Zanzibar Stone town and Upcycling Workshop Tour

Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Start your day with a hotel pick up by our professional driver.

Upcycling tour
Visit an upcycling factory and learn about their mission to create upcycled products from waste generated by the tourism industry.

Witness artisans washing and cutting glass and plastics, carving wood, and adding a touch of Zanzibar's craftsmanship to each piece. Meet the makers and see how local artisans turn a wine bottle into a drinking glass.

Select a bottle and customize it to your liking. Watch as the plastic is melted and transformed, the glass is cut and polished, and the wood is carved and tailored into unique, sustainable products.

Stone town tour
Through a local guide discover the beauty of Stone Town which is the oldest city in Zanzibar. Take in the different historical landmarks and discover how the town has changed over time. This tour is a walking tour and with this, you will meet the locals and discover the best places to visit.

Ends this memorable day by a hotel drop off.

Options

North/South hotels in Zanzibar

For North/South hotel transfer: If your hotel is outside Stone town this is the right option to choose.
Pickup included

Transfer from Stonetown hotels

From Stone town ONLY: This includes hotel transfer in Stone town.If your hotel is outside stone town kindly choose North/South hotel option transfr
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Stone town guided tour
  • Van transportation
  • Lunch
  • Opportunity to customize a bottle
  • Up-cycling factory guided tour
  • Demonstration of artisans at work
  • 10 USD per person Slave market entry ticket
  • Experienced Tour guide
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Drinks

What to expect

  1. 2h
    Start your day with a hotel pick-up by our professional driver.

    Upcycling tour
    Visit an upcycling factory and learn about their mission to create upcycled products from waste generated by the tourism industry. Discover how they encourage a circular economy on the island and help clean the environment for future generations.

    Witness artisans washing and cutting glass and plastics, carving wood, and adding a touch of Zanzibar's craftsmanship to each piece. Meet the makers and see how local artisans turn a wine bottle into a drinking glass.

    Select a bottle and customise it to your liking. Watch as the plastic is melted and transformed, the glass is cut and polished, and the wood is carved and tailored into unique, sustainable products.
  2. Stone Town
    3h
    Through a local guide, discover the beauty of Stone Town, which is the oldest city in Zanzibar. Take in the different historical landmarks and discover how the town has changed over time. This tour is a walking tour and on it, you will meet the locals and discover the best places to visit.

    From the ancient buildings to the busy markets, and you'll even learn a little about the slavery that went on back in the day. If you wish to enter any of the museums that we pass by during this tour, there will be additional costs for the entrance fees to be paid at the location.

    This memorable day ends with a hotel drop-off.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Our driver will pick you up at the reception. Please kindly be ready at the reception of your hotel 5 minutes before departure time.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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