Stone Town & Prison Island Tour
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.
More Information
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 until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Green Zanzibar Tours & Safari Company Limited
Corporate name: GREEN MOTION ZANZIBAR COMPANY LIMITED
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
