Zanzibar Spice tour with Local Food + Stone Town City Tour

Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

What sets our tour apart is the personal, local experience we offer. Led by knowledgeable local guides, the tour goes beyond sightseeing to share real stories, cultural insights, and daily life in Stone Town. We combine famous landmarks with hidden corners, local markets, and meaningful interactions with residents.

Our tours are unhurried and flexible, allowing time to ask questions, take photos, and shop for souvenirs with honest guidance. By pairing Stone Town with the Spice and Local Food, guests enjoy a complete cultural journey from Zanzibar’s history and architecture to its flavors and traditions. This balance of history, culture, and authentic local experiences makes our tour both educational and memorable.

What's included

  • Transfers from/to your hotel, Guide Local Lunch, Fruits tasting, Drinking water

What to expect

  1. Zito Spice Farm
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Local Food and Spice Tour
    Discover Zanzibar through its famous spices. This tour takes you to a local farm and village, where you will learn about the spices grown on the island and how they are used in traditional Swahili cooking. After your guided spice walk, enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with fresh, local ingredients, shared with your host and new friends.
  2. Stone Town
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Stone Town City Tour – History, Culture & Daily Life

    Explore the heart of Zanzibar on a guided walking tour through Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its history, culture, and architecture. Walk through narrow streets lined with carved wooden doors, busy markets, and historic buildings shaped by Arab, African, Indian, and European influences.

    Visit highlights such as Darajani Market, the former Slave Market site at the Anglican Cathedral, the Freddie Mercury Museum, Old Fort, House of Wonders, and Forodhani Gardens. Your guide will share stories about Zanzibar’s past, its role in the spice and slave trades, and everyday life in Stone Town.

    Experience the lively atmosphere, meet local people, learn about Swahili traditions, and enjoy time to shop for souvenirs with your guide’s assistance if you wish.

    This tour offers a perfect cultural introduction to Zanzibar after or before continuing to the Spice and Local Food Tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet you at any hotel location in Zanzibar Island, or you can advise any location you are in Zanzibar or just a hotel name and will pick you up and drop you off.

End point

We meet you at any hotel location in Zanzibar Island, or you can advise any location you are in Zanzibar or just a hotel name and will pick you up and drop you off.

Pickup details

Pickup and meeting location: Anywhere in In Zanzibar Island's hotels.
Pickup time: 9.00 or 10:00 am
Drop-off location: anywhere in Zanzibar Island
"Just advise your hotel name and locations"

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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