half day tours spice Farm with Cooking Class

Zanzibar, Tanzania
Duration9h
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

Discover Zanzibar in a full-day cultural experience starting in Stone Town. Explore its rich history with visits to the Old Slave Market, Sultan’s Palace, Old Fort, Freddie Mercury’s House, and more. Then, head to a lush spice farm for a guided Spice Tour where you’ll see, touch, and taste the island’s famous spices while learning about their uses. Finally, take part in a hands-on cooking class using fresh ingredients prepared at the farm. Learn to cook traditional Swahili dishes and enjoy your homemade lunch in a local setting. A perfect blend of history, culture, and flavor!

What's included

  • Pick up and drop off from your Hotel
  • Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide
  • Service Entrance Fees
  • Spice lunch and Drinks
  • Entry/Admission
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Guide tip

What to expect

  1. The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
    10m
    The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), Mizingani Rd, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania

    You will see a former prison, an old amphitheater that was once used for ladies, and traditional handicraft.
  2. House of wonder
    2h
    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
    1h · 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
    10m
    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)
    2h · 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. Zanzibar Spices and Heritage Centre (ZASPIHE)
    1h · 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

All guest should be waiting at reception 10 minutes before departure

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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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