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Best Tours & activities in Zanzibar City (2026)

Tours are the easiest way to see the sights beyond Stone Town, and a good guide adds depth to the old town itself. ZanTours runs Stone Town walks, spice farm visits, Prison Island boat trips, Jozani forest tours and two-hour sunset dhow cruises from the Stone Town waterfront, with guides certified by the Zanzibar Tour Guide Association. Fisherman Tours & Travel, operating since 1992, publishes prices for its spice, Stone Town, Prison Island and Jozani tours and offers combined day trips.

Gallery Tours & Safaris handles transfers and tailored excursions, including cooking courses, village visits and dhow sailing, with guides speaking several languages. Whichever company you choose, book through a registered operator rather than unlicensed touts, confirm what is included (entry fees, meals, transfers and equipment) and check pick-up times. Spice farms and Jozani are best visited in the morning, when it is cooler, and dhow cruises depend on wind and weather. Choose wildlife experiences that keep a respectful distance from animals.

3 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 tours & activities in Zanzibar City

  1. ZanTours Excursions and destination management, Zanzibar CityLarge Zanzibar tour operator running Stone Town walks, spice farm visits, Prison Island boat trips, Jozani forest tours and sunset dhow cruises with certified guides.
  2. Fisherman Tours & Travel Excursions and day tours, ChukwaniZanzibar tour company operating since 1992, offering spice farm tours, Stone Town walks, Prison Island boat trips and Jozani Forest visits, often combined into day trips.
  3. Gallery Tours & Safaris Excursions, transfers and private tours, MbweniZanzibar tour operator based at Mbweni offering spice farm, Stone Town, Prison Island and Jozani tours, dhow trips and cooking courses with multilingual guides.

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1. ZanTours

Excursions and destination managementZanzibar City

Large Zanzibar tour operator running Stone Town walks, spice farm visits, Prison Island boat trips, Jozani forest tours and sunset dhow cruises with certified guides.

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