About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–12 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–12 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is 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)
Not included
- Guide tip
- Expenses of a personal nature
Itinerary and highlights
You will see a former prison, an old amphitheater that was once used for ladies, and traditional handicraft.
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.
Our guide will take you through the area to see the slave monuments and the tomb of Edward Steers.
Our tour guide will take you through the house where famous rock band singer Freddie Mercury (the Queen of rock band music) lived.
Travelers will see the old sultan's family's style of life.
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.
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 information
- 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
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Zanziflowers Tours And Safaris
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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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
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