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Zanzibar Spice Farm Stone Town Prison Island Tour

About this experience

Mix Stone Town’s history with a boat ride to Prison Island and a trip to a local spice farm on this full-day private excursion. You’ll begin by navigating the winding streets of the old city, stopping at landmarks like the Freddie Mercury Museum and the House of Wonders. From there, head out to Jambo Spice Farm for a guided walk to see (and smell) how cloves and vanilla are grown. You'll finish the day at Prison Island, where you can get up close with the famous giant Aldabra tortoises.

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  • Duration: 5 hr 50 min
  • Private experience

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Zanzibar Spice Farm Stone Town Prison Island Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr 50 min
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), French (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 hr 50 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Professional local guide
  • Lunch served by locals in the farm
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Cultural and historical explanations
  • Transfer fee

Not included

  • All needs of personal nature.

Itinerary and highlights

The travelers will see the spice clearly from the beginning for growing and harvesting them, aromatic smells of leaves, back and roots of the spice that will make you unforgettable experience of spice tour.

Explore St. George’s Anglican Church, built atop a former slave market in Barbados. Hear haunting tales of resilience, see the striking African mahogany altar, and stand where enslaved people were once sold. A powerful, reflective journey through Barbados’ colonial past.

Did you know that Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar? Stone Town is the birthplace of the famous Queen singer and is the capital of the island of Zanzibar, a real paradise in Tanzania.

Freddy Mercury was born in Stone Town on 5 September 1946 in the then British protectorate of Zanzibar where his parents had moved due to his father's work at the secretariat of state for the colonies.

The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town.

The House of Wonders was constructed in 1883 by Barghash bin Said, the second Sultan of Zanzibar, as a ceremonial palace. Barghash made the door extra wide so he could enter the house on the back of an elephant, and the building’s large pillars and two-story clock tower were covered in white paint. From the get-go, the house was adorned with electricity and a working elevator, the first in all of East Africa to do so.

Imagine stepping onto an island that’s flipped the script—once built as a prison to keep people in, it’s now a peaceful sanctuary where the locals are massive Aldabra tortoises. You’ll get to hang out with these gentle giants, some of whom have been roaming around for over a hundred years, and honestly, they’re pretty great at posing for photos. Between shell-rubbing and snacks for the tortoises, you can wander through the old ruins and overgrown paths while hearing the wild backstories of the place from guides who really know their stuff. Since you’re surrounded by that signature Zanzibar blue, it’s worth grabbing a mask to see what’s happening underwater or just finding a quiet spot on the shore to soak up the stillness. It’s a strange, beautiful mix of heavy history and total relaxation that you won't find anywhere else

Meeting and pickup information

  • We pick you up at your hotel's reception

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • XPERIENCE TOURS AND TRAVEL LTD

Accessibility and practical details

  • 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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr 50 min.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick you up at your hotel's reception
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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