Prison Island and Stone Town: Zanzibar's Historic Gems

Discover Zanzibar’s history and culture on a private tour of Prison Island and Stone Town. Meet giant tortoises and explore UNESCO heritage sites.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Prison Island - Changuu Private Island - This tour combines nature, history, and adventure, offering a relaxing and enjoyable experience on a beautiful beach. You’ll have the chance to feed giant Aldabra tortoises and see colorful fish and corals while snorkeling in the Indian Ocean channel. The tour departs from the city and includes a 30-minute…
What's Included
  • Entry fees for old slave market in Stonetown
  • Bottled water
  • Entry fees for Prison island
  • Private boat for Prison island
  • Professional Tour Guide
Additional Information

The Prison Island and Stone Town tours are absolute must-dos.These experiences will truly make your trip unforgettable! Imagine being surrounded by giant tortoises on Prison Island, getting up close with these magnificent creatures while learning about the island’s intriguing history. Then, picture yourself wandering through the narrow streets of Stone…

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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Valerie_p
Nov 21, 2025
Best Walking Tour in Zanzibar - My time in Zanzibar was made truly unforgettable thanks to The Charisma Experience and our incredible tour guide. Their knowledge of the island’s history, culture, and hidden gems was absolutely impeccable. Every stop on the tour felt meaningful, and the stories shared brought Zanzibar’s rich heritage to life in a way I’ll never forget. Our guide was warm, patient, and passionate—always making sure we were comfortable and fully immersed in each moment. From historic landmarks to local traditions, they explained everything with clarity and enthusiasm that made the entire experience feel personalized and special. If you're visiting Zanzibar and want a tour that goes beyond the surface, I HIGHLY recommend The Charisma Experience. This was truly one of the best tours I’ve ever taken!
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Vincentla6629xm
Jul 22, 2025
- Another perfect day with Charisma, a great Francophone guide who made us discover his country for 3 days! Always good advice, interesting information, impeccable cars and quality drivers. Charisma always has little surprises in store for us throughout the day, we will leave with him with great pleasure! See you soon! Vincent & Léa
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Leah_t
Apr 14, 2025
Guide was on time and... - Guide was on time and very knowledgable. The boat ride was great and the perfect amount of time on Prison Island. We didn't feel rushed and were able to even do a bit of snorkeling before heading back. The stone town tour was catered to us so we were able to skip things we already saw and learn about things as we walked. Great experience!
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From $80
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).