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We compared all 301 experiences in Zanzibar so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 301 experiences from US$ 8 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Zanzibar Tandem Skydive: 10,000ft Jump & Beach Landing
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Most booked
Zanzibar Tandem Skydive: 10,000ft Jump & Beach LandingTandem skydive over Zanzibar from 10,000 feet with 30 seconds freefall, parachute descent, and landing on Kendwa beach. Photos and videos included.
1,005 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · RU · FRFree cancellationfromUS$ 545per person
Quad Bike Tour Zanzibar: Cook with Locals & Ride to Kendwa
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★Top rated
Quad Bike Tour Zanzibar: Cook with Locals & Ride to KendwaQuad bike tour in Zanzibar with hotel transfer, village cooking class, Kendwa Beach stop, fresh fruit tasting, and local experiences.
530 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per group
Mnemba Island snorkeling and swimming with dolphins
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Best value
Mnemba Island snorkeling and swimming with dolphinsSwim with dolphins at Mnemba Island, then snorkel the coral reef home to colorful fish: motorboat, guide and equipment included, pickup from Zanzibar beaches.
638 reviews
4.67★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · IT · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 58per person

Recommended (7)

Stone Town Private Walking Tour: UNESCO maze with local guide
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Travelers' pick
Stone Town Private Walking Tour: UNESCO maze with local guide
419 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 25per person
Zanzibar Airport & Port Transfers: Private Taxi with AC & WiFi
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar Airport & Port Transfers: Private Taxi with AC & WiFi
299 reviews
4.96★
Duration
20m–1h 30m
fromUS$ 20per group
Selous Day Safari from Zanzibar: Game Drive & Pro Photographer
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Travelers' pick
Selous Day Safari from Zanzibar: Game Drive & Pro Photographer
292 reviews
4.96★
Duration
12h
fromUS$ 800per person
Stone Town Walking Tour: UNESCO Heritage Sites with Hassan
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Travelers' pick
Stone Town Walking Tour: UNESCO Heritage Sites with Hassan
269 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 25per person
Zanzibar Stone Town, Prison Island & Spice Farm Private Tour
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar Stone Town, Prison Island & Spice Farm Private Tour
256 reviews
4.29★
Duration
8h
fromUS$ 110per person
Zanzibar Quad Bike Adventure: Village Visit & Kendwa Beach Sunset
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar Quad Bike Adventure: Village Visit & Kendwa Beach Sunset
230 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 67per group
Stone Town Walking Tour Zanzibar: Local Guide & Hidden Spots
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Travelers' pick
Stone Town Walking Tour Zanzibar: Local Guide & Hidden Spots
227 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h–3h
fromUS$ 20per person

Top rated (10)

Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Dropoff
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & DropoffPrivate airport transfer from Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town or your hotel. Air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver, bottled water included.
117 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · RU · IT +2Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per group
Stone Town Walking Tour: Zanzibar History, Markets & Old Fort
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Stone Town Walking Tour: Zanzibar History, Markets & Old FortStep into Zanzibar’s Stone Town with a local guide, wander Darajani Market, see the Old Fort, and follow the maze of streets. Includes bottled water and guide.
155 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · DE · RU · IT +2Free cancellationfromUS$ 24per person
Stone Town Zanzibar: Walking Tour, Rooftop Views & Market
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Travelers' pick
Stone Town Zanzibar: Walking Tour, Rooftop Views & MarketWander Stone Town’s maze of alleys, visit Darajani Market, Old Fort & House of Wonders, and catch rooftop views: guided walking tour with water included.
143 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 25US$ 23per person
Spice Market Zanzibar Stone Town
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Spice Market Zanzibar Stone TownStone Town walking tour through Darajani Market, Freddie Mercury House, Old Fort and Forodhani Garden. Includes local guide and street food tasting.
121 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · DE · IT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Snorkeling Mnemba Island from Zanzibar: Dhow boat with lunch
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling Mnemba Island from Zanzibar: Dhow boat with lunchSnorkel Mnemba Island's coral reefs and colorful fish from a traditional dhow. Swim with dolphins, enjoy fresh seafood lunch aboard, and return to Zanzibar at sunset.
220 reviews
4.94★
Duration
9h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Private taxi service Zanzibar: Driver meets your name at arrivals
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Private taxi service Zanzibar: Driver meets your name at arrivalsPrivate taxi from Zanzibar airport, hotel or seaport with professional driver. Air-conditioned comfort, bottled water, and infant seats included.
125 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per group
Stone Town Walking Tour: Zanzibar UNESCO Sites Guide
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Travelers' pick
Stone Town Walking Tour: Zanzibar UNESCO Sites GuideWalk Stone Town's winding alleys and UNESCO-listed streets with a local guide who speaks English, stopping at the Old Fort, Sultan's Palace.
195 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak & Drone Photos from Kendwa Beach
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar: Transparent Kayak & Drone Photos from Kendwa BeachFeel the Indian Ocean beneath you in a transparent kayak at Zanzibar’s Kendwa & Nungwi beaches, with drone photos, local guide, and pickup included.
104 reviews
4.86★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Zanzibar Stone Town: Walking Tour & Darajani Market
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Zanzibar Stone Town: Walking Tour & Darajani MarketWalk through Zanzibar's Stone Town with a local guide. Visit House of Wonders, Old Fort, Darajani Market. Includes water, flexible pace, all fitness levels.
155 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · AR · DE · RU +4Free cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Zanzibar: Quad Bike Tour Nungwi & Kendwa Beaches, Villages
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar: Quad Bike Tour Nungwi & Kendwa Beaches, VillagesFeel the wind on a quad bike along Zanzibar’s coast, stop for fresh coconuts in villages, and capture moments with drone footage. Includes gear and pickup.
104 reviews
4.78★
Duration
4h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · RU · IT +2Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per group

