Zanzibar: Swahili Cooking Class and Market Tour
ID: GYG1069133-1642288
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the heart of Zanzibari culture with a Swahili cooking class and market tour. Learn to cook iconic dishes, visit a local market, and enjoy a homemade meal with your host.
Begin your journey in Stone Town or a nearby village, where your local host will guide you through a bustling traditional market. Learn how to select fresh spices, vegetables, and local ingredients while interacting with friendly vendors and discovering how spices have shaped Zanzibar’s identity.
After the market visit, head to a cozy Swahili kitchen — either in a family home or a local cooking space — where you’ll learn how to prepare iconic dishes like pilau rice, coconut curry, chapati, and fried plantains. Cook alongside a local chef who will share traditional techniques and cultural tips passed down through generations.
Once the cooking is complete, enjoy your delicious homemade meal with your host while sharing stories and learning more about daily life on the island. This tour offers more than food — it’s an authentic connection to Zanzibar’s history, people, and traditions.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Zanzibari culture with a hands-on cooking class
- Visit a bustling local market to select fresh spices and ingredients
- Learn to cook iconic Swahili dishes like pilau rice and coconut curry
- Enjoy a delicious homemade meal with your host and fellow travelers
- Discover the rich history and traditions of Zanzibar through its cuisine
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity involves walking through a market and cooking, so wear comfortable clothes.
Bring cash for any personal purchases at the market.
Cameras are welcome for capturing the experience.
INCLUDED
- Local market visit
- Swahili cooking class
- Guidance from a local host
- Homemade meal
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Personal expenses
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.
