3-Day Zanzibar Island Tour with Stone Town and Prison Island

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the historic streets of Stone Town, rich in culture and heritage
• 02 Enjoy a scenic boat trip to Prison Island, home to giant tortoises
• 03 Experience a flavorful spice tour and taste tropical fruits
• 04 Visit iconic sites like the House of Wonder and old Arab Fort
• 05 Relax on beautiful beaches, perfect for swimming and snorkeling

Visit Zanzibar Island on a 3-day tour that combines the history of Stone Town, a flavorful spice tour, and a boat trip to Prison Island. Explore landmark sites including the former slave market, the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, House of Wonder (Beit-Al-Ajab), the old Arab Fort, and the Palace Museum. Taste tropical fruits, discover a variety of spice plants, and enjoy time on Prison Island, home to Aldabra Giant Tortoises. The island's reef sanctuary also offers opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and beach relaxation.

Start the trip at 9:00 am to Prison Island, home of the Aldabra Giant Tortoises.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Zanzibar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Zanzibar and Transfer to Stone Town

• Arrive at Zanzibar airport or harbor.
• Transfer to your Stone Town hotel and check in.

2

Day 02

Stone Town Tour and Spice Plantation Visit

• Start the Stone Town tour in the morning at 09:00 am.
• Take a city tour around Zanzibar's Stone Town, a place with centuries of history.
• Visit the former slave market site, which now stands as an Anglican church built in 1871.
• Visit the Zanzibar Memorial Museum, House of Wonder built in 1883 (Beit-Al-Ajab), the old Arab Fort, Palace Museum, and the Old Indian Dispensary (cultural center), then continue to the Maruhubi Palace ruins via Living Stone House.
• Start the spice tour in the afternoon at 2:00 pm.
• Taste tropical fruits and visit the island's spice plantations. See a variety of spice plants and other interesting flora during the spice tour.
• Visit the Kidichi Bath, built in 1850 by the first Sultan for his wife Sheharzad, granddaughter of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia.
• Transfer to the harbor or airport for departure.

3

Day 03

Prison Island Boat Trip and Beach Relaxation

• Start the trip at 9:00 am to Prison Island, home of the Aldabra Giant Tortoises.
• Flanked by an amazing beach and reef sanctuary, the island is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and beach relaxation.
• Return to Stone Town at 2:00 pm.
• Transfer to the harbor or airport for departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transfer from Stone Town to Rasmichamvi
• Guide in Stone Town
• Accommodation during your stay in Zanzibar
• Two meals daily
• Transfer to and from the airport

What's Not Included

• Tips for your guide
• Alcoholic and soft drinks during your stay in Zanzibar
• Laundry
• Anything of a personal nature

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.