Lowest price (10)

Zanzibar Stone Town: History Tour & Freddie Mercury House
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Zanzibar Stone Town: History Tour & Freddie Mercury HouseStone Town walking tour with local guide Khamis. Visit House of Wonders, Anglican Cathedral, Freddie Mercury's home, historic doors and slave market sites. Transport included.
16 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 8per person
Stone Town walking tour Zanzibar: Arab Fort, carved doors
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Stone Town walking tour Zanzibar: Arab Fort, carved doorsWalk Stone Town's narrow streets with a guide fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and German, visiting the Arab Fort, House of Wonders.
59 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h 36m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · DE · PT · IT +2Free cancellationfromUS$ 18per person
Stone Town tour Zanzibar: Private guide through UNESCO maze
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Stone Town tour Zanzibar: Private guide through UNESCO mazePrivate Stone Town tour in Zanzibar with experienced guide speaking English, Spanish, Italian or French. Explore slave market, House of Wonders.
61 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · IT · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi & Hotel Pickup
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Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi & Hotel PickupPrivate airport taxi in Zanzibar with meet-and-greet, AC vehicle and bottled water. Fixed price, driver tracking, hotel pickups included.
11 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per group
Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town: Private Transfer
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Zanzibar Airport to Stone Town: Private TransferPrivate airport transfer from Zanzibar International to Stone Town with air-conditioned car and experienced driver. Fixed price, meet-and-greet at arrivals.
13 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h–2h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi with Meet & Greet
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Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi with Meet & GreetPrivate airport transfer in Zanzibar with driver waiting at arrivals holding a name sign, air-conditioned vehicle, and luggage help.
84 reviews
4.87★
Duration
20m–1h 30m
Next departure: 3 Aug 2027Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per group
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Car, WiFi & 24/7 Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Car, WiFi & 24/7 PickupLand in Zanzibar and skip the taxi stress. Your private transfer includes airport pickup, chilled water, WiFi, and a friendly local driver. Easy booking.
38 reviews
4.53★
Duration
30m–1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per group
Stone Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: UNESCO Heritage Sites
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Stone Town Walking Tour with Local Guide: UNESCO Heritage SitesWalk Stone Town's winding streets with a local guide who adapts the route to your interests (history, architecture, culture or markets), and returns you to your hotel at the end.
78 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · DE · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Stonetown Zanzibar: Walking Tour with Local Guide & Food
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Travelers' pick
Stonetown Zanzibar: Walking Tour with Local Guide & FoodExplore Stonetown’s history, markets, and flavors on a guided walking tour in Zanzibar. Includes local guide, bottled water, and a taste of Swahili food.
30 reviews
4.83★
Duration
3h–5h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · DE · RU · IT +3Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Pick & Drop-off
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Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Pick & Drop-offPrivate airport transfer in Zanzibar with air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi and cold water. Driver picks you up and takes you straight to your hotel or destination on the island.
51 reviews
5.00★
Duration
30m–1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per group

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Zanzibar tour: Jozani Forest, Spice Farm & Stone Town
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Zanzibar tour: Jozani Forest, Spice Farm & Stone TownFull-day Zanzibar tour with guide covering Jozani Forest's red colobus monkeys, a working spice farm, and Stone Town's historic streets.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Snorkeling in Kizimkazi: Dolphins, cave and sandbank
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Snorkeling in Kizimkazi: Dolphins, cave and sandbankSnorkel at Pungume reef, search for dolphins at Kizimkazi, and visit Salaam Cave's rescued sea turtles on a full-day southern Zanzibar tour with lunch on a sandbank.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll with sea turtles and sunset
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Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll with sea turtles and sunsetSnorkel Mnemba Atoll for seven to eight hours, swim with rescued sea turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Snorkeling in Northern Zanzibar: Mnemba Atoll, Turtles & Sunset
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Snorkeling in Northern Zanzibar: Mnemba Atoll, Turtles & SunsetSnorkel Mnemba Atoll in Northern Zanzibar with sea turtle conservation visit and Kendwa Beach sunset: private transport, equipment and lunch included.
13 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–7h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
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Zanzibar at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: Zanzibar Tandem Skydive: 10,000ft Jump & Beach Landing, US$ 545 (2h, 4.97★ · 1,005).
  • Top rated: Quad Bike Tour Zanzibar: Cook with Locals & Ride to Kendwa, US$ 68 (4h, 4.89★ · 530).
  • Best value: Mnemba Island snorkeling and swimming with dolphins, US$ 58 (4h, 4.67★ · 638).

Of the 301 experiences: 297 with free cancellation, 295 with instant confirmation, 251 with hotel pickup and 205 bookable last-minute.

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