Zanzibar : Prison Island Tour
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Instant confirmation
- Hotel pickup
- Guided tour in English, French, German, Spanish, and Swahili
About this experience
Come and experience a unique place called Prison Island by enjoying the ride to the island on a traditional dhow and learning more about Zanzibar’s history. Prison Island gets its name from athe prison built to condemn Zanzibari citizens to be isolated from the island. The prison was previously owned by an Arab to house his rebellious slaves, the prison was never actually used, and the island is now home to a tortoise sanctuary and a hotel. Prison Island is 20 minutes away from Stone Town by boat and has spectacular coral reefs for you to enjoy. Giant tortoises shuffle through the trees, with the infinite patience that old age brings. Originally thought to be from the Comoros Islands and Seychelles, some of these tortoises are thought to be over 100 years old.
Next available dates
What’s included
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- tour guide
- Prison island fee of 22 USD per person(only if option selected)
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Food
- Tip(optional)
Itinerary
- 1
Hotel pickup
Zanzibar
- 2
Stone Town
Pass by
- 3
boat transfer from Stone town To Prison Island
20 minutes
- 4
Prison Island
Photo stop, Guided tour, Free time, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Walk (3 hours)
- 5
boat transfer from Prison Island To Stone town
20 minutes
- 6
Stone Town
Pass by
- 7
Hotel drop-off
Zanzibar
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- How you meet
- Hotel pickup
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 1 day before
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, French, German, Spanish, and Swahili
- Start times
- 08:00 · 09:00 · 13:30 · 14:00
Know before you go
- Our driver will pick yoau up at the reception. Please kindly be ready at the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before departure time.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 5 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, French, German, Spanish, and Swahili
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Still have a question?
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From AED 176 per person (6 travelers)Free cancellation








