Highlights
- Indulge your senses in an array of aromas as you walk through a spice farm
- See Stone Town's landmarks like the Palace Museum, Sultan’s Palace, and Old Fort
- Admire colonial buildings and exquisitely carved Zanzibari hardwood doorways
- Meet Aldabra tortoises, one of the world's largest tortoises, on Prison Island
- Gain cultural and historical insight into a former era of trade and exploration
Description
Option 1: Stone Town, Spice Farm & Prison Island Full-Day Tour
Discover the best of Zanzibar in one unforgettable day, combining culture, history, and nature. This guided tour begins with convenient hotel pickup and takes you through three of the island’s most iconic experiences.
Stone Town Walking Tour
Start your day exploring Stone Town, the historic heart of Zanzibar City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through its maze of narrow streets lined with limestone buildings, carved wooden doors, and vibrant markets.
Learn about the island’s rich cultural heritage, shaped by Arab, Indian, Persian, and European influences. Visit key landmarks including the former slave market, Sultan’s Palace, and old Arab mansions, while gaining insight into the island’s complex history, including its role in the slave trade. You’ll also have time to browse local shops for unique souvenirs.
Spice Farm Tour
Continue your journey to a traditional spice farm, where Zanzibar’s nickname, “Spice Island,” truly comes to life.
Enjoy an interactive guided tour where you’ll see, smell, and taste a wide variety of spices and tropical fruits, including cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, turmeric, black pepper, and more. Learn about their cultivation, uses, and historical significance.
After the tour, relax and enjoy a delicious traditional Swahili lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Prison Island (Changuu Island)
End your day with a scenic boat trip to Prison Island. Discover its fascinating past as a former detention site and quarantine station.
The island is now home to the famous Aldabra giant tortoises, originally brought from the Seychelles. Get up close to these incredible creatures, some of which are over 100 years old and weigh up to 200 kg.
After your visit, return by boat to Stone Town, where your driver will take you back to your hotel.
Please note: The guide may adjust the itinerary slightly to ensure the best possible experience.
Option 2: Spice Farm Tour
Immerse yourself in Zanzibar’s rich agricultural heritage with this half-day spice farm experience.
After hotel pickup, travel to a local spice plantation where you’ll discover a wide variety of spices, herbs, and tropical fruits. Your guide will explain how these crops are grown and used in everyday life, from cooking to traditional medicine.
Engage your senses as you smell, touch, and taste fresh ingredients directly from the farm.
After the tour, relax as your driver takes you back to your hotel, bringing your experience to a comfortable close.
Includes
Hotel transfers
Experienced driver and English-speaking guide
Guided tour
Spice farm, Prison Island and Stone Town tour
Boat transportation to Prison Island
Entry tickets (if option selected)
Lunch (if option selected)
Bottle of water
Prison Island entry ticket (if option selected)
Slave Market entry (ticket if option selected)
10$ per person Slave Market entry ticket (if option selected)
Excludes
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Important Information
- Your driver will meet you at the hotel reception. Please be ready in the lobby 5 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time
- Important Information Please note that the Shared Group Tour requires a minimum of six participants to operate
- If the minimum of 6 participants is not reached, our guest relations coordinator will contact you to reschedule the tour
- As this is a shared tour, please expect brief stopovers during transportation while the driver efficiently collects all guests from their hotels
- If you are celebrating a special occasion, please inform us in advance via our WhatsApp number so that we can make appropriate arrangements
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
