About this experience
Embark on a flavourful grassroots “Foodie Walk”; a discovery of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town through its food history The tour starts off at Forodhani Gardens for a briefing of the tour drawing from Zanzibar’s eclectic food heritage.
This tour features a walk through the narrow winding streets of Stone Town, discovering the archipelago’s rich food culture, which has drawn influences from the Portuguese who brought the staple ‘boflo bread’, the Omani/Yemeni who introduced their coffee served at many ‘coffee corners’, the Indians who came with their ‘bhajia & kachori’ from Gujarat, that is now a staple part of the ‘Zanzibar Urojo mix’ and much more.The highlight of the tour is ofcourse in the tasting of the various foods at ‘local joints’; where one learns of Zanzibar’s heritage right in the middle of the buzzing old town.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What is included
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from beach hotels, at extra costs)
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Snacks
- Food tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Stone Town ( extra cost, for PRIVATE tours only)
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary and highlights
The tour will start off at Forodhani Garden for briefing over traditional coffee with some sweet snacks to go them whilst looking over the Indian Ocean. As the tour commences, your guide will uncover the truth behind the various food influences in Zanzibar.
• 3 hour walking tour of Stone Town with a trained guide whilst discovering the archipelago's food secrets
• Sample boflo bread at a local bakery, Indian Zanzibar Urojo mix, sip on some hand-pressed sugarcane juice
• Walk through inner Stone Town and learn about the best 'local food joints'
• Visit a buzzing food market and taste some seasonal tropical fruits
• Tour is conducted privately or in small groups of uptown 5 people to maintained personalised experiences
The tour has been curated to offer hotel pickup/drop-off in Stone Town for personal tours ONLY. The tour excludes any transportation, tips, additional food items, drinks not offered during the tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up from hotels in Stone Town. If is outside of Stone Town (not walking distance), an additional fee will be applicable.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Grassroots Traveller
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is casual; covering shoulders and knees to respect the local culture
- A maximum of 5 people per booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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