3-Hour Prison Island Boat Tour from Zanzibar with Giant Turtles

3 Hours Round trip from Pickup you at your hotel any Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Boat trip to Prison Island from Zanzibar
02 Guided storytelling about Zanzibar's history and Prison Island's past
03 Learn about the Sultanate of Oman and the legacy of the slave market
04 See giant turtles aged around one hundred and fifty years
05 Compact 3-hour experience that fits easily into your Zanzibar plans

Set off on a memorable 3-hour boat trip from Zanzibar to Prison Island, combining coastal scenery with guided storytelling about the island's past. Learn about Zanzibar's layered history, including the era of the Sultanate of Oman and the legacy of the slave market, as you travel across the water. On arrival, enjoy time to explore Prison Island and see giant turtles said to be around one hundred and fifty years old before returning by boat.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Zanzibar

Languages English, German, Italian, Polish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Boat Trip to Prison Island and Zanzibar History

Enjoy pickup and transfer before setting out by boat to Prison Island. During the journey, learn about the history of Zanzibar, including Prison Island, the slave market, and the era of the Sultan of Oman. On arrival, your guide will share full information about the island before your return by boat.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup you at your hotel any 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation from the hotel and return
Boat transportation from the front of the hotel or nearby Forodhani to Prison Island
Entrance fee
Tour guide in your language