Stone Town & Prison Island Tour, Zanzibar - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Stone Town & Prison Island Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 87.00 USD
Rating: 8.1 (79 reviews)

Starting with our driver, Omar, who picked us up from the hotel right on time, he was a delight and explained quite a lo...

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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.

Details

Duration

6 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop off from anywhere in Zanzibar
English–speaking guide
Transport by bus
Boat transport
Admission ticket to the prison island
A bottle of water

Not included

Entrance to the monuments

When to book

You can book up to 18 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

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Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.1

Excellent 829 Travelers·79 reviews

September 19, 2026
Celia
Spain
Starting with our driver, Omar, who picked us up from the hotel right on time, he was a delight and explained quite a lot to us along the way. Our gui...
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June 30, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
The activity itself is very comprehensive, although not entirely well-organized. It needs to include breaks for restrooms and for food or drinks. Furt...
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October 2, 2026
Estefania Moreno Flores
Spain
Very good with Mjaja
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September 13, 2026
Nieves
Madrid, Spain
A very good experience with a guide who speaks perfect Spanish and punctuality in the transfers. The visit to Prison Island and the tour of Stone Town...
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September 2, 2026
Juan Francisco
Asturias, Spain
First, we took a small boat to see the island. They gave us a brief overview of its history and what was there. Then we saw the turtles, and finally, ...
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August 23, 2026
David
Granada, Spain
The guide was excellent, he was super good and taught us many things
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August 12, 2026
Anna
Barcelona A, Spain
Fantastic! My guide is amazing! Everything is very good and very comprehensive! Highly recommended!!!
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August 1, 2026
Nuria Brenes
Spain
The guide Issa was very good, he explained everything very well and with a lot of patience.
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July 24, 2026
Albert
Girona, Spain
A highly recommended excursion where you see the old part of Zanzibar's capital and then go to the island to see the giant tortoises. The Spanish-spea...
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July 16, 2026
Pedro
Spain
Have a great day with our guide
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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 we'll 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 Town
Western area: Bububu, Mbweni, Chukwani, Kama, Mangapwani, Fumba and Chuini
Northern area: Kidoti, Kendwa, Nungwi
Eastern area: Matemwe, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Pongwe, Chwaka and Uroa
Southern area: Makunduchi, Kizimkazi, Jambiani, Paje, Dongwe, Pingwe, Bwejuu y Michamvi.

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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

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

Hotel pickup

Downtown Stone Town
Western area: Bububu, Mbweni, Chukwani, Kama, Mangapwani, Fumba and Chuini
Northern area: Kidoti, Kendwa, Nungwi
Eastern area: Matemwe, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Pongwe, Chwaka and Uroa
Southern area: Makunduchi, Kizimkazi, Jambiani, Paje, Dongwe, Pingwe, Bwejuu y Michamvi.

Stone Town & Prison Island Tour