Port CardsTravel Information for the Smart Traveler™
Thatched beach umbrellas and loungers on white sand beside turquoise water and palm trees in Zanzibar

Zanzibar Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

See Zanzibar shore excursions »

Top-Rated Zanzibar Shore Excursions

Ships dock or anchor at the port beside Stone Town, so the old town’s alleys, carved doors and waterfront are on your doorstep. Beyond town the favorites are a spice farm tour, the giant tortoises on Prison Island, red colobus monkeys in Jozani Forest and the beaches of the east and north coasts.

Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked November 1, 2026. Port Cards may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

Want a custom Zanzibar port day?

Tell us your ship, dates, ports and interests. A cruise specialist can arrange private or small-group port days with pier pick-up and a prompt return to your ship.

Request a custom shore plan »
Still choosing a cruise? Get up to 5 free cruise quotes »