Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The tour provides chance of exploring UNESCO world heritage site; therefore, guests will be able to learn a lot about the history of the East African old town, Zanzibar history, norms and tradition, art and culture, experiencing narrow alleys and walk down the local bazaar, the tour will take tourists to see Freddy Mercury House, shopping at the bazaar, show stone town architecture, visit Zanzibar doors and take nice pictures and so much more In addition to that, guests will learn and hear much information about the longest living creatures on earth, which is the giant tortoises, take very nice pictures with these, and in addition to that go to visit the old prison The tour fits all, from single travelers and couple, family with children as well as student groups and elders
Inclusions
What's included
- Scenic Local Boat for go and return, as well as Professional Local Guide
What's not
- Tips(optional)
- Personal expenses
- All entrance fees and Government taxes are not included in our tour price, in stone town 10 USD per person, in Prison 22 USD per person
Itinerary
Prison Island got its name from the prison built to separate Zanzibar citizens to the isolation of the Island looking out at the coast. Previously owned by Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never used and the Island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary and prison ruins. Prison Island is 30 minutes away from stone town by local boat. Originally thought to be from the Islands of Seychelles some of these tortoises are said to be over 100 years old. .The prison Island is a great companion to a morning city tour. After an eventful morning of walking through the busy streets of Zanzibar, you can enjoy this slow and relaxing island excursion.
Follow the trails of the sultans, slaves and explorers in the winding streets of stone town. Your guide will tell you about the events that shaped Zanzibar, leading through the buildings where it all happened such as the former slave market, Anglican cathedral and house of wonders. While tracing steps of the past, the walking tour provides you with a window into modern life in stone town. Explore the markets, sea food and fish piled in the fish market, fresh loaves of bread in wicker baskets and the neat stacks of fruit and vegetables. Children play in the streets in the residential areas, mamas sit out and gossip while the men play board games. The stone town walking tour is very flexible and can be adapted to suit your interest and time frame, if you are a shopaholic, culture vulture or history buff. If you want to hunt for antiques and souvenir shop. Our guide can recommend and develop routes and itineraries that will optimize your time and get the most out of your trip.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Go at the Forodhani Park, get inside the park right in the middle you will see a pavilion or a podium, you will find me there sitting on the bench wearing a cap and a small bag
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Mk Zanzibar Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tanzania, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 1189 experiences we list in Tanzania, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 202 of 1189.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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