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Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience
4.6(9)Zanzibar4 hours
VIATOR2.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.9(8)
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$95 / person
Location
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, IT, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Mk Zanzibar Tours
Meeting point
Go at the Forodhani Park, get inside the park right in the middle you will see a pavilion or a podium, you will find me there sitting on the bench wearing a cap and a small bag
Description
The tour provides chance of exploring UNESCO world heritage site; therefore, guests will be able to learn a lot about the history of the East African old town, Zanzibar history, norms and tradition, art and culture, experiencing narrow alleys and walk down the local bazaar, the tour will take tourists to see Freddy Mercury House, shopping at the bazaar, show stone town architecture, visit Zanzibar doors and take nice pictures and so much more
In addition to that, guests will learn and hear much information about the longest living creatures on earth, which is the giant tortoises, take very nice pictures with these, and in addition to that go to visit the old prison
The tour fits all, from single travelers and couple, family with children as well as student groups and elders
Tour Options
Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience
Itinerary
Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
Admission included60 min
Prison Island got its name from the prison built to separate Zanzibar citizens to the isolation of the Island looking out at the coast. Previously owned by Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never used and the Island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary and prison ruins. Prison Island is 30 minutes away from stone town by local boat. Originally thought to be from the Islands of Seychelles some of these tortoises are said to be over 100 years old. .The prison Island is a great companion to a morning city tour. After an eventful morning of walking through the busy streets of Zanzibar, you can enjoy this slow and relaxing island excursion.
Stone Town
120 min
Follow the trails of the sultans, slaves and explorers in the winding streets of stone town. Your guide will tell you about the events that shaped Zanzibar, leading through the buildings where it all happened such as the former slave market, Anglican cathedral and house of wonders. While tracing steps of the past, the walking tour provides you with a window into modern life in stone town. Explore the markets, sea food and fish piled in the fish market, fresh loaves of bread in wicker baskets and the neat stacks of fruit and vegetables. Children play in the streets in the residential areas, mamas sit out and gossip while the men play board games. The stone town walking tour is very flexible and can be adapted to suit your interest and time frame, if you are a shopaholic, culture vulture or history buff. If you want to hunt for antiques and souvenir shop. Our guide can recommend and develop routes and itineraries that will optimize your time and get the most out of your trip.
What's included
Included
Scenic Local Boat for go and return, as well as Professional Local Guide
Not included
Tips(optional)
Personal expenses
All entrance fees and Government taxes are not included in our tour price, in stone town 10 USD per person, in Prison 22 USD per person
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Important Information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience take?
Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience cost?
Prices start at $95 per person for this Zanzibar experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Go at the Forodhani Park, get inside the park right in the middle you will see a pavilion or a podium, you will find me there sitting on the bench wearing a cap and a small bag. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Prison Island and Zanzibar Stone Town Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mk Zanzibar Tours.
Reviews(9)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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cheytea
October 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Worth it.
Our guide was awesome, funny, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. Everything we were hoping for on the tour. Prison island was fun, the boat ride there and back was comfortable and scenic, and the stone town part of the tour was super informative. The tour is a great option for people visiting zanzibar only for a few days and want to make the most of their time, while still learning about and experiencing the island. It is a bit expensive but i think it's totally worth it if you want an experienced, knowledgeable guide with great English skills.
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David_C
January 8, 2026 · via Viator
Hidden Costs that are advertised as included but are not.
Good trip with fantastic guide. Unfortunately trip has costs that are advertised as included but are NOT e.g Entry fee for Prison Island extra $12 per person, Prison Island tax $10 per person. The slave museum in Stone Town $10 per person which I expected to pay for.
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sabinab2026
January 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Top experience
Very nice experience! The tour guide Mohammed was very patient with us, he explained all the history of this place and made our tour perfect. I strongly recommend
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laurenzor2025
June 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing day
Very chill and nice person.
Takes his time and adapts the tour to your needs.
Well organised and chill day! “Pole pole”
Sante sana
Operator response
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
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GOA1989
June 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Worth while…
Experiencing the phenomenon site seeing of the divine diversity of Zanzibar… very interesting indeed and well worth the visit.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
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333rajkog
May 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A very nice trip
It was very good and there was a lot of information with a lot of fun .
I would recommend the tour with this guide to anyone.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
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gianam100
May 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
We had a very good captain and we had a private trip. Our tour guide was the best
We took so many photos! Our captain and tour guide were so good . We started with Nakupenda had a nice lunch then we went to prison island and saw the giant turtles. Had lots of fun
Operator response
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
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edvards475
January 10, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very good
I thought it will be better place to general visit the Island, but very interesting history. The guid (Mohammed) where knowlegde about the history, and also the general information about Zanzibar and the other Island around. Good guid.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your 4-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
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mariannem593
January 3, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Exciting trip through Stone Town!
We did Prison Island and Stone Town tour. It was very nice. Mohammed is very knowledgable, eas, and funny. We enjoyed it.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed and had a great time. We’d love to welcome you back soon
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