Private Trip to Spice Farm and Stone Town Tours
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Explore Tours
Discover the unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences on a private tour of Stone Town and its main sights. Visit a real spice farm where you can see, taste and smell the freshest products before savoring lunch at a local restaurant.
Price Listing
From East | 1-2 Per Couple USD 230 |
3-5 Per Person USD 100 |
6-10 Per Person USD 70 |
From West | 1-2 Per Couple USD 180 |
3-5 Per Person USD 65 |
6-10 Per Person USD 50 |
From South | 1-2 Per Couple USD 250 |
3-5 Per Person USD 75 |
6-10 Per Person USD 65 |
From North | 1-2 Per Couple USD 240 |
3-5 Per Person USD 85 |
6-10 Per Person USD 65 |
Included/Exclude
- Pick up and drop off from hotel
- Professional English speaking guide
- Professional guides
- Boat fees
- Snorkeling gears
- life saver jacket
- BBQ seafood lunch
- Tropical fruits
- Â Beverage (Alcohol)
- Tips to Driver/Guide
- Personal spending money for souvenirs
Tour Plan
Begin your private tour in Stone Town, a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying Swahili culture, giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements. For this reason, the town was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
Start by exploring the Old Slave Market site and Anglican Church, before strolling through the narrow streets towards the City Market. Marvel at the fresh products and fruits and watch how locals buy and sell anything here. Observe the hustle and bustle of the fish auction. After this, take a sightseeing tour of the main buildings in Stone Town including the Palace Museum and the House of Wonder, which is the largest and tallest building in the town, also known as Bait-al-ajab. Continue on to see the Old Fort, Tippu Tip, and of course, the most famous, Freddie Mercury’s House. Also visit the Peace Memorial and Natural History Museum, amongst other attractions.
Discover how the islands produce cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper. For this reason, the Zanzibar Archipelago, together with Tanzania's Mafia Island, is sometimes called the "Spice Islands". There are many spice farms in Zanzibar and for the next portion of the tour, you will visit a real organic spice farm.
When you arrive, the spice farm guide will describe how the spices are grown and used as medication and flavor in dishes. See spices like vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, and many more. It will be possible to touch, smell and taste the spices and herbs directly from plants. Later, take the opportunity to join a cassava leaf harvest, make coconut milk, and practice some cooking. Even more, a coconut tree climber will pick some fresh young coconut fruits for you to try. End the trip with lunch at the spice farm and the opportunity to purchase spices from the shop (cash only).