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Unique private Stone Town tour & Prison Island tour in Zanzibar

4.9 (62 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Unique private Stone Town tour & Prison Island tour in Zanzibar

About this activity

It is fascinating to explore a prison Island ( Tortoise ) where the old slave prison is seen and having more history the particular palce and historic stone town a UNESCO world Heritage Site but it is easy to lose your way in the area's maze-like narrow streets.

To stay oriented and ensure you do not miss key highlights, join a private guide with deep knowledge of local history, cultural heritage and architecture.

It is full personalized to your preferences, whether you are shopping for local textiles, interested in history, knowing about everyday life or learning about stone town unique architecture,

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, French
Operated by
Zan Irah tours & safaris

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (21–65 years) · Seniors (67–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Entrance fees and service charge for prison Island
  • Included: Bottled Water during the tours
  • Included: Meet & Greet from any hotel in Zanzibar
  • Included: Service of Experience professional Guide
  • Included: Comfortable Wooden Boat to Prison Island

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Entrance fees: All Entrance fee for stone town Museums are not included

Itinerary

  1. Prison Island - Changuu Private Island

    one hour Admission included

    1) travelers will see prion Ruin.

    2) traveler will have time to see and play/touch the tortoise

  2. Old Dispensary

    Passing by

    Travelers will see and have more history of this building

  3. Darajani Bazaar

    10 min

    1) travelers will visit and see the local Fish market.

    2) meat market.

    3) spice and fruits market.

  4. Anglican Zanzibar Diocese

    30 min Admission included

    1) traveler will visit and see the former slave market (Anglican charch)

    2) slave chambers

    3) slave monument

  5. Hamamni Persian Baths

    Passing by

    Travelers will see and have history of former sutlan haman

  6. Freddie Mercury Museum

    Passing by

    Travelers will see from out side the house where Freddie Mercury was born and have more history.

  7. The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

    10 min

    1) travelers wii see the fort.

    2) travelers wii see the Open-Air-theater

  8. House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)

    Passing by

    1) traveler will see house of wonder from outside.

    2) having more history.

  9. Forodhani Gardens

    Passing by

    1) traveler will see the Garden

    2) traveler have more history of the old custom

    3) traveler will see the white Arch

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • the travellers will find me at the center of the forodhani park

End point

  • the travellers will find me at the center of the forodhani park

Pickup points

  • Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar

the Travelers have to wait on their Hotel Reception and our Guide and Driver will have their Names.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Pick-up from Any Beach Hotels

    Toyota Alphard: Pick-up and drop off from any beach hotel by air conditioned private car

  • Pick-up from Stone Town Area

    Duration: 5 hours

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 62 reviews
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