Tanzania · ZANZIBAR CITY TOURS

The 15 Best Zanzibar City Tours

222 tours  ·  from $20

Almost every island day starts or finishes in Zanzibar City, so the town is the natural base. The 15 below cover the Stone Town walks, the boats leaving the old harbour and the trips that head inland, priced and timed.

From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - The early pickup and Zanzibar airport routine
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

1.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Our pick

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park for a full-day shared game drive with guides such as Amos, Salim, Elias, or Gabriel. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles, stop for a bush lunch, then return by small aircraft the same afternoon.

“Our day at mikumi was magical. It was made extra special by our guide Salim. He was absolutely amazing. , so knowledgable and funny and made the whole day just perfect. We saw everything we were hoping to see and more. Highly recommend this trip”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - Spice Farm: the most hands-on part of the day
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

2.Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,219 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $68

Spend 6 to 9 hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Stone Town, an organic spice farm, and Prison Island. Expect hands-on spice tasting, a Swahili lunch, a fast boat ride, and Aldabra tortoises. Guides such as Hassan, Ibrahim, and James are praised for clear local stories.

“Great way to experience The culture activities of Zanzibar! Highly recommend”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - Why Nyerere National Park works for a one-day safari
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

3.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Trade Zanzibar’s beaches for a full day in Nyerere National Park. You’ll fly by small plane, ride through the bush with an English-speaking guide such as Eli, Herman, or Songoro, stop for tea, and eat a warm lunch beside wildlife country before flying home.

“Everything was utterly amazing and outstanding. Eli our guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and entertaining too which was a wonderful bonus . The whole experience from start to finish was incredibly well organised and everyone was so kind and caring . We felt completely safe and do not visit Zanzibar without doing this day trip . It was run like clockwork . We did have a private Brand new jeep and we highly recommend doing the little extra if you can .. very very well worth the money .”

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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa - Riding the new CF Moto 520 quads
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Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

4.Quad Adventures in Zanzibar: Nungwi / Kendwa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 640 reviews · 4 hours

Ride a powerful CF Moto 520 from Nungwi, Kendwa, or Kidoti to a quiet Kaskazini beach, Kilimani village, and Kendwa. You can swim, watch a traditional dance, taste fresh fruit, and finish near fishermen at the coast. Multilingual guides, transfers, photos, and video are included.

“Going to the beach, meeting the village people. It was a rainy day but still enjoyed it”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour - Reaching Prison Island by boat
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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour

5.Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Visit Prison Island and its giant Seychelles tortoises, walk Stone Town with guides such as Abdul, Isaac, or Feisal, then taste and smell Zanzibar’s spices at a working farm. Hotel transfers, boat transport, entry fees where selected, and a local lunch are included.

“Very pleasant day full of exciting activities. Our guide had extraordinary knowledge of many landmarks and taught us a lot about Zanzibar's history. We saw many interesting places, giant tortoises, spice farm (really funny and interesting experience) and we bought souvenirs and spices in Stone Town at Darajani bazaar.”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - Spice Farm: the most hands-on part of the day
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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch

6.Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 453 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $55

You’ll visit a working spice farm, eat traditional Swahili food, walk Stone Town’s old lanes and take a boat to Prison Island. Guides such as Fahad, Ali, Mazi and Haji explain the island’s plants, trade and past. Expect a full, hot day with some wet boat boarding.

“Fahad is a very good guide. He was so friendly and social. The trip was very interesting. He talks in detail about the history of stone town.”

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Stone town Private walking tour - Walking the old lanes for three hours
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Stone Town Private Walking Tour

7.Stone Town Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 371 reviews · from $26Top rated

Spend about two hours walking Stone Town with a private guide such as Mohammed, Imran, or Ally Jape. Expect historic landmarks, narrow lanes, carved doors, markets, cathedrals, and local advice on food and sightseeing. Hotel pickup is available in Stone Town by advance request.

“I wrote to the operator via Viator to ask to reschedule the date by 1 day. I got no reply and consequently missed the tour”

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Zanzibar: Sea Turtle Swim at Salam Cave in Kizimkazi Village - The walk down into the cave
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Zanzibar: Sea Turtle Swim at Salam Cave in Kizimkazi Village

8.Sea Turtle Swim at Salam Cave in Kizimkazi Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 368 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $50

Travel by private vehicle to Salam Cave in Kizimkazi, where you can swim with cared-for sea turtles and feed them seaweed. Your guide handles the visit, photos, and local stories. Early pickup helps you avoid crowds. Expect steep steps, warm clear water, and a 2 to 4 hour outing.

“We had an amazing time! Everything went well from pick up yo drop off.”

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Zanzibar: 3 Hours Private Stone Town walking Tour with Guide - Starting in Stone Town’s maze of lanes
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Zanzibar: 3 Hours Private Stone Town walking Tour with Guide

9.3 Hours Private Stone Town walking Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 301 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Walk Stone Town for three hours with a private guide such as Khameez, Mau, Kassim, or Sahin. See the former slave market, Darajani Market, Sultan Palace, House of Wonders, Old Fort, Freddie Mercury’s birthplace, Zanzibar doors, and local coffee spots. Entry fees and hotel transfers cost extra.

