Zanzibar Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 17 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Zanzibar Tour worth booking?
Zanzibar Tour is a 4-hour experience in Zanzibar City, Tanzania, from $200 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 17 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (17)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $200 per person
Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living comfortably together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you ca
What you get
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
About this experience
Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living comfortably together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches, and temples side to side. While you wander around the city, your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, Darajani marketplace, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the Sultan’s Palace. Tour also includes a lunch in a restaurant or in a local house, if agreed beforehand. While the tour is only half a day, we recommend you to stay in Stone Town for at least two days to discover many more magnificent wonders. Forodhani Gardens is definitely worth a visit, especially at night when it comes alive as one of the best street food markets in East Africa.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Flights, Tipping the crew, Visas
- Medical Insurance and Travel Insurance
What you'll see and do
Stone Town
Stone Town is a very lively place where you’ll find a mixture of Arabic, African, Indian and European cultures living comfortably together. As you walk through the labyrinth of streets too narrow for cars to pass, you can see mosques, churches, and temples side to side. While you wander around the city, your guide will take you on a historical and cultural journey through the old slave market, Darajani marketplace, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the Sultan’s Palace. Tour also includes a lunch in a restaurant or in a local house, if agreed beforehand. While the tour is only half a day, we recommend you to stay in Stone Town for at least two days to discover many more magnificent wonders. Forodhani Gardens is definitely worth a visit, especially at night when it comes alive as one of the best street food markets in East Africa.
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tanzania Serengeti Safaris
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 17 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
17 verified traveler reviews for Zanzibar Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
My Serengeti balloon experience
I didn't want to miss this tour when I was in Serengeti, my plane was departing at 9:00 from seronera, Burigi Chato Safaris arranged a one hour balloon tour before I get transferred to seronera airstrip.Really I loved the experience.
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My best Tour
I can say serengeti balloon tour was one of my favourite tour in serengeti. Even if you do it in almost a hour but it id something you dont need to miss.
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Up in the air at serengeti
A hot air balloon Safari across the Serengeti was very amazing, and I got a time to experience the majestic Serengeti from the sky, simply it was worth and unforgettable journey
Response from the operator: Hello! James we are very proud of for you making a tour in Tanzania and booking with us with Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Ride, also we are thankful for believing our company and booking with us , hopeful you will witness the greatness of Tanzania`s tourism. Also, Thanks for choosing the best offered all-inclusive Tanzania Safari`s Package which gave you a chance to explore, traverse and survey the best tourist attractions found in the northern, western, and lake zone part of Tanzania, that gave you a level of possibility to strike the main Tanzania National Parks thus includes; Serengeti Safari, Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari, Great Wildebeest Serengeti Migration Safari, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park, Burigi National Park, Mikumi Udzungwa, Ruaha National Park and the Day trip. -Serengeti Safari You found the opportunity to make a visit in the following sections -Serengeti Balloon You were able to explore the Serengeti experience and the majestic Serengeti from the sky. -Lake Manyara Tour You got a memorable Safari experience in lake Manyara National Park as we advised you to book your tour through a great tour operator(That’s Burgi Chato Safaris), where you were able to explore areas of the tree-climbing lion, see a large number of elephants, Observe the social baboons, enjoy the out of the Safari car experience and watch pink flamingos