Zanzibar: Private Tour to Prison Island and Stone Town with Lunch

Start your private full-day tour with hotel pickup from any location in Zanzibar. Travel by van to Stone Town and board a traditional dhow boat to Prison Island, also known as Changuu or Turtle Island. Originally intended as a prison, the island later served as a quarantine station and is now home to over 50 tortoises, some over 100 years old. Enjoy time to explore the island, feed the tortoises, and snorkel in the clear waters.

Return to Stone Town to begin a guided walking tour through its historic streets, learning about the town’s Swahili, Arab, Indian, and European influences. Visit landmarks such as the Old Slave Market, City Market, Palace Museum, House of Wonder, and Freddie Mercury’s former home. You will also see the Peace Memorial and the Natural History Museum.

The tour ends with a traditional lunch at a local restaurant before drop-off at your hotel.

Highlights

• Visit Prison Island and see over 50 giant tortoises
• Snorkel in clear waters and discover marine life and coral reefs
• Explore the historic streets and UNESCO landmarks of Stone Town
• Enjoy lunch at a traditional local restaurant
• Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Zanzibar

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Sun hat
• Swimwear
• Towel
• Sunscreen

Know before you go

• Not suitable for pregnant women