Top Zanzibar City Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

It’s fascinating to explore historic Stone Town—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—but it’s easy to lose your way in the area’s maze-like, narrow streets. To stay oriented and ensure you don’t miss key highlights, join a private guide with deep knowledge of local culture. It’s fully personalized to your preferences, whether you’re shopping for local textiles, interested in history, or learning about Stone Town’s unique architecture.

Immerse yourself in Zanzibar’s dramatic history on a full-day, guided tour of Stone Town and Prison Island. Explore on foot and by boat for a comprehensive overview of the area, learn about local culture, architecture, and wildlife, and enjoy the convenience of round-trip hotel transfers.

Uncover Zanzibar’s rich history on this comprehensive heritage and spice tour, ideal for first-time visitors. Visit historical landmarks including Livingstone House and Maruhubi Palace to learn more about the Arabic, Asian, and European influences on the archipelago, then visit a rural farm for first-hand insight into Zanzibar’s famous spice trade. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide and avoid hidden costs with hotel transfers and admission fees included.

This tour is one of our most recommended in Zanzibar that includes the two (2) must-do activities in Stone Town; Prison Island (Quarantine Island) and Nakupenda Sandbank and you can stay at any of these places as long as you wish. At Prison Island you will learn the history of the Island, the former Quarantine Station also you will be able to see the Animals; Aldabra giant Tortoise, dik-diks, peacocks, etc. Trees and plantations, Zanzibar doors, Prison ruins, and much more. Nakupenda Sandbank is one of the biggest sandbanks in Zanzibar. At Nakupenda you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling, relaxing at the calmest water, Lunch Buffet that you selected (Seafood or Vegetarian) and much more. This is a lifetime experience that you will not want to miss on your Zanzibar holiday.

Pack some Zanzibar highlights into a single day of exploring that’s a great orientation to the island’s aromatic spice farms, historic architecture, and magnificent nature. With an itinerary that includes Stone Town, Prison Island, and Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, you’ll cover a wide range of sights, and included, door-to-door transport saves even more time for exploring.

Jozani Forest is best known for its red colobus monkeys, which are endemic to Zanzibar. About 20 years ago, the monkeys were considered to be in danger of extinction. This trend has since reversed due to the conservation project. There are about 6000 red colobus monkeys residing in Jozani Forest. This experience provide you a 3 hour walking tour through Jozani Forrest.

This is a walking tour that takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders,the former slave market for East African Slave trade, and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar.The architectural style of Stone town buildings is a unique mixture of various influences and culture. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques! Stone Town has some excellent gifts shops with plenty of souvenirs and handicrafts to choose from. A guided walk through this colorful and alternating city with tour knowledgeable tour guides, who knows not only funny of Stone town, but also cruel stories to tell about life of the old times in Stone town.

Sail to Menai Bay in a traditional wooden dhow sailboat on a full-day tour from Zanzibar, and spend the day exploring marine wildlife, islands, and white-sand beaches. You’ll come to shore to swim and snorkel, drink from fresh-picked coconuts, and enjoy a seafood lunch on an island. This Menai Bay sailing tour is a great chance to spot some of Zanzibar’s bottlenose and humpback dolphins, and it includes pickup and drop-off at Zanzibar hotels.

Widen your perspective of Zanzibar on a private 6-day tour of the island, with hassle-free round-trip transfer allowing you to seamlessly tick off highlights including Stone Town, Jozani Forest, and the island’s scenic coastline in just one trip. Benefit from your driver-guide’s personalized attention on a private tour while avoiding hidden costs with accommodation and meals included as per itinerary.

Discover the spices that thrive in Zanzibar’s villages and plantations on a walking tour that’s an aromatic immersion in the island’s rural life. Join a guide for a walk through local farms, see workers climb into the spice trees, sample spices and fruits fresh from the field, and learn the history of Zanzibar’s spice trade. This Zanzibar spice farm tour includes pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar, with both morning and afternoon departures available.

After tasting the great meals of Zanzibar, you will want to discover all the spices’ secrets. Go for a spice tour and see how the island’s soils gives Zanzibar the best fruits and spices. While walking through the forest and the fields, you will be able to taste and smell Zanzibar’s treasures and learn more on how they grow and are cooked. You will also have the chance to discover about medical uses of some plants and trees, and feel the magical atmosphere of the wild and green part of the island. Follow the paths while hearing about Zanzibar’s agriculture and beauty. Zanzibar’s cooking is not only about enjoying, but also about discovering."

Take part in one of Zanzibar's most iconic experience during a spice tour of the Spice Island. Stationed along one of the world's oldest trade routes, this picturesque destination is a melting pot of culture, cuisine, and flavors. Follow a guide through rural plantations and see where local staples such as clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon are cultivated, grown and used to produce some of Africa's most aromatic cuisine.  

