Viberest
Tours

Zanzibar: Day Trip Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island

Zanzibar City, Tanzaniaby Beach & Safari

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 1000 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English, French, Spanish

Viberest eSIM

Stay connected in Tanzania

No roaming fees · installs in minutes

Get Tanzania eSIM See all Tanzania plans

Overview

Experience a wonderful day exploring the historic city of Stone Town, learn why Zanzibar is known as 'Spice Island' and visit Prison Island, home to the giant land tortoise! So much to see and so much more to learn. Definitely, an excursion that will be worth it! Kindly note that the guide can flexibly adjust the route throughout the excursion.

What's included

  • Spice Farm Entry ticket (only if option selected)
  • Boat transportation to Prison Island
  • Lunch
  • Hotel drop-off in Zanzibar island
  • Prison Island fee of 22 USD per person (only if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup in Zanzibar island
  • Experienced Guide
  • Bottled water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Spice farm Guided Tour (only if option selected)
  • Prison Island Guided Tour
  • Slave market entry ticket of 10 USD per person (only if option selected)
  • Stone Town guided tour
  • Tip(optional)
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stone Town

    2.5 hours

    You will start your tour in the beautiful city of Stone Town which is the oldest city of Zanzibar. This will be a walking tour so that you can take in everything that you will see and touch. Not only will you get to see the beautiful architecture that the city has to offer but also visit the different sites such as the Sultanś's palace and even learn about the slave trade that went on back in the day.

  2. 2

    Jambo Spice Farm

    2.5 hours

    After your walking tour, you will then drive to the plantation and learn why Zanzibar is known as ¨Spice Island¨ by getting to smell, touch and even taste some of the crops grown on this beautiful Island and learn what the spices were once originally used for.

  3. 3

    Prison Island - Changuu Private Island

    3 hours

    Prison Island is home to the large land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles. You will also learn about the prison that is on this Island which is now no longer in use. From 15.1.2024 the entrance for Prison island will be 12 + 3 usd ( marine conservation).

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

Cancellation policy

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

Viberest eSIM

Stay online in Tanzania — from the moment you land in Zanzibar City

  • Maps, translation & messaging — no roaming fees
  • Install by QR in minutes, keep your own number
  • Delivered to your email right after checkout

More things to do in Zanzibar City

View all

Bookings are made with our partner Viator. Viberest may earn a commission when you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.

from $68per person

Date & travelers on Viator

Book now