Zanzibar: Full-Day Spice Farm, Stone Town and Prison Island Tortoise Private Tour

Begin your experience with a spice farm tour in the island’s countryside, where you’ll see and taste the many spices Zanzibar is known for—like cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, turmeric, and more. You’ll also watch a coconut climber in action and enjoy a tropical fruit tasting.

Continue to Stone Town, the cultural and historic heart of Zanzibar. As you walk its narrow streets with your guide, explore key sites such as the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the old slave market, learning how centuries of trade shaped the island’s identity.

Afterwards, take a short boat ride to Prison Island (Changuu Island). Once used to detain rebellious slaves and quarantine passengers, the island is now home to giant Aldabra tortoises. Walk among them, relax on the island, and enjoy the views of the turquoise sea.

Your tour ends with return transport to your hotel.

Highlights

• Taste and smell fresh spices grown locally in Zanzibar’s countryside
• Explore the UNESCO-listed Stone Town and visit cultural and historical sites
• Discover Prison Island and see giant Aldabra tortoises up close
• Enjoy tropical fruit tastings and insights into local spice cultivation
• Learn about Zanzibar’s colonial, trading, and slave history with a private guide

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Light clothing and a sun hat
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Swimwear (optional if you plan to wade at Prison Island)
• Camera

Know Before You Go

• Expect to walk on uneven cobbled streets in Stone Town
• Entrance to Stone Town historical sites is included
• This is a private group tour, tailored to your schedule