5-Hour Zanzibar Stone Town and Spice Farm Tour with Prison Island

5 Hours Round trip from Stone Town Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat trip to Prison Island to visit the giant Aldabra tortoises
02 Stone Town walking tour featuring the Old Fort, House of Wonders, former Slave Market, and Freddie Mercury House
03 Explore Stone Town's bustling local market and winding historic streets with your guide
04 Visit a traditional spice farm to see, smell, and taste fresh spices and tropical fruits
05 Experience why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island

Discover the best of Zanzibar in one memorable half-day experience, combining the history and atmosphere of Stone Town with the island's famous flavours. With hotel pickup or a meeting point in Stone Town, take a short boat ride to Prison Island to meet the giant Aldabra tortoises and enjoy Indian Ocean views before returning to the old town. Continue on a guided walking tour through Stone Town's winding streets, visiting key landmarks and local markets while learning about Zanzibar's rich culture. Wrap up with a visit to a traditional spice farm, where you'll see, smell, and taste fresh spices and tropical fruits that earned Zanzibar its nickname, the Spice Island.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Zanzibar

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Prison Island, Stone Town and Spice Farm Experience

09:00 AM - Hotel Pickup / Meeting Point
Meet your guide at your hotel or the agreed meeting point in Stone Town.

09:30 AM - Prison Island Tour
Take a short boat ride to Prison Island. Visit the giant Aldabra tortoises, learn about the island's history, and enjoy beautiful views of the Indian Ocean.

11:30 AM - Stone Town Walking Tour
Explore the historic streets of Stone Town, including the Old Fort, House of Wonders, the former Slave Market, the Freddie Mercury House, and the bustling local market while learning about Zanzibar's rich culture and history.

01:30 PM - Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (optional and at your own expense unless included in the package).

02:30 PM - Spice Farm Tour
Visit a traditional spice farm to discover why Zanzibar is known as the "Spice Island." See, smell, and taste a variety of fresh spices and tropical fruits while learning about their uses.

05:00 PM - Return
Transfer back to your hotel or drop-off at the agreed location.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Stone Town 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional tour guide (German, English & French)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (within selected areas)
Private transportation
Entrance fees to all included attractions
Guided Stone Town walking tour
Guided Spice Farm tour
Bottled drinking water
All government taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Meals and drinks (except bottled water)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver
Any items or services not specifically mentioned under "What's Included"

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), Stone Town, Zanzibar. Please provide your hotel name after booking. If you are staying in Stone Town, your guide will meet you at your hotel. If you are staying outside Stone Town, pickup can be arranged from your hotel or another agreed meeting point.

Tour start

Stone Town, Zanzibar Hotel pickup in Stone Town or selected Zanzibar hotels