Zanzibar: Private Stone Town, Prison Island & SpiceFarm Tour Tour without transfer, entrance fees and conservation fees
ID: GYG1053911-1651399
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore Zanzibar’s culture, history, and flavors in one day. Walk through Stone Town, visit giant tortoises at Prison Island, and enjoy a guided Spice Farm tour with tastings.
Begin your journey with a guided walking tour through Stone Town, the historic heart of Zanzibar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through narrow alleys rich in Swahili, Arab, and European architecture. Visit iconic landmarks like the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, the Freddie Mercury House, and the bustling Darajani Market. Learn about Zanzibar’s complex past, including its role in the East African slave trade.
Next, board a traditional boat to Prison Island (Changuu Island). Originally built as a detention center for rebellious slaves and later used as a quarantine station, this small island is now a sanctuary for the famous Aldabra giant tortoises, some over 150 years old. Spend time feeding the tortoises and taking photos. Enjoy the chance to swim or snorkel in the island’s turquoise waters.
After returning to the main island, travel to a local spice plantation. Walk through the aromatic fields and learn how Zanzibar’s famous spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and cardamom are grown and harvested. Your guide will share stories of their culinary and medicinal uses. Enjoy an optional fruit tasting session and shop for organic spice products made locally.
Highlights
- Discover Stone Town’s historic sites and vibrant markets with a local guide
- Visit Prison Island and meet century-old Aldabra giant tortoises
- Learn the rich history of the slave trade and Zanzibar’s cultural heritage
- Learn the rich history of the slave trade and Zanzibar’s cultural heritage
- Swim or snorkel near Prison Island’s crystal-clear waters
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, and sun protection
Modest clothing recommended for walking through town
Tour runs in rain or shine
Pickup and return is available from most hotels in Zanzibar
The meeting point is old fort in stone town. But the guide will communicate with customers before tour time to direct where to meet
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Zanzibar
- Licensed English, french, and other language -speaking guide
- Entry fees to all sites (Stone Town, Prison Island, Spice Farm)
- Boat ride to/from Prison Island
- Spice tasting
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch (available at extra cost at the spice farm)
- Snorkeling gear (can be rented)
- Personal expenses and tips
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.
