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Stone Town and Prison Island

A guided walk through the UNESCO old town, then a boat to Prison Island and its giant Aldabra tortoises.

Duration
About 6 hours
Location
Stone Town & Prison Island, Zanzibar

About the experience

A guided walk through the UNESCO old town, then a boat to Prison Island and its giant Aldabra tortoises.

Duration
About 6 hours
Location
Stone Town & Prison Island, Zanzibar
Start point
Hotel pickup at your beach hotel (set with the offer)
Activity type
City & landmarks · Cultural & heritage · Sea & islands
  • UNESCO Stone Town
  • Giant tortoises

Suggested programme

  1. 1

    Stone Town old town with a guide

  2. 2

    Boat to Prison Island

  3. 3

    Aldabra giant tortoises

Stops are based on published reference programmes; no minute-by-minute schedule is shown, and order and times are confirmed with the offer.

Safety & weather notes

  • Entrance fees, cable cars, rides and games are not included. They are paid extras and appear in your offer only if listed.
  • Sailing times depend on the tide and the sea; the boat operator can change or cancel a trip for safety. Wildlife sightings are possible but never guaranteed.

What's included

Details are set when the offer is confirmed

What's not included

Details are set when the offer is confirmed

Optional extras

Details are set when the offer is confirmed

Requirements

  • Dress modestly in Stone Town: shoulders and knees covered is respectful.

Cancellation terms

Details are set when the offer is confirmed

FAQ

Can I book and pay directly?

Not yet. Send an inquiry and the ALNWRAS WORLD team will come back with the price and availability. No booking is confirmed and nothing is charged before we contact you.

When will the price appear?

Price coming soon. You can send an inquiry to get an offer for your tour date and number of participants.

Can I combine several tours?

Yes — add tours to “My trip” and send them as a single inquiry.

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