Zanzibar Stone Town, Prison Island and Spice Farm Private Tour

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About this activity

Our tour offers an authentic Zanzibar experience, combining the history of Stone Town, the natural beauty and giant tortoises of Prison Island, and the rich flavors of a traditional Spice Farm—all guided by a knowledgeable local who brings the island’s stories and culture to life

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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, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: KHAMIS TRAVEL AND TOURS

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Youth (9–16 years) · Adults (17–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guide
Included: fruits
Included: Entrance fees: Prison island and the former slave market church

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Not included: wheel chair
Not included: personal expenses

Itinerary

Stone Town

3 hours Admission included

Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the intact historical Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It’s plenty of shops, its mix of people, its bustling markets and restaurants, mosques, churches and Hindu temples combine and different cultures.

On our Stone Town tour you can discover interesting artifacts like the curved Arab doors with brass studs, curved balconies, the colonial post office or the Kanga market. Our guides will spot the most interesting things.

The tour includes the central market, the former slave market, Anglican cathedral, house of Wonder, Old fort, Freddie Mercury House and much more.
Prison Island - Changuu Private Island

2 hours Admission included

Today the island is a small tourist resort, famous for its giant tortoises. Our tour guide will give you a short introduction to the islet’s interesting past and you can then spend some time sunbathing, swimming, or walking around to see tortoises and peacocks.

Moreover, a traditional wooden boat will bring you to Prison Island. The islet was formerly used as a private detention for disobedient slaves. Later a jail was constructed, but never actually used.
Jambo Spice Farm

3 hours Admission included

You will be overwhelmed by the abundance of exotic spice, fruits and vegetables growing in these tropical gardens. Savour different fresh spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla or black pepper. Taste a variety of fruits ranging from rose apple to sweet lemon to guava!

It is also interesting to learn how some plants are used not only by the local population to cure certain maladies, and how others such as henna, perfume tree and lipstick trees find their value for preparing cosmetics.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Tembo House Hotel

Please be ready at your hotel reception or the agreed pickup location at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Our driver or guide will ask for your name at the reception upon arrival.