STONE TOWN
After arriving in Stone town, your guide will introduce you to all the buildings of interest and famous viewpoints. Stone town and its buildings are full of history and stories of the ancient times from when Sultans, Arabs, Europeans and Zanzibaris wrote the history of this beautiful island.
You will visit the Anglican Cathedral and the Slave markets, the Palace of the Sultans, Tip Tip’s House, the Old Arabic Fort, Forodhani Park and of course the famous Zanzibar Doors in our petite little streets. We will show you Henna Art and bring you to the fruit and vegetable market. So be ready for a walk through the long history of Zanzibar and its numerous rulers.
PRISON ISLAND
Prison Island is so called because of its first usage as a prison, which was built in 1893. But in fact it was later used as a quarantine hospital and is nowadays the home of the giant tortoises which were banned from the city of Stone Town. Enjoy a 30 minute boat ride with a view of the Stone Town Skyline, after arriving on Prison Island your guide will teach you the history and introduce you to the giant tortoises.
Special Information:
- Please ask permission from your guide before taking pictures of people.
- Please do not purchase any large shells or coral from local vendors as it promotes the destruction of our fragile marine eco system.
- This is a walking tour, please bring sunscreen as you will stand in the sun for a couple of time. You will get a hat and shoes to wear at the farm.
Included:
- All Fees and Entrances
- Guides according to your language
- Boat Trip of 30 minutes
- Transfer from/to your hotel
