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Stone Town: Stone Town and Prison Island Private Day Trip

4.6 / 5

70 reviews

Activity provider: Upendo Tours & Safaris
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    Stone Town: Stone Town and Prison Island Private Day Trip

    Activity provider: Upendo Tours & Safaris

    4.6

    70 reviews

    From US$ 55 per person

    See the most fascinating historical sites in Stone Town and Prison Island. After diving into the local history, dive into the beautiful waters alongside giant tortoises and colorful fish.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
    Duration 6 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, French, German, Italian
    Pickup included
    This option includes a collection within the Stone Town area only - please confirm your hotel details
    Small group
    Limited to 12 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
    • Walking on narrows streets of Stone Town to see the local life
    • Visit Lloyd Mathew's monument
    Full description

    See the National Museum of Zanzibar (rebuilt in 1883) and the Arab fort while passing along bazaar streets towards the famous Freddie Mercury house. See the old slave market, fruit market, and spice market — don’t miss the classic Zanzibar curved doors decorating the stone town.  After you have explored Stone Town, you’ll have an opportunity to take a short break before heading to Prison Island. Prison Island is also known as Changuu Island, the nickname came from the island being used by some sultans of Zanzibar to detain enslaved people.

    While you are on this island, you can swim and take pictures with giant tortoises. 

    Includes
    • Pickup and drop-off from your hotel
    • Entrance fees
    • Transport waiting charge
    • Experienced professional tour guide
    • Taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees
    • Beverages
    Not suitable for
    • Pregnant women
    • People with mobility impairments

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Swimwear
    • Towel
    • Sunscreen
    • Water

    Know before you go

    • Please keep in mind that the first portion of your tour you will be walking, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring water
    • The second portion of your tour you will have the opportunity to swim and relax on the beach
    • Bring swimwear and a snack
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.6 /5

    based on 70 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.7/5
    • Transportation
      4.5/5
    • Service
      5/5
    • Organization
      5/5

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    Haij was the best tour guide! He was knowledgeable and explained everything so perfectly to us. He tailor made this private tour to suit our needs and was prompt, honest and was excellent value for money. We would recommend Upendo tours and Haij when visiting Zanzibar!

    March 26, 2023

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom Verified booking

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    Prison Island ist leider aufgrund des vielen Mülls und der schlechten Haltung der jungen Schildkröten sehr enttäuschend. Mehr ist auch fast nicht zu erkunden. Stone Town ist auf jeden Fall eine Erkundung wert, fast schon zwangsweise mit Guide, da man sich sonst nicht zurecht findet. Wenn man dann noch so ein netten Guide hat wie Muhammed, macht es darauf eine Tour die sich gelohnt hat.

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    March 26, 2023

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    Our guide (Hadji) was on time, he was very helpful and insightful ... He gave us an unforgettable experience... The 4 miles crossing from Stone town to Prison island was Breath taking... At Prison island, we fed and massaged old (100years) and very young tortoise ... They enjoyed it... Then we sailed back to Stone town and visited the historic city center... (Slavery museum, slaves room, Freddy Mercury's house, spice && Fish && meat market) etc... I recommend this activity to anyone who want to learn more about the history of Zanzibar...

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    March 26, 2023

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