Zanzibar Private Tour & Cooking Class
Overview
The essence of Zanzibar unfolds through the captivating Stone Town and vibrant spice farms. Engage in an enlightening combination tour that immerses you in the island's cultural heritage and culinary traditions.
- 🏰 Begin your journey by visiting iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral, Slave Markets, and the historic Freddie Mercury House during the Stone Town Tour.
- 🌱 Discover the rich history and uses of various spices at a vibrant spice farm, with opportunities to purchase unique handmade products from the local community.
- 🍳 Participate in a hands-on cooking class to learn how to prepare authentic Zanzibar dishes in a traditional home setting.
- ⚠️ This experience may require participation in all activities; please ensure you are comfortable with cooking and cultural immersion.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
PICK-UP FROM URBAN/WEST COAST: This applied to those clients staying on Zanzibar City (Stone Town Area, Chukwani, Mbweni, MangaPwani, Kama & Chuini).
Pickup included
- Pick up and drop off from your Hotel (Around stone town only)
- Spice lunch and Drinks
- Entry/Admission - The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
- Service Entrance Fees
- Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Shopping time
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Guide tip
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The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)You will see a former prison, an old amphitheater that was once used for ladies, and traditional handicraft.
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House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)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.
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Anglican Zanzibar DioceseOur guide will take you through the area to see the slave monuments and the tomb of Edward Steers.
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Freddie Mercury MuseumOur tour guide will take you through the house where famous rock band singer Freddie Mercury (the Queen of rock band music) lived.
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People's Palace MuseumTravelers will see the old sultan's family's style of life.
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Zanzibar Spices and Heritage Centre (ZASPIHE)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.
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Mamas of Zanzibar - Authentic Zanzibar Cultural Experience & Cooking ClassesYou 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.