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Zanzibar: Spices Firm & Stone Town Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 5h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Walk through UNESCO-listed alleys of living history
- See the iconic carved Zanzibar Doors – each telling a storey
- Meet farmers who grow world-famous Zanzibar cloves
- Taste-test 10+ spices straight from the tree
- Visit the haunting Slave Market and Sultan's Palace
Activity location
- Zanzibar City
- Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- W792+7V, Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
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Zanzibar: Spices Firm & Stone Town Tour
- 5h
Activity duration is 5 hours 5h - English
What's included, what's not
- Hotel pickup in Zanzibar Island
What's included What's included - Hotel drop-off in Zanzibar Island
What's included What's included - Experienced driver and English-speaking guide
What's included What's included - Guided tours
What's included What's included - Spice farm, and Stone Town tour
What's included What's included - Slave market
What's included What's included - Tips (optional)
What's excluded What's excluded - Personal expense
What's excluded What's excluded - Entry Fees
What's excluded What's excluded
What you can expect
Zanzibar’s Spice Farms:
Known as the “Spice Island,” Zanzibar’s lush countryside is a fragrant paradise where cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg grow in abundance. A visit to a spice farm is more than a tour it’s an immersive experience that awakens all your senses.
Stroll through shaded plantations with a knowledgeable guide who will pluck fresh spices straight from the trees, letting you taste, smell, and even peel them yourself. Crush a cinnamon leaf between your fingers, sample juicy tropical fruits straight from the branch, and learn how Zanzibar became the world’s spice capital.
After the tour, browse handcrafted spices, soaps, and creams made by local women’s cooperatives perfect souvenirs to bring a piece of Zanzibar home. For a truly hands-on experience, try a traditional weaving class, where you can create your own coconut-leaf basket under the guidance of skilled artisans.
This tour is a feast for the senses, blending education, culture, and the simple joy of connecting with Zanzibar’s land and people.
Stone Town:
Step into the enchanting labyrinth of Stone Town, Zanzibar’s historic heart, where every narrow alleyway whispers tales of sultans, traders, and explorers. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ancient town is a mesmerising blend of Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian, and European influences. Wander past grand Zanzibar Doors intricately carved with brass studs and Quranic inscriptions that stand as proud symbols of the island’s rich heritage.
Delve into the past at the haunting Old Slave Market, where the Anglican Cathedral now stands as a poignant memorial to Zanzibar’s dark history. Nearby, the Sultan’s Palace (Beit al-Sahel) offers a glimpse into the lavish lives of Zanzibar’s former rulers, while the Old Arabic Fort a 17th-century fortress hosts vibrant cultural events under the stars.
For a taste of local life, lose yourself in the lively fruit and vegetable market, where the scent of fresh spices and tropical fruits fills the air. As the sun sets, join locals and travellers at Forodhani Gardens, where the night market sizzles with Zanzibari street food think grilled seafood, spicy urojo soup, and sweet Zanzibar pizzas.
With its blend of history, culture, and vibrant street life, Stone Town is not just a destination it’s an unforgettable journey through time.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Zanzibar City
- Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - W792+7V, Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania