Private Tour
Stone town, Prison island, Nakupenda with Snorkelling &lunch
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Traveller will visit the historic district which is the capital of Zanzibar which concentrate of history and a mix of multiple influences such as British, Portuguese Indian, Omani and Swahili, this is the only tour which will let you explore the oldest part of history in East Africa since stone town was the first town in East Africa.
After Stone town Enjoy a 30 minute boat ride with a view of the Stone Town skyline,after arriving on Prison Island your guide will teach you the history and introduce you to the Giant tortoises and will have a chance to explore the Museum full of history about Zanzibar island.
After Prison island will have the boat ride to an amazing sandbank which is called Nakupenda which means i love you in Swahili language, enjoy the view of clear crystal water of Indian ocean, here you will have time for snorkelling which will let you enjoy the really marine life of Zanzibar which is unbelievable, Tropical fruits, soft drinks, Seafood platter lunch will be served.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Stone Town
This is the historic district of the capital of Zanzibar which concentrate of history and a mix of multiple influences such as British, Portuguese Indian, Omani and Swahili, this is the only tour which will let you explore the Old city of Zanzibar which hold the oldest part of history in East Africa since stone town was the first town in East Africa, here will visit some historical building such as Old fort, House of wonder, Old dispensary,Freddy Mercury house and so many interesting historical places.
Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
PRISON ISLAND – quarantine hospital and giant turtles, Prison Island is called so because of its first usage as a prison, which was built in 1893. But in fact it was later used as a quarantine hospital and nowadays the home of the giant tortoises which were banned from the city of Stone Town. Enjoy a 30-minute boat ride with a view of the Stone Town skyline, after arriving on Prison Island your guide will teach you the history and introduce you to the Giant tortoises. This trip is so interesting also you will visit the Museum which has a lot of history about Zanzibar and its Culture.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tour guide
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
Kisauni Airport
Tanzania
Options
Stone town, Prison island, Nakupenda with Snorkelling &lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
92 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stone town, prison island and Nakupenda
LoveTravel39602,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fabulous experience, and excellent value for money. Great, and knowledgeable tour guide made this a fantastic family day. Very special memories.
Ok tour not great but okay
853gracek,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Overall good. In terms of history on stone town, we had a better experience on another tour. Prison island was good, i would have hope to have better explanation on the history of how it came to be, where the prisoner were staying etccc. To finish we went to Nakupenda which was for my family and I the highlight of the tour.
I had a fantastic time...
Kirsten B,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a fantastic time with my guide Jun - he tailored the experience to what was important to me, and there was plenty of time in each location. Transportation was smooth and easy.
The real Zanzibar experience
Paradise58204619101,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Unique experience indeed 1. Meeting a 139 year old turtle 2. Swimming in love island ( check the details of the trip) and seafood bbq 3. Strolling stone town Special thanks to Abdul
Fantastic Experience! ...
Lauren P,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic Experience! Sultan and his Chef took amazing care of us. He is extremely knowledgable and takes his time telling us all about the Area. 1000% recommend! Definitely do Stone Town first as it gets really busy and hot during the day and it will be hard to keep up and listen. Amazing finish on Nakapenda beach with a great meal and wonderful snorkeling
Must book tour if in Zanzibar
Aj2801,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time exploring Zanzibar on this private tour we had the best driver and guide who are clearly proud of there country and passionate about letting tourists know how amazing it is. Had the best seafood I have ever eaten for lunch which I would love to have everyday. Tour did not feel rushed spent perfect amount of time in all destinations and felt like o truly got the Zanzibar experience do not hesitate to book this tour
Nakupenda was fabulous. A...
Lana A,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Nakupenda was fabulous. A special experience. Beautiful and the lunch of lobster, shrimp, fish, octopus and squid cooked on a fire pit was great! Prison Island was a little underwhelming. Stone Town was pretty with great history. We were exhausted for the tour. If possible would recommend doing Stone Town first.
Best Day Ever
Michelle V,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Stone Town, Prison Island, and Nakupenda tour with snorkeling and lunch was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Khalid, was outstanding. We were traveling with my elderly mom, and he went above and beyond to make sure she was comfortable and enjoying herself, she loved every moment of it. Khalid introduced us to the Swahili language, teaching us new words along the way, and shared fascinating stories about the area’s history. Every part of the trip was perfectly planned. I would definitely book this tour again and highly recommend it to my family and friends!
Great Day Trip with Swimming, Seafood Feast, Tourtoises and Stone Town Tour.
reader327,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience. We were picked up at our rental house and taken to Stone Town with a quick stop to provide water bottles. Our driver was very friendly and experienced. Met our guide on the dock and a quick boat ride found us on the sand bank. They prepare lunch while we swam and took in the sites. Lunch was a seafood feast with prawns, rock lobster, calamari, octopus and tune bites on a mound of french fries with assorted fresh fruit, vegetables and juices. Stopped at the Prison Island to change, visit the museum, tortoises and peacocks. A quick drink at the bar and we headed to Stone Town for a tour of the souk, square, architecture and spice market plus a stop at Freddie Mercury's childhood home. Our guide was very friendly, flexible with the schedule and knowledgeable on the history and customs.
Great day out
A2754ACemilyd,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ramjun was very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Answered all questions and nothing was too much. Would highly recommend so much so that we booked another tour with him again
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