soar). - Lake Natron Tour Touring Lake Natron with us made you explore a variety of activities such as walking safaris, flamingo walks, volcano climbing, and cultural tours accompanied by beautiful exposure. -Ol doing lengai Hiking Also, this gave an opportunity to hike Ol Doinyo Lengai mostly known as the “Mountain of God” in the Maasai Language, it is an active volcano located in the Arusha region of Tanzania, Africa, a part of the volcanic system of East Africa Rift it unequally produces natrocarbonatite lava). -Lake Eyasi the Hadzabe Bushmen tour Also, you visited Lake Eyasi and interact with the Datoga and Hadzabe bushmen as the people who still live in Northern Central Tanzania live in harmony with each other and nature). -Shopping (Maasai craft and Tanzanite experience) It was our pleasure to take you to the best place to buy Maasai Traditional clothes known as Maasai Shuka, carvings, and Sovereign Tanzanite. -Mount Meru Hiking (you got time to climb and summit Mount Meru got experience of the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania that you never forget). -Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing You got the possibility of climbing up the highest and most famous summit in Tanzania, where climbing Kilimanjaro mountain gave and provided all you wanted to get to the mountain). however, climbing mount Kilimanjaro involves the following route to pass through to reach the top of the Kilimanjaro mountain ( At the summit), which are Machame route, Lemosho route, Marangu route, Rongai route, Umbwe route, and Northern circuit), but you choose the best route. - Materuni Waterfall/Coffee Tour We as the best Materuni Waterfall tour operator, we let you explore a place at which you may rest, refresh your mind and achieve your holiday, also you were able to know how to make a traditional coffee with amazing smell) -Marangu Waterfall/Coffee Tour/Cave Touring in Tanzania will not disappoint you ever, Marangu waterfall was also the best attractive area where you experienced stunning landscapes, went swimming, and thereafter got a chance to know the history of Chaga Cave. -Cheka(Kikuletwa)hot spring Tour, We let you experience a lot of Tanzania beauty, and saw the best natural water springs found in the Kilimanjaro region). -Kilimanjaro Bike Tour, (Burigi Chato Safaris as a tour operator made you experience a cycle safari around Moshi, explore the hot springs and waterfalls and the new place). -Moshi City Tour, We made you experience the beauty of Kilimanjaro city, cultural heritage, city tour, Hadzabe tribe, Materuni waterfalls, a coffee tour, and Kikuletwa Hot springs). -Zanzibar Tour You had a possibility to make a visit to the following tour area; -cheetah`s Rock(you explored and saw the way animals are resecured and contribute to the conservation), Nakupenda Beach You got the full experience and book a tour to refresh and explore amazing beauty and all about snorkeling and sunbathing on Zanzibar. Nungwi provision Island changed, Stone town This was one of the great local experiences that always attracts most visitors because of the totally amazing and all the incredible things to do there. space farm, Joan forest, Paje beach if am not mistaken, Paje was your main reason for having toured in Zanzibar because of a big and beautiful white sand beach boarded by a small-by-small village on one side and collection of beachfront accommodation service as well as turquoise waters on the other and the last area is Old dame market. Within the areas mentioned above you encountered various tasks or activities like; stone town walking tour, Zanzibar spice tour, Poison island tour, Mnemba snorkeling tour, dolphin tour, Nakupenda tour, Jambi ani village tour, and Safari blue.
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Amazing hot air
While in Serengeti we also did Balloon Safari. I saw the big five animals and watched a cheetah stalk and chase its prey from the balloon. we shot numerous photos. We watched elephants cross the river in the morning. I think we saw all of the animals at one time or another.
Response from the operator: Hello! Jensen we are very proud of for you making a tour in Tanzania and booking with us with Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Ride, also we are thankful for believing our company and booking with us, hopeful you will witness the greatness of Tanzania`s tourism. Also, Thanks for choosing the best offered all-inclusive Tanzania Safari`s Package which gave you a chance to explore, traverse and survey the best tourist attractions found in the northern, western, and lake zone part of Tanzania, that gave you a level of possibility to strike the main Tanzania National Parks thus includes; Serengeti Safari, Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari, Great Wildebeest Serengeti Migration