Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour

Discover the history and culture of Zanzibar on a guided tour. Visit a spice farm, explore Stone Town, and see the giant Aldabra tortoises as well as snorkel at Prison Island.
Explore Zanzibar’s unique heritage on this full-day tour that combines cultural history, nature, and adventure. Starting from your hotel, this journey takes you to a spice farm for an aromatic experience, the historic Stone Town for a walk through Zanzibar’s vibrant past, and Prison Island, where you’ll meet the iconic Aldabra tortoises and enjoy snorkeling at the crystal-clear waters.

Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. During the drive, your guide will provide a brief overview of the day’s itinerary and share fascinating facts about Zanzibar’s history and culture.

Arrive at one of Zanzibar’s famous spice farms, located in the lush countryside. Walk through the farm with an experienced guide who will introduce you to various tropical spices like cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and vanilla. Learn about their uses in cuisine, medicine, and cosmetics.

Enjoy a tasting session featuring seasonal tropical fruits such as jackfruit, mangoes, and starfruit. Test your knowledge by identifying spices using your senses of smell and touch. Engage with the farmers, who often demonstrate how they climb trees to harvest spices.

Head to Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the Old Fort's significance as a defense structure built by Omani Arabs.

Wander through narrow streets lined with vibrant markets, local shops, and intricately carved wooden doors. Enjoy a traditional Zanzibari meal at a local restaurant (optional, based on your preference).

Take a short, scenic boat ride to Prison Island, surrounded by turquoise waters. Learn about the island’s history as a former quarantine station and a prison for rebellious slaves. Meet the giant Aldabra tortoises, some over 100 years old, that roam freely on the island.

Dive into the pristine waters for a snorkeling session. Stroll along the white sandy beach or take in the serene surroundings. After a full day of exploration, your guide will escort you back to your hotel. Reflect on the day’s highlights during the drive and feel free to ask your guide any final questions.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.