Zanzibar Private Tour & Cooking Class

5.0 (15 reviews) Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Duration9h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the essence of Zanzibar with our exclusive combination tour, featuring an enlightening Stone Town Tour, a captivating Spice Tour, and an interactive Cooking Class. Begin your journey by immersing yourself in the cultural heritage of Stone Town, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral, Slave Markets, and the historic Freddie Mercury House. Next, explore a vibrant spice farm, where you'll discover the rich history and uses of various spices, and have the opportunity to purchase unique handmade products from the local community. Finally, unleash your culinary skills in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare authentic Zanzibar dishes in a traditional home. This unforgettable experience promises to tantalize your taste buds and enrich your understanding of Zanzibar's rich culture.

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from Stone Town

PICK-UP FROM URBAN/WEST COAST: This applied to those clients staying on Zanzibar City (Stone Town Area, Chukwani, Mbweni, MangaPwani, Kama & Chuini).
Pickup included

From Matemwe & Kiwengwa

PICKUP FROM EAST COAST: This applied to those clients staying on East Coast (Matemwe, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Pongwe, Chwaka and Uroa).
Pickup included

from Kidoti, Kendwa & Nungwi

PICKUP FROM NORTH COAST: This applied to those clients staying on North Coast (Kidoti, Kendwa and Nungwi).
Pickup included

from Jambiani, Paje & Michamvi

PICKUP FROM SOUTH COAST: : This applied to those clients staying on South Coast (Kizimkazi, Makunduchi, Jambiani, Paje, Pingwe, Bwejuu and Michamvi).
Pickup included

What's included

  • Shopping time
  • Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide
  • Service Entrance Fees
  • Entry/Admission - The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
  • Spice lunch and Drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from your Hotel (Around stone town only)
  • Guide tip
  • Expenses of a personal nature

What to expect

  1. The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
    15m · Admission ticket included
    You will see a former prison, an old amphitheater that was once used for ladies, and traditional handicraft.
  2. House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will see the old bronze guns, which were captured by Persians by 1622; also, you will see Zanzibar's old curved doors and other preserved old items like dhows.
  3. Anglican Zanzibar Diocese
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Our guide will take you through the area to see the slave monuments and the tomb of Edward Steers.
  4. Freddie Mercury Museum
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Our tour guide will take you through the house where famous rock band singer Freddie Mercury (the Queen of rock band music) lived.
  5. People's Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Travelers will see the old sultan's family's style of life.
  6. Zanzibar Spices and Heritage Centre (ZASPIHE)
    3h · Admission ticket included
    We will visit a local spice farm, and you will be able to learn about the history of Zanzibar’s relationship to spices.
    You will meet a rural farmer, have the chance to learn African farming methods, and even perform some techniques yourself.
  7. Mamas of Zanzibar - Authentic Zanzibar Cultural Experience & Cooking Classes
    3h · Admission ticket included
    You will be able to learn how to make authentic Zanzibar food. We will go to the Darajani market to choose the ingredients before heading out to a spice farm in a private car. From there, you will have an hour-long spice tour and then join me to cook some delicious lunch in a traditional Zanzibar home with the spice tour offer.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Traveler pickup is offered.
We pick up travelers around Stone town for free, and pick up outside Stone town will include extra transport charges.
Forodhani Park, Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania
The meeting point is near the house of wonder

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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