Zanzibar: Stone Town and Prison Island Tour – Zanzibar, Tanzania

EXPERIENCE:

Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO-listed site, and learn about its history. Visit the infamous Prison Island, a former slave colony now home to families of giant tortoise.

Follow your guide on a tour of the Zanzibar capital and stop by must-sees like the old slave market and Forodhani Gardens – a small park that boasts big views over the city. Practice your bargaining skills in Darajani bazaar and hear about famous residents of the city such as Farrokh Bulsara – also known as Freddie Mercury.

With a name like Prison Island, you’ll be surprised at what a little slice of heaven this is. Now a conservation site for rare giant tortoise, you can meet the creatures, chill out on the beach and take a dip in the Indian Ocean. And, before catching the boat back to shore, you’ll also have time to visit the island’s museum, where you can learn more surrounding its history.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the history of Zanzibar on guided tour of Stone Town and Prison Island
Visit the old slave market, Forodhani Gardens, and the Darajani bazaar
Learn about the famous residents of the city, including Freddie Mercury
Practice your haggling skills at the market and pick up some souvenirs
Visit island’s museum and learn about its history before heading back to shore

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