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Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tour

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88 reviews
Activity provider:Babu Tours & Safaris
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Prison Island: Private Half-Day Tour

Activity provider:Babu Tours & Safaris
4.1  / 5
88 reviews
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From US$ 40 per person

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Discover Prison Island on this 3-hour guided tour. Play with tortoises, swim or snorkel, and relax on the beach. Your qualified guide will help you and give you a detailed explanation of the history of the island.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Pickup included
Your hotel outside of Stone Town.
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy your trip to the historical Prison Island
  • Discover the fascinating stories of the buildings
  • Go snorkeling and find the precious tortoises
Full description
This private guided half day tour can begin any time from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Meet your well-trained guide and boatman as your board your steam-engine wooden boat. Head to the prestigious island and enjoy the 30-minute journey.  Listen to the history of the island and discover the past centuries through the historical buildings, which have served many purposes over the years including a prison, chapel, and hiding place for slaves after the abolition.  Enjoy a swim or snorkel around the colorful coral rocks and turquoise waters. Play with giant tortoises and you may take photographs with these old precious creatures. If you do not have much experience or confidence in the water, you will be provided with a life jacket. 
Includes
  • Return transportation from your accommodation in Stone Town
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Life jackets
  • Guide, boat, and conservation fee
  • Government taxes
  • Transportation from accommodation outside Stone Town
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Do not forget your swimwear and sandals
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4.1 /5

based on 88 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Overall, we had a great experience. We communicated with the company via WhatsApp and they were very responsive and helpful. Transportation was arranged for us through our booking. We reached out to Babu Tours and Safaris the day before via WhatsApp and exchanged information regarding our hotel, time of pick up, etc. Mohammed was our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, kind, patient and took a lot of pride in sharing the history and culture with us. I asked many questions and he answered me with enthusiasm every time! Unfortunately, the weather was not great, but Mohammed did not let that dampen his spirit or ours! Very important to note: there was no dock, the boat comes as close to the shore as it can and you walk through the water to board the boat. Keep in mind for shoes and clothes. We wore tevas. Thank you Babu Tours and Safaris!

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April 4, 2023

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Giovanna – United StatesVerified booking

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This was a wonderful trip! Mohammad picked us up from out hotel and walked us through town to the boat, where we enjoyed a leisurely boat ride to Prison Island. We got there before it was crowded and got to feed the turtles before too many people were there. After we went snorkeling at an incredible reef. Mohammad was wonderful and was able to give us lots of history and information on the surrounding islands as well. If you go, make sure to do the tortoises before the snorkeling or it might get very crowded! I would recommend this trip!

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