Itinerary
Prison Island + Stone Town Private Tour in Zanzibar 🇹🇿
This is one of the most popular half-day / full-day combo tours because you get history + nature + culture in one trip.
PRISON ISLAND + STONE TOWN TOUR* 🐢🏛️
1. PRISON ISLAND – “Changuu Island“
Also called Changuu Island. 30 min boat ride from Stone Town.
*What you’ll do:*
- 20-30 min boat ride from Stone Town
- Old prison built in 1893 but never used for prisoners. Later became a quarantine station.
- Famous for giant Aldabra tortoises – some are over 100+ years old. You can feed them and take photos.
- Nice beach for relaxing and swimming
What’s included:
- Return boat transfer
- Entrance fee to the tortoise sanctuary
- Guide
Time needed: 2-3 hours
2. STONE TOWN PRIVATE TOUR
UNESCO World Heritage Site – the cultural heart of Zanzibar.
A private guide just for you/group so you can go at your own pace.
Main stops:
- House of Wonders & Palace Museum – Sultan history
- Old Fort & Forodhani Gardens – great for photos
- Slave Market Memorial & Anglican Cathedral – important history
- Darajani Market – spices, fruits, local life
- Freddie Mercury House – outside photo stop
- Shopping in the narrow streets – souvenirs, spices, art
Time needed: 1- 2 hours
COMBINED PRIVATE TOUR DETAILS
Typical Schedule:
- 8:00am – Hotel pick-up
- 9:00am – Boat to Prison Island, tortoises + snorkeling
- 11:30am – Return to Stone Town
- 12:00pm – Stone Town walking tour with lunch break
- 2:00pm – Hotel drop-off
Why go private?
- Go at your own pace, no big groups
- Guide can customize – more shopping, more history, more photos
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off included
TRIP DETAILS
- Trip Duration: 5 Hours.
- Morning Times: 8am – 2pm.
- Afternoon Times: 1pm – 5pm.
INCLUSIONS
- Private guide + private car/pickup from hotel
- Tour guide
- Entrance fees
- Mineral Water
Meeting and Pickup
- Select a pickup point
Pickup details
- We will be pick you up from any Hotel/ Accommodation located in Zanzibar.
Start time
- 08:00 AM
End point
- This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessibl
- Most travelers can participate
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Free cancellation up to 2 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
How to pay
- Book with 20% deposit, pay rest on your trip date.
When you confirm your trip, Zanzibar star tours charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid on your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
Online Payments
To make a payment to Zanzibar Star Tour’s account using your credit card please click the “ PAY PAL ” button below to be redirected to our secure payment page.
PRICES
| No. of People | Price per person |
| 1 Person | $150 |
| 2 People | $100 per person |
| 3 People | $90 per person |
| 4 people | $85 per person |
| 5 People | $80 Per person |
| 6 + People | $70 Per person |
