Private Guided Tour to Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, Stone Town

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Zanzibar. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour combining Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, and Stone Town
  • 02 Visit Prison Island’s historic buildings and long jetty
  • 03 See giant tortoises and snorkel on pristine corals
  • 04 Relax, swim, and sunbathe on Nakupenda’s sandbank
  • 05 Enjoy a seafood lunch with drinks
  • 06 Explore Stone Town’s UNESCO-recognized Old Fort and historic lanes
  • 07 Pass key sites including House of Wonder, Darajani Market, and Freddie Mercury House

Discover some of Zanzibar’s most memorable highlights on a private full-day experience that combines history, nature, and time by the sea. Travel to Prison Island to explore its historic buildings, see giant tortoises, and enjoy snorkeling among pristine corals before continuing to Nakupenda Beach for sunbathing, swimming, and a seafood lunch.

Your day also includes a guided visit through Stone Town, where narrow lanes, historic landmarks, bustling markets, and cultural sites reveal the character of this UNESCO-recognized old city. With private guiding, transport, and snorkeling equipment included, this tour offers a varied and relaxed way to experience Zanzibar.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Zanzibar
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Stop At: Prison Island - Changuu Private Island. Discover natural beauty of Prison Island on this full Day Tour that includes a Snorkeling on a Pristine Corals. With your Guide, visit the viewpoint at Prison Historical Buildings and a long Jetty with Peacocks. See Giant Tortoises Sunbathe on a beautiful small White Sands Beach. Pickup and drop-off included. Book Last Minutes while in Zanzibar.Stop At: Nakupenda Beach; Pristine Sandbank. Visit and enjoy Nakupenda Beach on a full-day tour that’s all about snorkeling and sunbathing on one of Zanzibar’s most pristine beaches. From the pristine sandbank, swim in shallow waters or simply sunbathe on the beach and enjoy the warmth of the tropical sun. Relax and bask in the sun under the clear Zanzibar sky. Enjoy delicious seafood Lunch with mouthwatering drinks.Stop At: Stone Town Zanzibar. Discover the iconic sites of an ancient Arab city on a private, full-day tour of Stone Town. Take in the broad Royal Sultans Palace and the 18th-century architecture of House of Wonder, then go deep into the UNESCO-recognized Old Fort. Follow narrow lanes to covered bazaars and an eminent madrasa; pass Hindu Temple and Freddie Mercury House. Get a glimpse of daily life in bustling Darajani Spices Market. Discover Zanzibar art in the Painting Exhibition House.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Zanzibar. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • we pick up all guests at the reception of the hotel

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Zanzibar.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Zanzibar.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Zanzibar..

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