Stone Town & Prison Island Full-Day Tour – From Stone Town Hotels | Cruzeiro Safaris

Tour Overview

Step into the story of Zanzibar on a full-day experience crafted for guests staying in Stone Town.
Trace centuries of Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian, and European influence through UNESCO-listed Stone Town,
then cruise over turquoise waters to Prison Island (Changuu) to meet protected
giant Aldabra tortoises and unwind on white-sand shores.

️ What to Expect

️ Morning: Stone Town Walking Tour

• ~09:00 – Pick-up from your Stone Town hotel (see sample list below).
• Guided walking tour through labyrinthine streets lined with coral-stone facades and carved doors.
• Key sights (exteriors where applicable): Old Fort, House of Wonders, Sultan’s Palace Museum,
  Freddie Mercury’s birthplace, plus historic mosques, churches & temples.
• Stories of the spice trade, the slave trade era, and Zanzibar’s cosmopolitan heritage.

️ Midday: Local Lunch Break (Optional)

• Dine at a recommended restaurant (own expense; typical à la carte USD 15–30).
• Choose from Swahili, Indian, and seafood specialties.

️ Afternoon: Prison Island (Changuu) Adventure

• Stroll to the seafront and board a motorized boat to Prison Island.
• Uncover the island’s dramatic past—detention & quarantine—now a serene wildlife refuge.
• Visit the Giant Tortoise Sanctuary (some residents are over a century old!).
• Free time to relax on the beach, swim, or snorkel (gear available to rent).

Return Transfer

• Boat back to Stone Town and hotel drop-off by late afternoon/early evening.

✅ What’s Included

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Stone Town hotels only)
• Professional, English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees to listed Stone Town sites & Prison Island
• Guided Stone Town walking tour
• Return boat transfers to/from Prison Island
• Visit to the giant tortoise sanctuary

❌ Not Included

• Lunch, drinks & snacks
• Snorkeling equipment (available to rent on-site)
• Personal expenses
• Tips & gratuities (optional)

Pick-Up From These Stone Town Hotels (Sample)

• Luxury & Boutique: Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Maru Maru, Mashariki Palace, Zanzibar Serena Inn, Kisiwa House, The Swahili House, Zanzibar Palace
• Standard: Tembo House, Dhow Palace, Zanzibar Grand Palace, Africa House, Tausi Palace, Al Johari, Asmini Palace, Khole House, Hiliki House
• International: DoubleTree by Hilton (Stone Town)

Staying outside Stone Town? See our Central/Fumba option or request a supplement for out-of-area pick-ups.

Good to Know

• Dress respectfully in Stone Town (shoulders/knees covered); bring a light cover-up.
• Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes—streets can be uneven.
• Sun & sea: Reef-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, towel & swimwear recommended.
• Sea conditions vary; boat rides can be bumpy.
• Accessibility: Walking & boat access may not suit guests with limited mobility.
• Wildlife etiquette: Do not touch, sit on, or feed tortoises; follow ranger guidance at all times.