Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour and Prison Island Day Tour
ID: GYG698826-1189526
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover the historic charm of Stone Town and uncover why Zanzibar is famously called the Spice Island with an informative guided tour. Afterwards, take a boat trip to Prison Island and see tortoise.
Experience a full-day guided tour of Zanzibar, combining a walking tour of Stone Town, a visit to an organic spice farm, and an exploration of historic Prison Island. Begin your adventure by navigating the intricate maze of bustling alleyways framed by towering limestone houses in Stone Town, the oldest district of Zanzibar City. Relive the grandeur of this port city's past as you walk through its winding streets, admiring former palaces, the Sultan’s Palace, and Arab mansions while gaining insights into the dark history of the slave trade.
Following the walking tour, drive to a spice plantation to discover why Zanzibar is renowned as the "Spice Island." Engage your senses by smelling, touching, and tasting various spices and learning about their traditional uses.
Conclude your day with a boat ride to Prison Island, where you can interact with Aldabra tortoises imported from the Seychelles. Enjoy the unique experience of feeding and touching these magnificent creatures in their sanctuary. Additionally, delve into the island’s history as a prison for rebellious slaves in the 1860s.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in a variety of scents while strolling through a spice farm.
- Marvel at colonial architecture and intricately carved Zanzibari hardwood doors.
- Encounter tortoises, among the largest tortoises on Earth, on Prison Island
- Snorkel in crystal-clear waters and discover Zanzibar's marine life
- Unwind as you visit the Nakupenda Sandbank, a tropical paradis
Guiding languages
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.