Stone Town & Prison Island Tour

Explore two of the most important places in Zanzibar on this tour of Stone Town and Prison Island. There's so much to be discovered.

Walking Tour of Stone Town & Boat Ride to Prison Island

You'll be picked up from your hotel on the island of Zanzibar at the scheduled time, and from there we'll head to Stone Town, the historic center of the island's capital, ready to start our guided walking tour.

We'll take you along the streets of Stone Town, explaining the history and architecture of some of the most emblematic sights. One of the buildings you'll see is the House of Wonders, which now houses the Museum of History and Culture of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast. You'll also see the Palace Museum, the Old Fort and the Anglican Cathedral, where we'll stop to admire the monument to the slaves.

After our walking tour of Stone Town, we'll head to the port and take a 20-minute boat ride to Prison Island. Originally used as a prison for rebellious slaves, this island later became a quarantine station for cases of yellow fever. These days, however, it is an idyllic tourist resort that is home to a collection of endangered giant tortoises!

Finally, we'll return to Stone Town and take you back to your hotel after a total of 6 hours.

Hotel pickup

This activity includes pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar. When making your booking, you'll be able to choose the area in Zanzibar in which your hotel is located (north, west, east or south). These are the following areas from which pickup is included:

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 y Michamvi.

How does it work?

This experience begins with a hotel pickup to take you to Stone Town, where a guided walking tour awaits. Explore the rich historical context of significant landmarks at a comfortable pace. Following the exploration, transition to a 20-minute boat ride to Prison Island, a place steeped in history and home to giant tortoises. Conclude your journey with a return to your hotel after approximately 6 hours.

Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off from designated areas in Zanzibar.Guided walking tour of Stone Town.Boat ride to and from Prison Island.

Exclusions
Food and beverages.Entrance fees to museums and sites unless specified.

Meeting Point

You will be picked up from your hotel located in one of the specified areas in Zanzibar.