Prison Island and Stone Town Private Tour
Description
This is a private tour that includes the two most recommended activities to do in Stone Town; the Prison Island, and the Stone Town City Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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Itinerary
At Prison Island, you will able to See Aldabra Giant Tortoise, Peacocks, Dik-dik (species of small Antelope), Prison ruins, etc. An interesting fact about the Aldabra Giant tortoise is that they can live for more than 200 years. The Oldest one at Prison Island is 197 years old. They are one of the world's longest-living animals. Prison Ruins: This is a building that was erected in 1983 to host the Central Prison of Zanzibar. The Jail construction Started in 1893, In the same year, They had been a Cholera Epidemic in Egypt, and shortly afterward Bubonic Plague in Bombay. Since Zanzibar was the Main East African Port, Authorities decided That the Prison and other Erected Buildings were to keep in readiness as a Quarantine Station to proper control measures for vessels and their passengers to avoid the risk of an Epidemic in the Zanzibar Archipelago.
Stone Town is well known for its architecture and also It is one of the oldest cities in Africa and a former Trading destination in East Africa. On this tour, we will explore the Historic City of Stone Town sights which includes; Anglican Cathedral (former Slave market, House of Wonders (National museum in Zanzibar), Palace Museum, the Old Fort, Hamamni Baths, Catholic Cathedral, Freddy Mercury House, Darajani Market, and other sights.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer convenient pickup options to make your experience hassle-free. Depending on your booking selection, pickup may be available from either Stone Town or any location across Zanzibar. You’ll see the specific pickup options clearly during the booking process. Select the option that best suits your location and needs.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Take water with you. The tour was very interesting and informative. Our heart broke for the slaves that horrible time in history. Both our guides had the information required. All our questions were answered clearly. Prison island was very interesting also. To see the good work of the preservation of these ancient creatures is a great thing Zanzibar is doing. Hopefully they can be released into the wild one day.
Guild was great but it seemed a shame the way the tortoise are kept especially the young ones spending 10 years in a small cage. The town was great plenty to see and do guild happy to do things your way
We did a prison island tour with Ahmed which was very nice. Everyone was attentive to our needs and questions and adapted to our rhythm and schedule. We also booked airport pick-ups and drop-offs with the Sultan Tours. All the drivers were always 100% on time, safe transportation and even after booking and payment they still accommodated to our very last-minute changes of plans. I recommend the Sultan Tours for a reliable service!
Learned and explored lot in Stone Town and Prison Island, M<y tour guide let me stay as long as i wanted at anyplace he never rush me and always helpful and so energetic. Had fun at tortoise area, Prison Ruins and Swimming at Prison Island. Also had a wonderful time exploring the narrow street of Stone Town, learning the History and visit the former Slave Trade market, Visiting all popular landmarks nearby, and finally enjoying great sunset view at the rooftop restaurant with a local beer. It is a day I cant forget, I'm so glad to found The Sultan Tours, I highly recommend them.
Thank you so much for the 5 stars ranking, your kind words means alot to us. We do appreciate alot and we are glad to here that you were satisfied
