Prison Island & Spice Tour: Tortoises & Flavors

Explore Prison Island’s history and giant tortoises, then dive into Zanzibar’s spice heritage with a flavorful tour and lunch. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zanzibar - Embark on an unforgettable Zanzibar journey that combines history, nature, and local cuisine. Start with a brief boat trip from Stone Town to Prison Island, where you can meet the giant Aldabra tortoises, some of which are over a century old. Discover the remnants of the island’s unused prison, initially intended as a quarantine…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling Stops with Snorkeling equipment & Sunbathing
  • Professional Guide
  • Hotel pick up & Drop off by an Air Conditioned vehicle (if option selected)
  • Boat Ride to Visit Prison Island
  • Visit to Spice Farm
What's Not Included
  • Prison Island & Spice Farm entrance fees Twenty Three $ per person
  • Transfer from outside Stone Town city will be Extra charged
Additional Information

This tour seamlessly blends Zanzibar’s two famous attractions: the giant tortoises and the turquoise waters of Prison Island, along with its famous spice plantations. In just one day, participants will enjoy both cultural history and natural beauty—strolling among ancient tortoises, snorkeling in vibrant coral reefs, and visiting aromatic spice farms…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Yoshitaka_t
Aug 7, 2025
I will never use this travel agent - This was my first time of use of Viator. It is a completely untrustworthy company. The pickup time was scheduled at1:30p.m., but the driver came at 3:00 p.m. I was only instructed to contact the local tour company. The tour was in Tanzania, but tour company was in Egypt. When booking the tour, and later through communication with the travel agency, I had already provided the hotel information in advance. However, I was instructed to send a photo of the hotel after the scheduled pickup time. After replying with the photo, hotel name, and my phone number, I was then asked to send a link of the hotel location. This is because the Egyptian company is handling the arrangements. If a local company were handling it directly, the hotel name provided had been enough. The guide finally gave a call to the Hotel. The tour was delayed by one and a half hours, and although it was supposed to include lunch, we had to give up due to lack of time. Additionally, the return trip by boat from Prison Island was in dim lighting, and we arrived back on Zanzibar Island around 7:00 PM, making it a dangerous journey. The travel agency's apology was simply “We apologize for all this,” with no proper explanation. The guide said that he was instructed by the travel agency on the day to pick up other tourists and could not pick us up. The travel agency that gave such instructions and handled our tour was the worst. The company responsible for this arrangement was Viator, and I will never use this company. I do not trust this company.
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).