, the former lead singer of Queen, was born in Zanzibar in 1946 where his name was Farrokh Bulsara. The museum is set in the actual house that Freddie and his family lived, prior to their move to the UK. It covers Freddie's birth and early childhood in Zanzibar.
  6. 30m
    Discover the ancient life of the city, culture and their folklore. The discovery of ancient buildings the doors owe their distinctive brass studs to India.Countless shops to buy various goods (antiques, pictures, traditional clothes, valuable handcrafts
  7. Anglican Zanzibar Diocese
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit The Anglican cathedral Church and the old Slave Market. The Church is one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa.The church is located in the center of the old town, and occupies a large area where the biggest slave market of Zanzibar used to be; the construction of the cathedral was in fact intended to celebrate the end of slavery.
  8. Darajani Bazaar
    30m
    Visit the Old Market of Fish Vegetables & Fruits. Spices and various things...

Meeting and pickup

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

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

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