Safari, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park, Burigi National Park, Mikumi Udzungwa, Ruaha National Park and the Day trip. -Serengeti Safari You found the opportunity to make a visit in the following sections -Serengeti Balloon You were able to explore the Serengeti experience and the majestic Serengeti from the sky. -Lake Manyara Tour You got a memorable Safari experience in lake Manyara National Park as we advised you to book your tour through a great tour operator(That’s Burgi Chato Safaris), where you were able to explore areas of the tree-climbing lion, see a large number of elephants, Observe the social baboons, enjoy the out of the Safari car experience and watch pink flamingos soar). - Lake Natron Tour Touring Lake Natron with us made you explore a variety of activities such as walking safaris, flamingo walks, volcano climbing, and cultural tours accompanied by beautiful exposure. -Ol doing lengai Hiking Also, this gave an opportunity to hike Ol Doinyo Lengai mostly known as the “Mountain of God” in the Maasai Language, it is an active volcano located in the Arusha region of Tanzania, Africa, a part of the volcanic system of East Africa Rift it unequally produces natrocarbonatite lava). -Lake Eyasi the Hadzabe Bushmen tour Also, you visited Lake Eyasi and interact with the Datoga and Hadzabe bushmen as the people who still live in Northern Central Tanzania live in harmony with each other and nature). -Shopping (Maasai craft and Tanzanite experience) It was our pleasure to take you to the best place to buy Maasai Traditional clothes known as Maasai Shuka, carvings, and Sovereign Tanzanite. -Mount Meru Hiking (you got time to climb and summit Mount Meru got experience of the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania that you never forget). -Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing You got the possibility of climbing up the highest and most famous summit in Tanzania, where climbing Kilimanjaro mountain gave and provided all you wanted to get to the mountain). however, climbing mount Kilimanjaro involves the following route to pass through to reach the top of the Kilimanjaro mountain ( At the summit), which are Machame route, Lemosho route, Marangu route, Rongai route, Umbwe route, and Northern circuit), but you choose the best route. - Materuni Waterfall/Coffee Tour We as the best Materuni Waterfall tour operator, we let you explore a place at which you may rest, refresh your mind and achieve your holiday, also you were able to know how to make a traditional coffee with amazing smell) -Marangu Waterfall/Coffee Tour/Cave Touring in Tanzania will not disappoint you ever, Marangu waterfall was also the best attractive area where you experienced stunning landscapes, went swimming, and thereafter got a chance to know the history of Chaga Cave. -Cheka(Kikuletwa)hot spring Tour, We let you experience a lot of Tanzania beauty, and saw the best natural water springs found in the Kilimanjaro region). -Kilimanjaro Bike Tour, (Burigi Chato Safaris as a tour operator made you experience a cycle safari around Moshi, explore the hot springs and waterfalls and the new place). -Moshi City Tour, We made you experience the beauty of Kilimanjaro city, cultural heritage, city tour, Hadzabe tribe, Materuni waterfalls, a coffee tour, and Kikuletwa Hot springs). -Zanzibar Tour You had a possibility to make a visit to the following tour area; -cheetah`s Rock(you explored and saw the way animals are resecured and contribute to the conservation), Nakupenda Beach You got the full experience and book a tour to refresh and explore amazing beauty and all about snorkeling and sunbathing on Zanzibar. Nungwi provision Island changed, Stone town This was one of the great local experiences that always attracts most visitors because of the totally amazing and all the incredible things to do there. space farm, Joan forest, Paje beach if am not mistaken, Paje was your main reason for having toured in Zanzibar because of a big and beautiful white sand beach boarded by a small-by-small village on one side and collection of beachfront accommodation service as well as turquoise waters on the other and the last area is Old dame market. Within the areas mentioned above you encountered various tasks or activities like; stone town walking tour, Zanzibar spice tour, Poison island tour, Mnemba snorkeling tour, dolphin tour, Nakupenda tour, Jambi ani village tour, and Safari blue.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Serengeti
Serengeti National Park game drive also is fantastic due to the fact that you feel really in an ancient world. On the other side, The Serengeti Balloon tour is also fantastic as you spot biggest amount of animals above from the balloon. Accommodations where perfect in any place, even too much comfortable. I recommend Burigi Chato Safaris for Serengeti Balloon Safari.
