Top Things to Do in Zanzibar

We compared all 300 experiences in Zanzibar so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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Kayak Michamvi Mangroves, Zanzibar: Paddle at Sunset
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Kayak Michamvi Mangroves, Zanzibar: Paddle at SunsetPaddle through Michamvi's mangrove channels on a two-hour kayak tour in Zanzibar with a guide, life jacket and waterproof bag.
5 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
11
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Zanzibar Prison Island Tour: Snorkeling, Giant Tortoises, Ruins
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Zanzibar Prison Island Tour: Snorkeling, Giant Tortoises, RuinsPrison Island snorkeling tour from Stone Town, Zanzibar. Includes snorkel gear and water. Meet giant tortoises. 5km boat ride, group tour.
5 reviews
4.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Zanzibar Full Day Tour: Stone Town, Spices & Changuu Island
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Zanzibar Full Day Tour: Stone Town, Spices & Changuu IslandWalk Stone Town's slave markets and spice farms, then swim and snorkel at Changuu Island: private transport, gear and guide included, all in one afternoon.
5 reviews
4.60★
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Every day
10
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 156per person
Snorkeling Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Jozani Forest & The Rock
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Snorkeling Zanzibar: Mnemba Island, Jozani Forest & The RockSnorkel Mnemba Island's coral reefs, swim in Kuza Cave's underground lagoon, see red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest, and dine at The Rock Restaurant.
5 reviews
4.60★
Duration
10h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 325per person
Zanzibar dolphins, turtles & sunset dhow tour: Swim with dolphins and turtles
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Zanzibar dolphins, turtles & sunset dhow tour: Swim with dolphins and turtlesSwim with green sea turtles at Baraka Aquarium, chase dolphins by motorized boat from Matemwe, and sail a traditional dhow at sunset in Nungwi with lunch.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi to Hotels
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Zanzibar Airport Transfer: Private Taxi to HotelsPrivate airport transfer from Abeid Amani Karume to Zanzibar hotels. Flight monitoring, meet-and-greet, air-conditioned vehicle, door-to-door service with fixed pricing.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per group
Selous Game Reserve safari from Zanzibar: Full-day game drive
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Travelers' pick
Selous Game Reserve safari from Zanzibar: Full-day game driveFly to Selous Game Reserve from Zanzibar for a full-day safari featuring game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, and a picnic lunch before your return flight.
5 reviews
4.60★
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 520per person
Zanzibar Spice Tour: Pick cloves straight from the tree
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Zanzibar Spice Tour: Pick cloves straight from the treeWalk through working spice plantations in Zanzibar, plucking cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon straight from the plants, then crushing and smelling them fresh.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · CS · DE · RU +5Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Kayaking Stone Town Zanzibar: Clear Views of Historic City
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Kayaking Stone Town Zanzibar: Clear Views of Historic CityKayak through Stone Town's waterfront on a clear kayak with a guide, viewing the historic city from the water. Choose from 6am, 10am, 2pm or sunset departures for 90 minutes.
5 reviews
3.80★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · FRFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Jozani Forest Spice Tour: Red Colobus Monkeys & Boardwalk
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Jozani Forest Spice Tour: Red Colobus Monkeys & BoardwalkPrivate tour of Zanzibar's spice farms and Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park with guide, pickup and local cuisine tasting. See red colobus monkeys on the mangrove boardwalk.
5 reviews
4.60★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · DE · RU · IT +3Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Zanzibar Spice Farm & Jozani Forest: Private Half-Day Tour
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Zanzibar Spice Farm & Jozani Forest: Private Half-Day TourPrivate half-day tour in Zanzibar combines Jozani Forest's red colobus monkeys with hands-on spice exploration at Jambo Spice Farm, where you touch.
5 reviews
4.80★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Snorkeling in Zanzibar: Menai Beach & Pungume Island
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Snorkeling in Zanzibar: Menai Beach & Pungume IslandSnorkel two reefs near Pungume Island to spot tropical fish, sea turtles and rays, then cruise for dolphins at sunset from Menai Beach with lunch.
4 reviews
4.50★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Stone Town Walking Tour & Nakupenda Sandbank Snorkeling
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Stone Town Walking Tour & Nakupenda Sandbank SnorkelingWalk Stone Town's UNESCO streets past the House of Wonders and Sultan's Palace, then boat to Nakupenda Sandbank for snorkeling and a seafood lunch with your guide.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Tumbatu Island cultural tour: Fishing village & Shiraz ruins
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Tumbatu Island cultural tour: Fishing village & Shiraz ruinsSix to seven hours exploring Tumbatu Island from Zanzibar with a local guide: visit fishing markets and dhow builders.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Snorkeling in Kizimkazi: Dolphins and Shallow Reefs
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Snorkeling in Kizimkazi: Dolphins and Shallow ReefsSnorkel with year-round bottle-nose dolphins in Kizimkazi's shallow waters, then visit a 12th-century mosque. Hotel pickup and gear provided.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
06:15
Live guide EN · DE · RU · IT +2Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Mnemba Island Snorkeling Tour: Dolphins & Sunset Horseback
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Mnemba Island Snorkeling Tour: Dolphins & Sunset HorsebackSnorkel Mnemba Island Atoll's coral reefs and swim with dolphins, then tour a spice farm, cook local dishes, and ride horses at sunset on Zanzibar's northeast coast.
4 reviews
4.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Stone Town City Tour: Sultans, slaves and explorers on foot
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Stone Town City Tour: Sultans, slaves and explorers on footWalk Stone Town's winding streets with a guide tracing the slave trade history, sultans' palaces, and Anglican Cathedral, with hotel pickup and customized routing.
4 reviews
4.75★
Duration
2h–8h
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Zanzibar Full-Day Tour: Prison Island, Nakupenda & Stone Town
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Zanzibar Full-Day Tour: Prison Island, Nakupenda & Stone TownSpend eight hours exploring Zanzibar City, Stone Town, and Changuu Island by boat with snorkeling at Nakupenda Beach and lunch included with your multilingual guide.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Half-Day Nungwi & Kendwa Tour: Swim with Sea Turtles
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Half-Day Nungwi & Kendwa Tour: Swim with Sea TurtlesSpend six hours in Nungwi village swimming with endangered sea turtles at Baraka Natural Aquarium, touring a traditional dhow boatyard.
4 reviews
4.75★
Duration
6h
Every day
12:30
Live guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 134per person
Kayaking Zanzibar: Clear Kayak Photoshoot at Kendwa Beach
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Zanzibar: Clear Kayak Photoshoot at Kendwa BeachFloat on a transparent kayak at Kendwa Beach while a professional photographer captures aerial drone shots and posed portraits: edited photos delivered within 48 hours.
4 reviews
3.50★
Duration
30m–45m
Every dayLive guide EN · DE · IT · FR +1Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per group
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