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Zanzibar: Private Prison Island Tortoise Site & Stone Town.

By MSILAHA TOURS AND SAFARIS
Free cancellation available
Price is €133 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Visit Prison Island and meet giant Aldabra tortoises up close.
  • Explore Stone Town’s historic streets with an expert local guide.
  • Enjoy a private tour for a personalised and relaxed experience.
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included for ease.
  • Learn about Zanzibar’s rich history, culture, and wildlife in one day.
Activity location
    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Solo Traveller – Meeting Point (Entrance fees included)
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

This option is designed for solo travellers and includes a guided tour of Prison Island and Stone Town with meeting point at Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania, as well as all entrance fees. Explore at your own pace.

Price details
€133.32 x 1 Adult€133.32

Total
Price is €133.32
Solo Traveller – Pickup & Entrance Fees Included
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

This option is designed for solo travellers seeking a hassle-free experience. It includes hotel pickup, a guided tour, and all entrance fees, allowing you to explore at your own pace without worrying about additional costs.

Price details
€189.22 x 1 Adult€189.22

Total
Price is €189.22

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private guided tour of Prison Island and Stone Town
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Prison Island entrance fee.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees to the slave market in stone town.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the giant Aldabra tortoises
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert local guide throughout the tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks not mentioned in the inclusions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips for the guide or driver (option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses or souvenirs

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Littering, Weapons or sharp objects
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Embark on a memorable private tour of Zanzibar, combining history, culture, and wildlife. Your day begins with hotel pickup, ensuring a comfortable start.

First, you’ll head to Prison Island, famous for its historical role in the slave trade and its beautiful surrounding waters. Here, you can stroll along the island, admire colonial-era buildings, and meet the giant Aldabra tortoises, some over 100 years old. Take your time to enjoy the serene environment and capture stunning photos.

Afterwards, continue to Stone Town, Zanzibar’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through its narrow streets lined with bustling markets, ancient buildings, and intricate architecture, while your expert guide shares fascinating stories about the town’s rich history, including its spice trade and cultural heritage. Pause at key landmarks, soak in the local atmosphere, and explore at a relaxed pace.

This private tour offers personal attention, a combination of wildlife, history, and culture, and the convenience of returning to your hotel at the end of the day, making it a perfect experience for any traveller.

Location

Activity location
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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    • Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Forodhani, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania