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The trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular stone town & prison island tours in Tanzania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Stone Town walking tour, a spice farm with lunch, then Prison Island tortoises. One full day with strong cultural context.
“Great day, lot of information and the guide Hasan has been super helpful replying to all our many questions. Also the company was very attentive to us: totally recommended!”
Boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank for giant turtles, snorkeling, and a seafood BBQ lunch with guide.
“The tour was better than expected! Yes, Prison Island is quite touristy, but it was amazing to see the tortoises and learn about the island’s history from our guide. On our way to the sandbank, it rained heavily, but it stopped just as we arrived for lunch. 🙏🙏 Thanks to everyone who prepared the food!”
Full-day Zanzibar tour with Stone Town walking, Prison Island tortoises, and a spice farm rainforest visit with lunch and shopping.
“The trip was definitely worth it's value as we saw a lot. Prison Island was interesting and a gentle introduction to the island of Zanzibars history including slavery. The tour around stone town was again good and took us to places that I would not have gone too otherwise or known about. The spice farm…”
Dhow from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda sandbank: giant tortoises, reef snorkeling, and BBQ seafood lunch.
“This double activity was absolutely worth the cost. Visiting Prison Island was fascinating and educational. It was amazing getting to see land Tortoise in all the grandeur. Learning that the 100 or so Tortoise that are there originated from just 4, and that one female still lives there today at the grand age of 201…”
Prison Island tortoises, Nakupenda sandbank snorkeling and BBQ, then a guided walk through Stone Town on one efficient day tour.
“We enjoyed the activity it was a very busy day. Shoutout to sulaimab he was great with helping us get on and off the boat, explaining details of stone town and providing food. Thank you”
Zanzibar day tour with a guided spice farm, Swahili lunch, Prison Island tortoises, and UNESCO Stone Town walk for $55.
“I had an amazing time with Fahad! It was raining cats and dogs when we started the tour but he managed to keep our energies up! and e explained everything in great detail! He is also great with pictures! So that came in handy as I was the solo traveler in our group.”
A 2-hour private walking tour of Stone Town with a local guide, landmark focus, and tips for food and sights in Zanzibar City.
“A very enjoyable tour by Muhammed. Knowledgeable, patient, charming, and ingratiating. Would highly recommend! Ahhhh. Almost forgot, the Freddie Mercury Museum is here in Stonetown! Kewl.”
Private 3-hour Stone Town walk in Zanzibar with a guide: Swahili architecture, slave-trade history, markets, doors, and coffee stops.
“Due to the election chaos, the Slave Market was shut down - but aside from that we thought Khameez was excellent, knowledgeable and funny. Highly recommend!”
Visit Prison Island for Aldabra giant tortoises, snorkel nearby, then relax at Nakupenda Sandbank with a seafood barbecue lunch.
“Amazing tour guide and captain. Nakupenda was beautiful and prison island was great. Snorkeling equipment was provided and lunch/drinks were plentiful. Worth the money and would do it again”
Private Zanzibar day: Stone Town history, Prison Island tortoises and snorkeling, then Jambo Spice Farm tastings and fruits.
“We did this tour on Tuesday 3 Dec. Our guide Amina was exceptional and is a valuable asset to the tour company. She was extremely informative, chatty and easy to get along with. The highlight of this tour was the Spice Farm as we learnt a lot about how the spices we use a lot…”
Prison Island tortoises, Nakupenda Sandbank snorkeling, and a seafood BBQ lunch on one Zanzibar day trip from $75 per person.
“Mr Jeff and Mr Milano are the best guys to have in Your tour I suggest to ask for them because are very kind and available for any thing. They care of you. They very kind People. This tour is well reccommended to see Nakupenda, to eat below the sea and to have good time…”
Walk Stone Town with a local guide and see the Palace Museum, Old Fort, slave market and Freddie Mercury Museum, plus Darajani Market.
“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and super friendly! We had a great ~2 hour tour through stone town”
Private full-day Zanzibar tour: Mnemba snorkeling and dolphin spotting, sea turtles in Salaam Cave, Prison Island, and The Rock.
“Our guide Abdallah was exceptional. He was so vibrant and amazing! We had the best, most memorable experience ever! Such a gentleman, he looked after us and took really good care. The best value for money! A must do!”
Stone Town UNESCO walk with Kassim: House of Wonders, Old Fort, and Freddie Mercury Museum in 2–3 hours. Private $25.
“Wonderful tour and experience. Kassim is so knowledgeable and kind and answered every question we had. We really got a feel for Stone Town in a short time and had a lot of fun.”
Stone Town walking tour with a certified guide: House of Wonders, Old Fort, markets, Freddie Mercury spots, and slave-trade context.
“guide was very helpful, telling us history of all locations and advising us on purchase of souvenirs.”
