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Zanzibar Stone Town and Prison Island Tour with Local Guide

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Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • 6 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Bottled water
    • Private boat for Prison island
    • Stone Town historical sites and landmarks
    • Guided Stone Town walking tour
    • Professional local tour guide
    • Lunch
    • Entrance fee - Please note: Entrance fees are not included in the tour price. Guests are required to pay for entry at each site (Prison Island and selected Stone Town locations). We’ll assist you at the entrance.
      $22.00 per person

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Your driver will meet you at your hotel reception at the confirmed pickup time. Please be ready at the reception a few minutes before departure. We will contact you in advance to confirm the pickup details and ensure a smooth start to your tour.

    or

    Meeting point

    • Cape Town Fish Market Zanzibar
      The Forodhani of Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania

      Please meet us at Cape Town Fish Market, Forodhani Park, Stone Town. The meeting point is located along the seafront, near the famous Forodhani Gardens. Our guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point and will be easy to identify.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Stone Town

    4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Prison Island - Changuu Private Island

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 26 reviews
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    Member Pricing
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    $42.75

    per person
    Was $45.00(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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