Zanzibar Stone Town & Spice Delight Tour Zanzibar: Stone Town and Spice Plantation Guided Day Tour
ID: GYG889695-1398650
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town on a guided tour. Visit the, Old Fort, and the former slave market. Find out why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island on a plantation tour.
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town in the morning, then get a flavor for everything to do with spices on an hour-long afternoon tour of the spice plantations. Your guide will lead you around historic Stone Town while pointing out landmarks such as Darajani Market, the main bazaar in Zanzibar, as well as the former slave market and Forodhani Gardens where you'll be greeted by views over the House of Wonders – a former sultan's palace.
Learn about popular inhabitants such as Farrokh Bulsara, Princess Salme, and Bi Kidude. Pass by the Old Fort before finishing up with some craft and souvenir shopping. The afternoon will then be dedicated to finding out why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island.
Once you arrive at the farms, set off to see where pepper, cloves, nutmeg, vanilla, and cinnamon are grown. Your guide will give you the lowdown on how spices are used in local dishes, medicine, and ceremonies, too.
Highlights
- Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town on a guided tour
- Find out why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island on a plantation tour
- Take a stroll through the streets and become part of the city
- Learn more about the history of Tanzanite at a local shops
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Camera allowed for personal use
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Stone Town
- Spice plantation tour
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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.
