Private Tour
Zanzibar Stone Town, Prison Island and Spice Farm Private Tour.
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Our tour offers an authentic Zanzibar experience, combining the history of Stone Town, the natural beauty and giant tortoises of Prison Island, and the rich flavors of a traditional Spice Farm—all guided by a knowledgeable local who brings the island’s stories and culture to life
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the intact historical Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. It’s plenty of shops, its mix of people, its bustling markets and restaurants, mosques, churches and Hindu temples combine and different cultures. On our Stone Town tour you can discover interesting artifacts like the curved Arab doors with brass studs, curved balconies, the colonial post office or the Kanga market. Our guides will spot the most interesting things. The tour includes the central market, the former slave market, Anglican cathedral, house of Wonder, Old fort, Freddie Mercury House and much more.
Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
Today the island is a small tourist resort, famous for its giant tortoises. Our tour guide will give you a short introduction to the islet’s interesting past and you can then spend some time sunbathing, swimming, or walking around to see tortoises and peacocks. Moreover, a traditional wooden boat will bring you to Prison Island. The islet was formerly used as a private detention for disobedient slaves. Later a jail was constructed, but never actually used.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
fruits
Prison island and the former slave market church
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
wheel chair
personal expenses
Pickup points
Tembo House Hotel
Shangani Street Forodhani Street Zanzibar TZ Stone Town Tanzania
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Zanzibar Stone Town, Prison Island and Spice Farm Private Tour.
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Prison Island and Stone Town Tour
Arasamonte93,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Khamis is very knowledgeable and gave us in-depth knowledge and information about stone town and prison island! We started off the day at a reasonable time after being dropped off by our driver from Nungwi. I recommend Khamis to everyone!
Tour to Stonetown, Spice farm with coconuts and the best experience!
gabrielagD6340RF,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to StoneTown on our first day in Zanzibar. Khamis took us from the hotel and drove us to Stonetown where we got on a boat and reached Prison Island. There he told us the history of the island - he was very explanatory and we learned a lot of things. We saw turtles that where more than 100 years old. We took some pictures and then we went back to Stonetown. We went on a tour in the city and Khamis told us how old the city was. We saw a lot if culture and historical sites. It is a must see. We even saw the slaves museum there. After that we went to the Spice farm. This was the best part of the day. The people from the farm showed us many fruit and spices plants - cinnamon, avocado and many more. In the end there was a boy who climbed a palm to the end of it and sang a traditional song. Then they cut us a coconut to dring and to eat. At the end we could buy spices for home. It was a wonderful experience - thanks to Khamis, I definetely recommend him - he was kind to everyone of my family. Definitely the best tour guide we could find!
Very nice tour, good explanations
benjaminbD7414JZ,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very awesome guide! Well spoken English, very knowledgeable, friendly. Me and my wife were very happy to have Khamis as our guide!
Great varied tour
Holger R,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredibly nice, very exciting and interesting tour. We learned a lot and took great experiences with us. We can only recommend.
Stone Town by Tall
TAYLORBT,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic guide! (Tall) was very knowledgeable and lots of fun, we were sceptical about Stone Town but Tall made it very enjoyable. The history and builds were fascinating.
Intimate Tour with a knowledgeable local
jibolaa2019,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time touring with our guide, Tall, who showed us the amazing sights of prison island and gave us a great historical rundown of how the island came to be. Since we took a private tour, we got to cater the experience to focus on only the elements of the island we cared for. We spent a great amount of time also learning about the turtles that currently inhabit the island, and, on our way back got to have the freshest fruits for lunch. Highly recommend this tour!
Great guide
kazza kent 2101,Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic guide - very easy to book & met us as arranged. Very knowledgeable on history of Stone Town and Zanzibar - would highly recommend.
Beautiful Zanzibar experience
Departure09003099840,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a pleasant and interesting experience in Zanzibar with Kamis guide. We’ve enjoyed our trips very much! I recommend…
Great Guide
Jojo97777,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and My family went for a tour around Stone Town with Khamis! He was a great guide and very knowledgeable, even showed me where to buy one of the lovely Zanzibar Football shirts!! Would defo recommend!
Definitely recommend!
U6924MBsaram,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience on this tour with a great guide! Definitely a must do as you get to see all of the major spots in one day. Tour guide was knowledgeable and made sure our group had a great experience. Would definitely recommend.
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