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Prison Island and Old Stone Town

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Availability : 21'-23'
Zanzibar
Zanzibar
Max People : 50
Tour Details

On a relaxing half-day excursion from Stone Town, you can explore this beautiful island, an ideal place for a walk. The view of Stone Town from the island is breathtaking, especially at night. We will give you a short guided tour of the island. After the guided tour, you can swim in the crystal water or explore the glorious coral reefs by snorkeling.

Prison Island and Old Stone Town

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Departure & Return Location

Zanzibar Port/ Accomodations (Google Map)

Departure Time

7:30am-4:15pm

Price Includes

  • Air conditioned Van
  • Professional guide (Multilingual )
  • Entrance fees and taxes
  • Lunch and Soft Drinks
  • Craft souvenirs

Price Excludes

  • Guide Service Fee
  • Driver Service Fee
  • Any Private Expenses

Complementaries

  • Umbrella
  • Sunscreen
What to Expect

On a relaxing half-day excursion from Stone Town, you can explore this beautiful island, an ideal place for a walk. The view of Stone Town from the island is breathtaking, especially at night. We will give you a short guided tour of the island. After the guided tour, you can swim in the crystal water or explore the glorious coral reefs by snorkeling.

 

  • Explore the prison Island
  • Visit House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib
  • Relax at Forodhani Gardens
  • Discover the Freddie Mercury Museum
  • Visit St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral
Itinerary

Stop AtPrison Island

Visit Prison Island, a former prison for slaves and a quarantine station for Zanzibar and Mainland. Visit the giant tortoises and enjoy the fantastic white sandy beach and spectacular natural forest teeming with a variety of birds and snorkeling near the Island.

Stop AtHouse of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)

Visit House of Wonders is one of six palaces built by Barghash bin Said, the second Sultan of Zanzibar, and it is said to be located on the site of the 17th-century palace of Zanzibari queen Fatuma. It was named “House of Wonders” because it was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity and the first building in East Africa to have an elevator.

Stop At:Forodhani Gardens , Taarab Restaurant

Admire the beautiful views of the garden as you sample local cuisines from food stands. We will proceed to Taarabu restaurant for lunch. As you enjoy the beautiful view of the Indian ocean.

Stop At St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral

Visit the Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph. One of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town. The church is regularly used by the local Catholic community, with several masses being held each Sunday and occasionally on weekdays

Stop AtFreddie Mercury Museum

Visit Freddy Mercury House, the former lead singer of Queen, was born in Zanzibar in 1946, where his name was Farrokh Bulsara. The museum is set in the actual house that Freddie and his family lived in before their move to the UK. It covers Freddie’s birth and early childhood in Zanzibar.

Stop AtGizenga Street

Discover the ancient life of the city, culture, and folklore. The discovery of ancient buildings the doors owe their distinctive brass studs to India countless shops to buy various goods (antiques, pictures, traditional clothes, valuable handcrafts

Stop At Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral

Visit the Anglican Cathedral Church and the old Slave Market. The Church is one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa. The church is located in the center of the old town and occupies a large area where the biggest slave market of Zanzibar used to be; the cathedral’s construction was, in fact, intended to celebrate the end of slavery.

Stop AtDarajani Bazaar

Visit the Old Market of Fish Vegetables & Fruits. Spices and various things. You will be dropped back to the port at 4:15pm

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