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Discover the history of the Giant Tortoises on a guided tour of Prison Island. Explore the most important sites in the center of Stone Town with a guide and visit night food market at Forodhani Park

Highlights

• Discover the history of the Giant Tortoises on a guided tour of Prison Island
• Explore the most important sites in the center of Stone Town with a guide
• Visit and Learn the history of the Old House Church and the Slave Marketthe
• Photos in the narrow streets of Stone Town

Description

Sail to Prison Island, also known as Changuu Island, on a boat trip from Stone Town. See the giant tortoises that live on the island, and then return to Stone Town for a guided walking tour. Finish the day with a visit to the night food market at Forodhani Park. Meet your guide at Forodhani in Stone Town and set sail to Prison Island. Learn about the history of the island and its giant tortoises from your guide. See the tortoises and have the chance to swim and relax on the beach. Return to Stone Town and begin a guided walking tour. Visit the most important sites in the center of Stone Town like the House of Wonders, Darajani Market, and the former slave market. Walk around Darajani Market and the narrow streets of Stone Town, where you can shop for souvenirs and take photos. Explore the culture of the Swahili people and Zanzibar and visit an old church to experience the history of the building. Finally, visit the night food market at Forodhani Park and try local dishes like Ulojo, Zanzibar pizza, shawarma, and mishikaki.

Includes

Local guide Boat ride to Prison Island Walking tour of Stone Town Entry fees Prison Island $ katholik church Hotel pick up and drop off from your hotel and back (if option selected) Dinner at Forodhani Gardens Food Market with all mentioned dishes (Zanzibar pizza, urojo, shawarama, spice tea or coffee) One drink in local restaurant with nice view

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a lot of walking on uneven surfaces. Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun. It's recommended to bring water to stay hydrated. Camera is allowed, but respect the animals by not touching them or using flash photography. Dinner at Forodhani food market is included, but any additional food or drinks will be at your own expense. Be prepared for a boat ride; if you are prone to seasickness, consider taking preventative measures beforehand.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund