5-Hour Stone Town and Prison Island Tour
Highlights
Zanzibar
cultural, historical, Story Telling
Private Tour
5 Hours
Easy
English, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swahili
Languages
English, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swahili
Description
Sign up for a short tour and explore the two interesting locations of Zanzibar, Prison Island and Stone Town. Stroll through the market of Stone Town, which offers a chance for history lovers to know and understand the history of Zanzibar through time. Take a boat ride to reach Prison Island and explore the island while hearing the story behind the name and how it is associated with slavery.
Itinerary
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Stone Town and Prison Island Tour
- Meet the tour guide and start exploring Stone Town. The guide will explain to you the history behind Zanzibar`s culture, lifestyle, economy, food, wearing style, slave market, leadership, and stone-based buildings. You may indulge in shopping in Stone town. Lots of key buildings are still in place, some being turned into great museums like the infamous House of Wonders and the neighbouring Old Fort. The best part of all is exploring the multicultural and multi-religion communities living together in harmony.
- Head to the Prison Island by boat (30 minutes). In 1893, Lloyd Mathews built the prison. The prison idea was to send violent criminals from the Tanganyika mainland to Prison Island. The Prison Island ended up being used as a quarantine center, instead of a prison, for yellow fever epidemics that once raged through the region. Prison Island remained in the ownership of the government, which converted the newer quarantine buildings into a guest house.
- See and play with the giant tortoises at Prison Island. The old prison still remains standing, providing shelter for some of the giant tortoises which can now only be found on this island and in the cells.
- Enjoy snorkelling in the waters. A great addition to the program, especially for those touring with children.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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