About this experience
This tour normally takes travelers to three different tourist attractions in Zanzibar. (Stone Town, Prison Island, and Spice Farm).
In Stone Town, we visit historical buildings such as the Sultan's Palace, House of Wonders, Old Arab Fort, Tiptip House, etc. Travelers can also do shopping in the souvenirs and small bazaars in stone with the aid of our guide.
Travelers will then cross from Stone Town to Prison Island for about 25 minutes by motorized boat and there They will visit Prison Ruins and Sanctuary of Aldabra Giant Tortoises from Seychelles. They will have time to swim and sunbathe from the beach before taking their way back to Stone Town where They will take their 25-minute transport to head to the Spice farm.
In the Spice Farm, Travelers will explore different types of spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, turmeric, etc. They will also experience the climbing of coconut palms and taste some tropical fruits before leaving the farm.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr–7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Tropical Fruits
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
Not included
- Lunch
- Other things of human nature
Itinerary and highlights
This explainable guided tour of Zanzibar's ancient city of Stone Town is providing you with the great living evidence of a rich cultural heritage, where Persian, Indian, Arab and European influences are mixed with local African tradition and culture.
It gives you the very exclusive opportunity to explore the beauty of the Historical buildings with various architectural designs, carved wooden doors shaded by balconies, loggias and verandas shining the unique World Heritage Site of Stone Town.
The Stone Town Tour includes the visit to the Former Slave Market Site, Darajani Town Market, Zanzibar Coffee House, Sultan's Palace, The Old Arab Fort, House of Wonders and much more worth visiting.
Additionally, have a fabulous opportunity to do shopping in souvenirs and small bazars that give you the chance to bargain for good prices with help from our highly qualified Tour Guides.
Prison Island also known as Changuu Island lies about 25 - 30 minutes by wooden motorized boat from Zanzibar Stone Town and this is where you will visit the Prison Ruins built by General Lloyd Mathews in 1893 and hence the name Prison Island.
The Tour includes the visit to the Sanctuary of Aldabra's giant tortoises brought by British Governor of Seychelles in 1919 as a gift to Sultan of Zanzibar.
During the visit, you will be able to explore the Prison ruins as well as taking pictures of the ruins, antelopes, peacocks and tortoises.
The Tour will also provide you with the chance to swim in the clear crystal water, sunbathe and snorkel at the nearest coral reef before you find your way back to Stone Town.
This short guided walking Tour will provide you with a rare experience proving the reason why Zanzibar is referred to as Spice Island for centuries.
The tour takes you to the small spice gardens and farms in Zanzibar rural areas where local communities grow variety of Spices including nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, cardamom, ginger, turmeric and many others medicinal and ornamental with variety of tropical fruits grown in Zanzibar.
It's a golden opportunity to get to learn how to use different plants for herbal medicine, traditional ceremonies and local Zanzibar cuisines, which are potential part of Zanzibar day to day life.
The tour will also give you the chance to taste different fruits grown into the Island as well as experiencing adventurous coconut palm climbing practiced by local coconut climbers working in those spice farms.
Meeting and pickup information
- All travelers should wait at their hotel lobby for the pick up.
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Zanzibar Crystal Tours & Safaris
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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