Flavors & History of Zanzibar: Spice Farm & Stone Town Tour Come to meeting point at stonetown old fort

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Country: Tanzania

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore Zanzibar’s vibrant history and flavors in one day — wander through the winding streets of Stone Town and discover the island’s famous spice farms bursting with aroma and life.
Begin your journey with a scenic drive to Zanzibar’s lush countryside, where tropical spice plantations await. Walk through fragrant gardens filled with cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves, as local farmers show how each spice grows and is used in daily Swahili life. Smell, touch, and taste fresh spices straight from the source while learning about Zanzibar’s rich spice heritage that earned it the name “The Spice Island" also let get out of spice farm and go to the villages so as to see and learn about the life of local people then Enjoy a freshly cooked Swahili lunch on the spice farm, made with local ingredients and the same spices you’ve just discovered, Taste Zanzibar’s rich flavors in every bite — from around 7 spiced foods also drink spice coffe, and drikn juice made by some fruits, then you will enjoy to dance and looking local music.


After the spice experience, and enjoy a refreshing tropical fruit tasting and a relaxing Swahili lunch served on the farm.

Next, return to the heart of the island for a guided walking tour through Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through its narrow streets lined with carved wooden doors, lively markets, and historic landmarks such as the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, and the former Slave Market. As you explore, your guide will share stories about traders, explorers, and sultans who shaped Zanzibar’s multicultural identit. but also shopping is a part of the tour(option)

This combined tour offers the perfect blend of local culture, scents, and stories — a true taste of Zanzibar’s history and heritage.

Highlights

  • See, smell, and taste fresh spices and tropical fruits
  • Opportunity to buy fresh spices and natural products
  • Learn how cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom are grown and used locally
  • Guided walk through UNESCO-listed Stone Town
  • Enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch with juice

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The called old fort or ngome kongwe is the meeting, the guider will be waiting for you with all information
INCLUDED
  • Pickup and drop-off from your hotel
  • Professional, licensed local guide
  • Entrance fees to the slave market museum
  • Guided walking tour of Stone Town
  • Visit to a traditional spice farm
  • Spice tasting session (cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, etc.)
  • Tropical fruit sampling
  • Traditional Swahili lunch at the spice farm
  • Bottled drinking water
NOT INCLUDED
  • Alcoholic beverages

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.