Zanzibar: Stone Town and Prison Island with Lunch
ID: GYG893307-1402554
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore the cultural heart of Zanzibar on a guided tour of Stone Town Visit the Old Fort, Lunch, Darajani Market, and Freddie Mercury House. Then, head to Prison Island to see the giant land tortoises
Discover the cultural heart of Zanzibar on a guided tour of Stone Town. Visit the Forodhan Garden, Old Fort, Darajani Market, and the Freddie Mercury House. Then, head to Prison Island to see the giant land tortoises.
Start your tour in Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the town's history, which was established by Arab slave and spice traders in the early 19th century. Admire the traditional Zanzibar style doors and explore the narrow streets surrounded by souvenir shops.
Next, visit the Forodhan Garden, Old Fort, Darajani Market, and the Freddie Mercury House. Then, head to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island. See the giant land tortoises and learn about the island's history as a yellow fever quarantine station.
Highlights
- Discover the cultural heart of Zanzibar on a guided tour of Stone Town
- Visit the Old Fort, Darajani Market, and Freddie Mercury House
- Learn about the history of the island as a yellow fever quarantine station
- See the giant land tortoises of Prison Island and relax on the beach
- Explore the narrow streets of Stone Town and see traditional Zanzibar doors
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces.
Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Stay hydrated; bring a water bottle.
Be respectful of local customs and traditions while visiting historical sites.
Camera is allowed, but avoid flash photography inside historical buildings.
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Stone Town
- Visit to Prison Island
- Boat ride to and from Prison Island
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Opportunity to see giant tortoises
- Bottle of water
- Lunch
- pick up & drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
