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Private Guided Tour to Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, Stone Town
Badge of ExcellenceZanzibar City, Tanzania
- 8 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the cultural sights of Zanzibar when you book this full-day tour that visits Prison Island, Nakupenda Beach, and Stone Town. With a private guide, take a boat to the island and learn about the history of its buildings which have served as a chapel, a prison, and a hiding place for slaves. Enjoy free time to snorkel at Nakupenda Beach and then take a guided tour of Stone Town’s highlights.
- Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Stone Town
- See giant tortoises and snorkel in the Indian Ocean
- Tuck into an included lunch of Swahili dishes
- A private tour means a personalized experience
What's Included
- Lunch
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup details
we pick up all guests at the reception of the hotel
What To Expect
Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Stone Town
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
4.5
17 reviews
andrew_t, Feb 2024
Stone Town was very good at the slave museum we was given a guide from there that was very informative .
Did not think much of prisoner island,was not really told enough information about the history.
Lunch on the sandbanks was very tasty
alexander_l, Nov 2023
I had a wonderful time, tour guide was very polite & knowledgeable.
I will definitely recommend.
Experience will be for a lifetime what a beautiful rich cultured island.
Federica_P, Nov 2023
We had an amazing day with our driver Abdul and our guide Ibrahim, they were very polite and funny, they made the day very special despite the weather being so rainy.
Ibrahim is a young guide but he is very knowledgeable and kind, I hope he gets to develop further in his fantastic career!
Ps: Food was very delicious!!!
Teah_F, Nov 2023
The whole tour was wonderful. Our guide Hassan was excellent and very friendly. The lunch at the beach was very relaxing.
arianna_m, Nov 2023
During my recent trip to Zanzibar organized by this company, I had a mixed experience that fell short of expectations.
The tour took place during heavy rainfall, and unfortunately, there was a lack of clear communication regarding the weather conditions and the option to reschedule or cancel due to safety concerns. The decision to proceed with the tour despite the heavy rain made it challenging and unsafe, causing discomfort as we were not adequately prepared for such weather conditions.
The tour guide, albeit friendly and helpful, was unequipped to handle the rain, leaving us waiting for a significant amount of time under inadequate shelter until the rain subsided. This delay impacted the overall experience, limiting our ability to enjoy and explore as anticipated. The visit to the Spicy Market also fell short, as I encountered unexpectedly inflated charges, seemingly influenced by connections of the tour guide.
There were positive aspects, such as the delicious food provided and the commendable English-speaking abilities of the team. However, these were overshadowed by the adverse weather conditions and certain disappointing aspects of the tour, leading to a less than satisfactory experience.
Although the team's effort and the guide's language skills were appreciated, the overall tour failed to meet my expectations due to safety concerns, unexpected additional charges, and the inability to enjoy the tour due to the heavy rain. There's room for improvement in ensuring better communication and preparedness in adverse weather conditions.
I hope that these points are taken constructively to enhance the overall experience for future travelers.
Rick_S, Sep 2023
It was great! Rahima was a very happy and overall great guide for this day.
She made us laugh, and had a good knowledge of all the historical information.
Hayk_K, Aug 2023
Guide in Stone City, Hassan was great guide, he is excellent talker, knows history very well and introduces very interesting way.
Highly recommend him.
The tour also was enjoyable and it is one of the best things to do of you have limited days
Janis_F, Jul 2023
We loved our day with Ally and team. He’s was so friendly and sweet and knowledgeable. And the turtles!! And the barbecue!! Amazing!!!
bdearmas1209, Jun 2023
We had a great time, especially at Nakupenda. We had the best tour guide, Hazam. He made the tour and attended to all our needs and requests. Thank you so much Hazam.
Sophie_K, Dec 2023
Tour tres complet et notre guide Karisma,qui parlait français,nous a fait partager ses connaissances
Nous avons passé un super moment avec les tortues et le banc de sable etait paradisiaque
Superbe visite de stone town aussi poignante que coloree
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