“I really enjoyed this tour with Maulid. He was very knowledgeable about stone town and it’s history. I would definitely recommend.”

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Full-Day Private Stone Town Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour - St. Joseph’s Cathedral and the Old Dispensary
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Full-Day Private Stone Town +Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour

10.Full-Day Private Stone Town +Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $100

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver exploring Stone Town, Changuu, and Jambo Spice Farm. Expect historic buildings, giant tortoises, a boat ride with loaner snorkeling gear, tropical fruit tasting, and spice demonstrations. Guides may include Amina, Ibrahim, Ali, or Amira.

“Great tour! Had a great time learning about the history of Zanzibar. Take extra cash to tip your local guides and driver”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank With Lunch - Meeting the Aldabra giant tortoises
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Zanzibar: Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank With Lunch

11.Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 208 reviews · 7.5 - 9 hours · from $75

Join guides such as Milano or Sangi for a full-day Zanzibar outing to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. Meet Aldabra giant tortoises, snorkel from a dhow, swim in clear water, and eat a seafood barbecue with fruit and soft drinks.

“We had the best day out, a bit of Zanzibar culture, visiting Prison island and the tortoises on the island, some are almost 200 years old. We then travelled Nakupenda island where we snorkelled and swam and had a seafood barbecue. Everyone was helpful and efficient”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour - Starting with pickup, timing, and the ride into town
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Zanzibar: Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour

12.Stone Town Historical Cultural Walking Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $21Best value

Walk Stone Town with an English-speaking local guide such as Ali, Diamond, Abdalla, or Haidara. Visit the Old Fort, slave market, cathedral, Freddie Mercury Museum, and Darajani Market, with hotel transfers available and a flexible two to five-hour schedule.

“The visit was very nice and the guide gave me lots of details and was able to answer all my questions. Highly recommend !”

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Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent - Searching for dolphins near Mnemba and Matemwe
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Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent

13.Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $130

Spend about nine hours exploring Zanzibar by private vehicle and boat. Look for dolphins near Matemwe, meet red colobus monkeys at Jozani Forest, swim at Kuza Cave, relax at Paje Beach, and visit The Rock Restaurant. Guides such as Amina, Hassan, Ibrahim, and Ain are praised for friendly service.

“Of all the tours we took in Tanzania, this was our least favorite. Pros: - Pick up and drop off from our hotel in Nungwi Beach in a roomy vehicle with water provided. The guide and driver were fine. Nothing extraordinary. - The dolphin tour inRead more”

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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour - Starting with private hotel pickup
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Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour

14.Mnemba Island, Prison Island and Salaam Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · from $150

Spend a long, varied day around Zanzibar with private hotel pickup, a guide, boat trips, snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, dolphin spotting, Prison Island’s giant tortoises, and swimming with sea turtles at Salaam Cave. Guides such as Abdallah, Regalo, and Mohammed are praised for careful service and flexible pacing.

“Our guide Abdallah was exceptional. He was so vibrant and amazing! We had the best, most memorable experience ever! Such a gentleman, he looked after us and took really good care. The best value for money! A must do!”

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Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included) - Starting from Nungwi or Kendwa
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Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

15.Transparent Kayak and Drone (with Pickup Included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Paddle a heart-shaped or regular transparent kayak for 40 minutes off Nungwi Beach, with drone photos and video included. Pickup covers Nungwi, Kendwa, and Kidoti. Staff members such as Jackson, Vinny, and Nema are praised for friendly, careful support.

“I love my experience it's beautiful and wonderful and I will like to patronize the company again and again, their staff are accommodating and friendly. Jamboo”

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New in Zanzibar City Tours

★ 4.9Mikumi Wonderful Safari with Open JeepsFrom $60015 reviews
★ 4.4Maalum Cave Natural Swimming Pool Tour in PajeFrom $1003 reviews
★ 4.1Jozani Forest Watching Colobus Monkeys Guided TourFrom $387 reviews
★ 3.0Jozani Forest, Salaam Cave & The Rock RestaurantFrom $1154 reviews
★ 3.9Jozani Forest Guided Tour,Red Colobus and transferFrom $786 reviews
★ 4.6Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park and Spice Farm …From $1095 reviews
★ 4.9Horse Riding and Kayaking with Video and PhotosFrom $23010 reviews
★ 4.4Zanzibar Half Day Trip in Mnemba IslandFrom $5516 reviews
★ 4.7Half-Day Spice Farm Tour,the flavours of ZanzibarFrom $553 reviews
★ 5.0Half-Day Private in Prison Island ToursFrom $1004 reviews
★ 3.7Half-Day Prison Island, Tortoises and Spices TourFrom $977 reviews
★ 3.9Full-Day Conservation Safari with BBQ LunchFrom $1009 reviews
★ 4.4Full-Day Protected Chumbe Island Tour w. LunchFrom $26011 reviews
★ 4.8Sunset Sailing Tour with Snacks and DrinksFrom $1086 reviews
★ 4.4Combo Zanzi Prison & Nakopenda Island & Stone townFrom $1005 reviews

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