Jozani jungle contains about 100 tree species from a total of 43 families. It is home to the red colobus monkeys,rare species found only in Zanzibar and many other species including Sykes monkeys, small buck, chameleons, bush babies, Ader's duiker, over 50 species of butterfly and 40 species of birds and bush pigs yet all these animals are full of character and roam freely in their ecosystem . The Jungle is situated 38km southeast (about 20 minutes drive) from Stone Town on Zanzibar Island. It is a narrow neck of land between Chwaka Bay to the north and Uzi Bay to the south , has excellent nature trail accommodates a large mangrove swamp, which winds through coral thicket vegetation, mangrove forest and across a creek. Our well-trained team of guides will walk you through this impressive flora and fauna a very remarkable experience through mangrove forest which is extremely crucial to animals,fishes, plants and human life as they prevents the Islands from the sea water !!

You snorkel around beautiful reefs Swim in the natural pool Visit private small islands Get to watch the birds flying over the islands. Enjoy a buffet-style dinner and enjoy delicious seafood and local cuisine. Swim with the tidal water in the Indian Ocean in the natural lagoon in Kwale

This is one of our must-do activities that you will not want to miss while you are in Zanzibar. The tiny but exceptional Mnemba reef offers indeed some of the best and most spectacular spots in the whole Archipelago, if not in East Africa. On this trip, we might (85% chance) see dolphins while cruising from Nungwi to Mnemba, we will stop for a while and you can enjoy seeing dolphins swimming, also you can take photos. Also, there is a Sandbank beside Mnemba Island, we might go there after snorkeling when it is low tides. Mnemba is well known for the excellent clarity of its waters ( for this area of the Indian Ocean) and the unusually prolific and diverse corals and tropical marine life where you can able to see a lot of colorful fishes while Snorkeling. Some of the species that you can see at Mnemba reef include; Angel Fish, Blue Spotted Rays, Black Snappers, Groupers, Red Tooth Triggers, Flounder, Octopuses, Leaf Fish, Scorpion Fish, Stone Fish, Frog Fish and lots of Trevallies.

Safari Blue is one of our most recommended tour from Stone Town, where you get experienced more of an Indian Ocean.

All cars are privately with knowledgeable staffs that always smiling during the trips, free wifi, cool water as well as music on boards We have baby seat on car that will make a kids to be in safe ride all our drivers are non Smokers and non alcoholic drivers

This tour is one of a kind tour designed for short travelers looking for a quick and authentic overview of Zanzibar. This carefully designed tour is the perfect way to explore the history, culture, highlights and traditions of this Wonderful destination .As per the tour you get to visit spice farms, Prison Island, Stone town, local markets and more Including round-trip transfers from Ferry Terminal, Airport or your hotel. After this tour with our professional guides you will leave a memory to cherish forever

Visit the historic Stone Town of Zanzibar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided, half-day tour from Zanzibar. With an experienced guide to lead the way, you’ll explore a blend of African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European cultures, following narrow streets shaded by elegant balconies and verandahs. See the former slave market, the Sultan Palace, and a series of beautifully-carved wooden doors, with a 30-minute shopping break to browse for some of Zanzibar’s most distinctive souvenirs.

This is one of our most recommended activities in Zanzibar, where you can swim and snorkel at three different spots (Dolphins, relaxing at the Sandbanks, and Snorkeling at the Mnemba reef. Mnemba Island was ranked #1 Best Beach Destination in Africa by tripsavvy. For the sake of precision, Mnemba is a reef and not an Atoll, as sometimes called Mnemba Atoll in many publications and charts. Mnemba is well known for the excellent clarity of its waters ( for this area of the Indian Ocean) and the unusually prolific and diverse corals and tropical marine life where you can able to spot different species of fishes while Snorkeling. Some of the species that you can see at Mnemba reef include; Angel Fish, Blue Spotted Rays, Black Snappers, Groupers, Red Tooth Triggers, Flounder, Octopuses, Leaf Fish, Scorpion Fish, Stone Fish, Frog Fish, and lots of Trevallies.

It is a full-day private tour that includes Three most recommended tours in Stone Town; Prison Island, Nakupenda (Sandbank), and Stone Town City Tour. It is the Lifetime experience that you will not want to miss while on your vacation in Zanzibar.

Visit Fumba island and get aboard of the boat and you will be welcomed with a coconut drink (you can eat it as well) then two snorkeling stops with snorkeling equipment at the natural lagoons,Enjoy your lunch on Minai Island (it is Zanzibar's largest marine protected area), your lunch will be Sea food, Shrimp, Lobster and Chicken with rice, salads and vegetables, Beer and Fruits is included, On your way back you will be offered Soda drinks, bottled water and coffee spices

Best way to end your by sailing on the Indian Ocean during the Sunset, surrounded with the best views where you can take the best photos of the Sunset. This is one among our most recommended tours in Zanzibar.

Learn about the Red Colombus Monkey, watch the playful black monkeys, and experience the mangroves!