Budget
$44–91
Plan around this all-in daily range
- Accommodation
- $25.68–47.40
- Food
- $9.88–17.78
- Transport
- $3.16–7.11
- Activities
- $4.74–17.78
Simple Stone Town stays, walking-first days, and one modest paid outing mixed with free heritage stops.
Tanzania
Zanzibar City
Zanzibar City is best for travellers who want a beach-adjacent island break with enough history and food atmosphere to balance out resort time. Stone Town is compact and rewarding on foot, while boat trips and guided add-ons are what widen the budget.
Updated Mar 12, 2026
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Budget tiers
Daily ranges to plan around.
Prices shown in USD. Local prices start in TZS.
Mid-range
$99–194
Plan around this all-in daily range
- Accommodation
- $59.25–110.60
- Food
- $19.75–33.58
- Transport
- $5.93–13.83
- Activities
- $13.83–35.55
Well-rated boutique stays, seafood-heavy dining, and a balanced mix of Stone Town time with one boat or nature outing.
Comfort
$206–415
Plan around this all-in daily range
- Accommodation
- $126.40–256.75
- Food
- $35.55–59.25
- Transport
- $11.85–27.65
- Activities
- $31.60–71.10
Premium stays, stronger dining, and more polished boat, beach, or guided day-trip planning.
Top highlights
Start with the sights worth building your days around.
neighbourhood Low cost
Stone Town
Essential Zanzibar City wander for carved doors, shaded alleys, and the kind of atmosphere that suits a slow afternoon.
$0.00 to $0.00 Rating 4.6
neighbourhood Low cost
Forodhani Gardens
Best saved for evening when the seafront comes alive and it is easy to roll straight into a casual street-food dinner.
$0.00 to $0.00 Rating 4.4
landmark Low cost
Old Fort
Quick heritage stop that fits neatly into a Stone Town walk without demanding a full museum-style visit.
$0.00 to $0.00 Rating 4.3
nature
Prison Island
Worth fitting in when you want one classic half-day boat outing with history, tortoises, and clear-water views.
$19.75 to $35.55 Rating 4.4
nature
Spice Farm Tour
One of the easiest paid Zanzibar experiences to justify if you want something local, sensory, and different from beach time.
$11.85 to $23.70 Rating 4.5