Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour with Traditional Lunch
ID: GYG1019344-1575456
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Zanzibar’s culture on a full-day tour. Visit a spice farm, taste tropical fruits, enjoy a Swahili lunch made with local spices, then explore historic Stone Town with a guided walking tour
Start your day with a hotel pickup and head to a local spice farm where you’ll discover Zanzibar’s world-famous spices. Walk through lush gardens as your guide introduces you to cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and other aromatic treasures. Taste tropical fruits fresh from the trees, then enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch prepared using the same spices you've just explored. After lunch, continue to historic Stone Town for a guided walking tour. Visit landmarks like the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and the former slave market, while learning about the island’s fascinating cultural heritage. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel
Highlights
- Discover Zanzibar’s spices with hands-on tasting at a working spice farm.
- Enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch made from fresh, local spices.
- Explore historic Stone Town’s iconic sites with an expert local guide.
- Taste fruits, smell spice perfumes, and see local medicine at the farm
- Walk Stone Town’s narrow streets and admire coral stone architecture.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please wear comfortable shoes and dress modestly for cultural sites.
The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces and narrow streets.
Inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or mobility needs.
Extra money is recommended for buying spices at the spice farm or souvenirs (cash and card accepted).
Hotel pickup is available from select locations; please send your hotel name and room number when booking to confirm your pickup point
Bring a hat and sunscreen lotion for sun protection.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided spice farm tour
- Tropical fruit tasting at the spice farm
- Traditional Swahili lunch
- Guided walking tour of Stone Town
- Entrance fees to visited sites
- Professional multilingual speaking guide
- Bottled drinking water
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Tips or gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
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.
