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Home/Destinations/Zanzibar/Zanzibar in 1 day
1 day · Zanzibar itinerary

Zanzibar in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Zanzibar? See the city and the sea. Here is how to spend one perfect day on the spice island — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Stone Town
  2. 2Spice farm
  3. 3Prison Island
  4. 4Sandbank lunch

Morning: Stone Town

Explore the UNESCO alleys and bazaars.

Midday: spice farm

Smell and taste the island’s spices.

Afternoon: Prison Island

Meet tortoises and relax on the sandbank.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Zanzibar — prices per person.

Stone Town Hidden Gems: Historical Walking Tour with Local Guide
Zanzibar
Stone Town Hidden Gems: Historical Walking Tour with Local Guide
5.0(77)·2–3 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
Private Tour Zanzibar Unique Stone Town with spice Farm Plantations
Zanzibar
Private Tour Zanzibar Unique Stone Town with spice Farm Plantations
5.0(60)·5 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Zanzibar: Amazing white sandbank & snorkeling with BBQ Lunch
Zanzibar
Zanzibar: Amazing white sandbank & snorkeling with BBQ Lunch
5.0(17)·4–6 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Private Full Day Tour to Spice Farm Stone Town and Prison Island
Zanzibar
Private Full Day Tour to Spice Farm Stone Town and Prison Island
5.0(24)·8–9 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
8 hours Private Catamaran Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank
Zanzibar
8 hours Private Catamaran Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank
5.0(16)·8 hours
from$2,000/ person
via Viator
Private Stone Town Walking Tour
Zanzibar
Private Stone Town Walking Tour
5.0(40)·3 hours
from$43/ person
via Viator
Spice Farm,Jozani forest,Kuza cave,Paje beach&The Rock Restrant
Zanzibar City
Spice Farm,Jozani forest,Kuza cave,Paje beach&The Rock Restrant
5.0(17)·10 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Private Stone Town Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank Tour
Zanzibar
Private Stone Town Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank Tour
5.0(15)·7 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator

Zanzibar in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Zanzibar in one day?
Yes — explore Stone Town in the morning, visit a spice farm at midday, and take a Prison Island and sandbank boat trip in the afternoon.
What is the best one-day Zanzibar tour?
A combined Stone Town, spice farm and Prison Island tour is the most rewarding way to spend a single day on the island.
How much does one day in Zanzibar cost?
Budget roughly €40–€90 per person for a combined Stone Town, spice and Prison Island tour with lunch.

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