Stone Town & Prison Island Tour

Explore two of the key locations in Zanzibar: Stone Town and Prison Island. Discover the rich history and culture in this tour.

Walking Tour of Stone Town & Boat Ride to Prison Island

Your tour begins with hotel pickup on Zanzibar Island at the scheduled time. We will proceed to Stone Town, the historic center of the island's capital, for a guided walking tour.

During the tour, you will explore the streets of Stone Town, learning about the history and architecture of significant sites. Highlights include the House of Wonders (now the Museum of History and Culture of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast), the Palace Museum, the Old Fort, and the Anglican Cathedral, where the monument to the slaves is located.

After the walking tour, we will head to the port for a 20-minute boat ride to Prison Island. This island was initially a prison for rebellious slaves and later served as a quarantine station for yellow fever. Currently, it is a picturesque tourist site known for its population of endangered giant tortoises.

After our time at Prison Island, we will return to Stone Town and then drop you off at your hotel, completing a total of 6 hours for the tour.

Hotel pickup

This tour includes hotel pickup in Zanzibar. When booking, you can select the area of your hotel (north, west, east, south). The pickup locations include:

Downtown Stone TownWestern area: Bububu, Mbweni, Chukwani, Kama, Mangapwani, Fumba, and ChuiniNorthern area: Kidoti, Kendwa, NungwiEastern area: Matemwe, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Pongwe, Chwaka, and UroaSouthern area: Makunduchi, Kizimkazi, Jambiani, Paje, Dongwe, Pingwe, Bwejuu, and Michamvi.