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Excursion · Stone Town & Changuu Island, Zanzibar

Stone Town + Prison Island Tour

Walk through historic Stone Town, then sail to Changuu Island for giant tortoises, fascinating history and beautiful ocean scenery.

Duration Full Day Destination Stone Town & Changuu Island, Zanzibar Type Excursion
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Discover Stone Town & Changuu Island, Zanzibar with Al Badi.

Experience two of Zanzibar’s most iconic attractions in one well-planned day. Begin in historic Stone Town, exploring narrow streets, distinctive architecture, lively local surroundings and cultural landmarks that reveal the story of Zanzibar’s rich past. Continue with a scenic boat journey across the turquoise waters to Changuu Island, widely known as Prison Island. Discover the island’s fascinating history, meet its famous giant tortoises and enjoy the peaceful coastal scenery before returning to the main island. This experience is ideal for travellers who want to combine Zanzibar’s history, culture, wildlife and Indian Ocean scenery without arranging two separate tours.

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Destination Stone Town & Changuu Island, Zanzibar
Duration Full Day
Experience Excursion

The moments that shape this experience.

✓ Historic Stone Town
✓ Boat trip to Changuu Island
✓ Giant tortoises
✓ Historic Prison Island
✓ Zanzibar culture and island scenery

How your journey comes together.

  1. Combine historic Stone Town with a boat excursion to Prison Island. Explore Zanzibar's old city
  2. markets
  3. architecture and cultural landmarks before travelling across the channel to Changuu Island to discover its history and famous giant tortoises.

Know what’s already taken care of.

Included

  • ✓ Guided Stone Town experience
  • ✓ Boat trip
  • ✓ Prison Island visit
  • ✓ Giant tortoise experience

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Optional services
  • Gratuities
Meeting point

Stone Town / agreed hotel pickup point

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From USD 127