Stone Town Tour: Discover Zanzibar's Spice Island

Embark on a shared tour of Stone Town, discover the secrets of Zanzibar’s Spice Island, and meet the giant land tortoises on Prison Island. An unforgettable day of history, culture, and natural wonders awaits!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stone Town - Begin the tour in the charming city of Stone Town, the oldest city in Zanzibar. This walking tour allows for an immersive experience, enabling visitors to fully appreciate the sights and textures. Explore the stunning architecture and visit notable sites such as the Sultan’s palace, while also gaining insights into the historical…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar island
  • Boat transportation to Prison Island
  • Prison Island Guided Tour
  • Prison Island fee of 22 USD per person (only if option selected)
  • Experienced English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Spice farm Guided Tour
  • Spice Farm Entry ticket
  • Slave market entry ticket of 10 USD per person (only if option selected)
  • Stone Town guided tour
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tip(optional)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Enjoy a delightful day discovering the historic city of Stone Town, uncover the reasons behind Zanzibar’s nickname ‘Spice Island’, and explore Prison Island, the habitat of the giant land tortoise! There’s an abundance to see and even more to learn. This excursion is certainly worthwhile!

Please be aware that the guide can adapt the itinerary as needed during the excursion.

Location
Stone Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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E8382rnpatriciak
Mar 9, 2026
Amazing guided tour - I’ve done the tour with two friends that I’ve met on the way to Sansibar and I must say it was perfect. We had Hassan as our guide and we couldn’t have been happier. Hassan‘s passion and knowledge made the tour so much more enjoyable. He was extremely friendly, well spoken in English and German and very patient with us ladies stopping at ever shop. 😇 really happy with everything
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Ashwin_g
Mar 6, 2026
Genuine tour operators - If you are looking for a reliable and an excellent service/guide provider for touring places of interest in Zanzibar/Tanzania, you should book through Viator.
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Tryphena_w
Jan 24, 2026
This was an excellent... - This was an excellent experience! All the guides were so knowledgable and kind and gave us a great experience!
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Thomas_k
Aug 19, 2025
Zanzibar Spice Tour, Stone Town Walk and Prison Island tour is Well Worth the Experience! - The tour is split into 3 segments with different guides and drivers so be prepared to tip multiple people if that is your custom. We really enjoyed all the experiences as each guide was very knowledgeable and personable. The Spice tour included a lunch of local food sources and was quite tasty. The history of slavery in Africa, and especially in Zanzibar, is heartbreaking. Fortunately, Solidarity and Acceptance of differences both racially and spiritually is now the norm, and other countries should learn from this
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From $47
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).