Zanzibar: Stone Town, Cooking Lesson, and Spice Farm Tour Zanzibar : Stone town, cooking lesson, Spice farm tour
ID: GYG848006-1345082
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Experience the best of Zanzibar on this tour of Stone Town by foot.Explore why Zanzibar is known as ¨Spice Island¨. Embark on a culinary journey, savor the pleasures of a traditional cooking lesson.
Through a local guide discover the beauty of Stone Town which is the oldest city in Zanzibar. Take in the different historical landmarks and discover how the town has changed over time. This tour is a walking tour and with this, you will meet the locals and discover the best places to visit. From the ancient buildings to the busy markets and even learn a little about the slavery which went on back in the day. If you wish to enter any of the museums that we pass by during this tour, there will be additional costs for the entrance fees to be paid at the location.
You will be picked up by our drivers from your respective accommodation and head on to your excursion, at the Spice Farm where you will discover why Zanzibar is called the Spice Island.
You will learn all about the fruits, plants and spices planted on the island.
Discover how the islands produce cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, black pepper, and more.
During the tour, the spice farm guide will provide insights into the cultivation and diverse uses of spices, and you will learn about their roles as both medicinal components and flavorful additions to various dishes.
Later, you will have the opportunity to refine your culinary skills by using some spices you've just encountered during your tour.
Highlights
- Learn what herbs and spices were originally used for
- Smell some of your favorite spices in fresh plant form
- Taste some fresh jackfruit, the largest fruit in the world
- Savor a local-taste lunch that you actively contributed to preparing
- See popular sights in Stone Town like the Palace Museum and Old Fort
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our driver will pick you up at the reception. Please kindly be ready at the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before departure time.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Zanzibar
- Experience English-spoken Tour guide
- Swahili Lunch
- Traditional cooking lesson
- Stone town guided tour
- Spice farm tour
- Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Tip(optional)
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.