Response from the operator: Hello! Weiner we are very proud of for you making a tour in Tanzania and booking with us with Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Ride, also we are thankful for believing our company and booking with us, hopeful you will witness the greatness of Tanzania`s tourism. Also, Thanks for choosing the best offered all-inclusive Tanzania Safari`s Package which gave you a chance to explore, traverse and survey the best tourist attractions found in the northern, western, and lake zone part of Tanzania, that gave you a level of possibility to strike the main Tanzania National Parks thus includes; Serengeti Safari, Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari, Great Wildebeest Serengeti Migration Safari, Ngorongoro crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park, Burigi National Park, Mikumi Udzungwa, Ruaha National Park and the Day trip. -Serengeti Safari You found the opportunity to make a visit in the following sections -Serengeti Balloon You were able to explore the Serengeti experience and the majestic Serengeti from the sky. -Lake Manyara Tour You got a memorable Safari experience in lake Manyara National Park as we advised you to book your tour through a great tour operator(That’s Burgi Chato Safaris), where you were able to explore areas of the tree-climbing lion, see a large number of elephants, Observe the social baboons, enjoy the out of the Safari car experience and watch pink flamingos soar). - Lake Natron Tour Touring Lake Natron with us made you explore a variety of activities such as walking safaris, flamingo walks, volcano climbing, and cultural tours accompanied by beautiful exposure. -Ol doing lengai Hiking Also, this gave an opportunity to hike Ol Doinyo Lengai mostly known as the “Mountain of God” in the Maasai Language, it is an active volcano located in the Arusha region of Tanzania, Africa, a part of the volcanic system of East Africa Rift it unequally produces natrocarbonatite lava). -Lake Eyasi the Hadzabe Bushmen tour Also, you visited Lake Eyasi and interact with the Datoga and Hadzabe bushmen as the people who still live in Northern Central Tanzania live in harmony with each other and nature). -Shopping (Maasai craft and Tanzanite experience) It was our pleasure to take you to the best place to buy Maasai Traditional clothes known as Maasai Shuka, carvings, and Sovereign Tanzanite. -Mount Meru Hiking (you got time to climb and summit Mount Meru got experience of the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania that you never forget). -Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing You got the possibility of climbing up the highest and most famous summit in Tanzania, where climbing Kilimanjaro mountain gave and provided all you wanted to get to the mountain). however, climbing mount Kilimanjaro involves the following route to pass through to reach the top of the Kilimanjaro mountain ( At the summit), which are Machame route, Lemosho route, Marangu route, Rongai route, Umbwe route, and Northern circuit), but you choose the best route. - Materuni Waterfall/Coffee Tour We as the best Materuni Waterfall tour operator, we let you explore a place at which you may rest, refresh your mind and achieve your holiday, also you were able to know how to make a traditional coffee with amazing smell) -Marangu Waterfall/Coffee Tour/Cave Touring in Tanzania will not disappoint you ever, Marangu waterfall was also the best attractive area where you experienced stunning landscapes, went swimming, and thereafter got a chance to know the history of Chaga Cave. -Cheka(Kikuletwa)hot spring Tour, We let you experience a lot of Tanzania beauty, and saw the best natural water springs found in the Kilimanjaro region). -Kilimanjaro Bike Tour, (Burigi Chato Safaris as a tour operator made you experience a cycle safari around Moshi, explore the hot springs and waterfalls and the new place). -Moshi City Tour, We made you experience the beauty of Kilimanjaro city, cultural heritage, city tour, Hadzabe tribe, Materuni waterfalls, a coffee tour, and Kikuletwa Hot springs). -Zanzibar Tour You had a possibility to make a visit to the following tour area; -cheetah`s Rock(you explored and saw the way animals are resecured and contribute to the conservation), Nakupenda Beach You got the full experience and book a tour to refresh and explore amazing beauty and all about snorkeling and sunbathing on Zanzibar. Nungwi provision Island changed, Stone town This was one of the great local experiences that always attracts most visitors because of the totally amazing and all the incredible things to do there. space farm, Joan forest, Paje beach if am not mistaken, Paje was your main reason for having toured in Zanzibar because of a big and beautiful white sand beach boarded by a small-by-small village on one side and collection of beachfront accommodation service as well as turquoise waters on the other and the last area is Old dame market. Within the areas mentioned above you encountered various tasks or activities like; stone town walking tour, Zanzibar spice tour, Poison island tour, Mnemba snorkeling tour, dolphin tour, Nakupenda tour, Jambi ani village tour, and Safari blue.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $200 to $275
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
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Zanzibar Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Zanzibar City.
How much does Zanzibar Tour cost?
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Prices start at $200 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Zanzibar City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Zanzibar Tour take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Zanzibar City is not rushed.
Is Zanzibar Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 17 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Zanzibar City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Zanzibar Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Zanzibar Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Zanzibar Tour?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Zanzibar City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Zanzibar City and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Zanzibar Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Zanzibar City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Zanzibar City?
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On Outty we rank every Zanzibar City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Zanzibar Adventure Quad with Sunset and Transfer Included, 3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour, Stone Town Private Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Zanzibar City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Zanzibar City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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