Spice Farm, Prison Island, Stonetown Tour+Slave market visit No hotel pickup no entrance fees
ID: GYG1056143-1623756
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore Zanzibar's rich history on a tour of a spice farm, Prison Island, Stone Town, and the former slave market site. Learn about the island's complex past and cultural heritage.
Begin your tour with a visit to a local spice farm. Learn about Zanzibar's history as a major spice producer, explore the farm's various spice plantations, and discover the different uses of spices in Zanzibari cuisine and traditional medicine.
Next, head to Prison Island, a historic site with a complex past, including its use as a quarantine station and prison. Explore the island's historic buildings and learn about its significance in Zanzibar's history.
Continue to Stone Town, where you’ll wander through narrow alleys and streets, exploring its historic buildings, markets, and cultural attractions. Visit famous landmarks like the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and the Darajani Market.
Finally, visit the site of the former slave market, a poignant reminder of Zanzibar's role in the slave trade. Learn about the history of the slave trade in Zanzibar and its impact on the local population.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Zanzibar's history with a visit to a local spice farm
- Explore Prison Island's historic buildings and learn about its past
- Wander through Stone Town's narrow alleys and visit famous landmarks
- Visit the site of the former slave market and learn about its history
- Discover the different uses of spices in Zanzibari cuisine and medicine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking through narrow alleys and streets
The tour includes visits to historic sites with complex pasts
We will meat at sultan Palace Museum at outside
INCLUDED
- Visit to a local spice farm
- Fruits testing
- Tour of Prison Island
- Exploration of Stone Town
- Visit to the former slave market site
- Entrance fees toward attractions
- Expert tour guide
- Visit to Old fort
- Hotel pick-up
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.
