Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience
Description
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
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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.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Good trip with fantastic guide. Unfortunately trip has costs that are advertised as included but are NOT e.g Entry fee for Prison Island extra $12 per person, Prison Island tax $10 per person. The slave museum in Stone Town $10 per person which I expected to pay for.
Very nice experience! The tour guide Mohammed was very patient with us, he explained all the history of this place and made our tour perfect. I strongly recommend
Very chill and nice person. Takes his time and adapts the tour to your needs. Well organised and chill day! “Pole pole” Sante sana
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
Experiencing the phenomenon site seeing of the divine diversity of Zanzibar… very interesting indeed and well worth the visit.
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
It was very good and there was a lot of information with a lot of fun . I would recommend the tour with this guide to anyone.
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
We took so many photos! Our captain and tour guide were so good . We started with Nakupenda had a nice lunch then we went to prison island and saw the giant turtles. Had lots of fun
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
I thought it will be better place to general visit the Island, but very interesting history. The guid (Mohammed) where knowlegde about the history, and also the general information about Zanzibar and the other Island around. Good guid.
Thank you so much for your 4-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
We did Prison Island and Stone Town tour. It was very nice. Mohammed is very knowledgable, eas, and funny. We enjoyed it.
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
