Prison Island and Stone Town Private Tour: Explore UNESCO World Heritage Site
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6 Ratings
Stone Town

This is an exclusive excursion encompassing the two most highly recommended experiences in Stone Town: a visit to Prison Island, and a tour of Stone Town City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Prison Island - Changuu Private Island - At Prison Island, you will able to See Aldabra Giant Tortoise, Peacocks, Dik-dik (species of small Antelope), Prison ruins, etc.

An interesting fact about the Aldabra Giant tortoise is that they can live for more than 200 years. The Oldest one at Prison Island is 197 years old. They are one of the world’s longest-living animals.

Prison Ruins: This is a building that was erected in 1983 to host the Central Prison of Zanzibar. The Jail construction Started in 1893, In the same year, They had been a Cholera Epidemic in Egypt, and shortly afterward Bubonic Plague in Bombay. Since Zanzibar was the Main East African Port, Authorities decided That the Prison and other Erected Buildings were to keep in readiness as a Quarantine Station to proper control measures for vessels and their passengers to avoid the risk of an Epidemic in the Zanzibar Archipelago.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Prison Island entrance fee - $12/ 30,000 TZS
  • Old Slave Market/ Anglican Cathedral entrance fee - $5
  • Towel and Sunscreens
Location
Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
Off the Coast From Stone Town, Shangani
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Inescr
Nov 22, 2021
Reliable, punctual, professional - We did a prison island tour with Ahmed which was very nice. Everyone was attentive to our needs and questions and adapted to our rhythm and schedule. We also booked airport pick-ups and drop-offs with the Sultan Tours. All the drivers were always 100% on time, safe transportation and even after booking and payment they still accommodated to our very last-minute changes of plans. I recommend the Sultan Tours for a reliable service!
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Liahyman
Apr 2, 2020
Step into history - Learned and explored lot in Stone Town and Prison Island, M<y tour guide let me stay as long as i wanted at anyplace he never rush me and always helpful and so energetic. Had fun at tortoise area, Prison Ruins and Swimming at Prison Island. Also had a wonderful time exploring the narrow street of Stone Town, learning the History and visit the former Slave Trade market, Visiting all popular landmarks nearby, and finally enjoying great sunset view at the rooftop restaurant with a local beer. It is a day I cant forget, I'm so glad to found The Sultan Tours, I highly recommend them.
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Heather_n
Nov 4, 2022
Great town/poor tortoise - Guild was great but it seemed a shame the way the tortoise are kept especially the young ones spending 10 years in a small cage. The town was great plenty to see and do guild happy to do things your way
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