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
101 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide Abdull Majid...
Henrique V,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Abdull Majid was great, provided all information about customs and about the places visited, even sang with us the traditional music of Tanzania. The tour is great, the highlight being the lunch in Nakupenda, prepared there, with a great variety of seafood. The tour in Stone Town is also imperative, where we could learn more about the history of Zanzibar and the dynamics of the place.
Great tour
Edith F,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guided tour. Everyone was really friendly and helpful
Beautiful day
Marvin7100,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really beautiful day! Our guide Sultan was very caring from start to finish. She is a very beautiful person, always smiling, cheerful and caring — we felt in good hands all day. We started with Prison Island: perfect because there were not too many people. We were able to discover the history quietly and enjoy the turtles and peacocks, it was great. Then head to Nakupenda... and there, just beautiful. Sultan and his team set up an arbor to stay in the shade and prepared us a waaaaw 😍 meal as beautiful as delicious. We had our private table in love with squid, langoustines, octopus and fruit — a real dream moment. The sellers did not bother us: just refuse nicely and they respect. We didn’t snorkel because we wanted to enjoy the sandbar and the meal. Useful little info: we had some little jellyfish when we put our legs in the water — nothing serious, but a little unpleasant. Finally, Stone Town... just beautiful. History, alleys, culture, architecture, carved doors, craftsmen... really must see. Many thanks to Sultan for a perfect day. I recommend without hesitation 👍
A great way to learn about the history of Zanzibar
Suzanne C,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour. Our guide Abdul-Majid was so knowledgeable. He was kind, funny, helpful and was genuinely concerned that we were enjoying ourselves. Our driver was also very friendly and a very safe driver in the chaos that is found on the roads. The spice farm tour was full of information from Abdul and the guide at the farm climbed trees to get samples for us to smell. We also were treated to a taste of about 20 different fruits. The prison island tour starts with a great boat ride across to the island. The sea at the island was beautiful and Crystal clear. We got to meet the giant tortoises there. Again Abdul was full of information for us. Stone town is full of history and little streets with shops selling everything you can want. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Wise Tours.
Stonetown Sandbar Proson Island from Cruise Ship
Roving35135410623,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We arrived from a cruise ship and Jacob met us at the gate. Jacob was willing to take it easy and go at our pace. He was always attentive and paused when we requested. He was all about making us happy. We joined a delightful couple for our boat ride to the sandbar. The lunch was amazing under the tent and they took care to ensure my husband had a nice lunch even though he is allergic to shrimp and lobster! We were concerned about arriving back on time, but Jacob made sure we were taken care of.
Day of relaxation
D1246YUmarcor,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent organization and explanation in Italian. The guide came to pick me up outside the hotel as agreed. Recommended tour. Hearty and good lunch
A decent tour that covers some of Zanzibar’s main highlights.
Lynn H,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Stone Town was interesting, especially learning about its mix of cultures and long history, and the boat ride offered nice views of the coastline. Prison Island was enjoyable, with a short history overview and a chance to see the giant tortoises. Nakupenda sandbank was nice with clear water. Unfortunately, it was very windy so we couldn’t snorkel as the sea was rough. We were unpleasantly surprised at Nakupenda because the entire sandbank was packed full of tourists (like us). Our guides cooked us a delicious lunch of lobster, shrimp, calamari, fries, and a variety of fresh fruit. Overall, it was a good experience and a convenient way to see several popular spots in one day.
Very nice experience!...
Roberta L,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice experience! there is not much to see in prison iland, net of giant turtles! Too bad only for the strong wind that did not allow us to snorkel, otherwise all crazy, both the guide (Sharif) and the "captain" of the boat (private) who cooked an exceptional lunch in Nacupenda! The advice :)
A great day out very...
trudifrost1,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide for the day was a very nice young man called Abdull Majid. A great day out very informative about the history off zanzibar visiting a beautiful beach, stone town and prison island. Being a solo traveller was always asking if everything was ok. I would definitely recommend this trip.
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.
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