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Stone Town, Prison Island and Spice Farm Full-Day Private Tour from Zanzibar City
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Stone Town, Prison Island and Spice Farm Full-Day Private Tour from Zanzibar City

by mango travel & tours ltd

8 hours
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × $99
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This full-day private tour from Zanzibar City covers key historical and natural sites around Stone Town and beyond. The trip starts with visits to landmarks such as the Old Dispensary and St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish, where guests spend about 30 minutes each. Then, the tour continues with a two-hour exploration of Stone Town itself, focusing on its Pre-Arabian cultures, Colonial Era, and modern developments. Next, participants take a motorized boat to Prison Island (Changuu Island) for a three-hour visit. Here the guide shows the historical buildings and a long jetty where peacocks roam. Visitors can see giant tortoises resting on the island’s white sandy beach. The boat transfer includes pickup and drop-off. The final stop is a two-hour visit to Jambo Spice Farm in Zanzibar’s countryside. Visitors learn about Zanzibar’s spice trade history and see how cassava is grown and processed. The guide introduces several spices such as cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon, along with seasonal fruits. The tour uses private transportation with air conditioning and includes bottled water and all fees and taxes. Lunch is not included.

Highlights

Visit Old Dispensary and St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish
Explore Stone Town's history over two hours
Three-hour guided visit to Prison Island with boat transfer
Two-hour tour of Jambo Spice Farm with spice tastings
Private air-conditioned transport with bottled water included

What's included

Private transportation throughout the tour
Bottled water provided during the tour
All entrance fees and taxes covered
Air conditioning in the vehicle

What's not included

Lunch is not included

Itinerary

1

Old Dispensary

Spend about 30 minutes at the Old Dispensary House and view some of modern-day Zanzibar’s main neighborhoods.

30 min

2

St. Joseph's Cathedral Parish

Visit the Catholic Cathedral and explore its architecture and history for approximately 30 minutes.

30 min

3

Stone Town

Explore Zanzibar's past from Pre-Arabian Cultures through the Colonial Era to the present during this 03-hour Stone Town Tour.

120 min

4

Prison Island - Changuu Private Island

Take a motorized boat to Prison Island for a three-hour visit. See the historical buildings, a long jetty with peacocks, and giant tortoises resting on the island’s white sand beach. Boat transfer includes pickup and drop-off.

180 min

5

Jambo Spice Farm

Breathe in Zanzibar’s scents and spices on a 03-hour food and culture tour with a private Guide, and learn a magnificent history of Spice Island of Zanzibar. Visit a spice farm deep in Zanzibar’s countryside, and learn the island’s remarkable role in the historic spice trade. Taste fresh spices and seasonal fruits, see how cassavas are cultivated and processed, and taste a true scent of Zanzibar spices, like cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and bunch of tropical fresh fruits.

120 min

Languages

German (guide)English (guide)Italian (guide)French (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Infant seats are available
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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