City Tour Spice tour and Prison Island

Duration

Full day Tour

Tour Type

City Tour

Group Size

10 Person

Tour Guide

1 Mentor

Zanzibar

Discover the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Zanzibar on this exciting full-day tour. Begin with a guided walking tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll explore historic landmarks, bustling markets, and narrow streets filled with Swahili culture. Next, take a short boat ride to Prison Island to meet the famous giant Aldabra tortoises and relax on the island’s beautiful beaches. End your adventure with a visit to a traditional spice farm, where you’ll learn about Zanzibar’s world-famous spices and enjoy the sights, scents, and flavors of the “Spice Island.”

Destination	City, Prison Island and Spice Tour
Depature	yes
Departure Time	8:00 AM
Return Time	04:30 PM
Included	Hotel pick-up and drop-off Professional local guide Jozani Forest entrance fees Village visit Cultural activities Bottled drinking water
Excluded	Additional Services Insurance
Travel With Alfad/ Coastal

Details

Explore the historic streets of Stone Town.
Visit the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and the Old Slave Market.
Enjoy a boat trip to Prison Island.
Meet and feed the giant Aldabra tortoises.
Relax and enjoy the crystal-clear waters surrounding Prison Island.
Discover a traditional Zanzibar spice farm.
Learn about cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, and other tropical spices.
Taste fresh tropical fruits and local spices.
Enjoy an authentic cultural experience with a professional local guide.

our professional guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the heart of Stone Town to begin your full-day adventure.

Explore the historic streets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit famous landmarks including the Old Fort, House of Wonders (exterior), the Old Slave Market, Darajani Market, the Sultan's Palace (exterior), and the bustling narrow streets filled with local shops and Swahili culture.

Board a traditional wooden boat for a short cruise to Prison Island (Changuu Island). Enjoy beautiful views of the Indian Ocean as you make your way to the island.

Visit the famous giant Aldabra tortoises, some of which are over 100 years old. Learn about the island's history, explore the old prison ruins, relax on the white sandy beach, or swim in the clear turquoise waters.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Stone Town or at a nearby seaside restaurant (optional or included depending on your package).

Travel to a traditional spice farm, where you'll discover why Zanzibar is known as the "Spice Island." Learn about the cultivation and uses of cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric, black pepper, and many other spices. Taste fresh tropical fruits and enjoy an interactive guided tour.

After completing the spice farm visit, relax as you are transferred back to your hotel, bringing an unforgettable day of history, culture, and nature to a close.

Arrive back at your hotel after a memorable day exploring Zanzibar’s nature and culture.