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Zanzibar Stone town and Spice Farm Tour
Zanzibar City, Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
Karatu, Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
$270.00
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Overview
Stone Town, with its winding alleys and rich history, invites you to immerse yourself in Zanzibar's vibrant culture on a captivating half-day walking tour. This journey through the UNESCO World Heritage Site reveals both iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while enjoying the fragrant allure of the spice trade.
- 🏷️ Half-Day Stone Town Walking Tour: Includes convenient hotel pickup and a knowledgeable guide to navigate through the historical heart of Zanzibar.
- 🌿 Spice Farm Experience: Explore lush plantations and learn about the cultivation of Zanzibar’s famous spices, fruits, and herbs.
- 🍍 Taste a delightful selection of seasonal fruits, including mangoes, pineapples, and coconuts, freshly cut just for you.
- 🎶 Watch a local "spice climber" perform acrobatics as he scales a coconut tree, all while singing traditional Swahili songs.
- 🏛️ Visit the Anglican Cathedral, built on the site of the former slave market, and uncover the poignant history of Zanzibar’s past.
- 🖼️ Explore the Freddie Mercury Museum, where you can view rare memorabilia and learn about the legendary artist's roots in Zanzibar.
- 🌅 Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Forodhani Gardens at sunset, where food, music, and culture come together in a lively waterfront park.
- 🛍️ Stroll through Darajani Bazaar, the island’s oldest market, and immerse yourself in the local life filled with colorful spices and fresh produce.
- 💧 Enjoy complimentary bottled water throughout your tour to keep you refreshed as you explore.
- 🎟️ All entrance fees to the sites visited are included, ensuring a seamless experience without hidden costs.
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Zanzibar Stone town and Spice Farm Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Fresh Seasonal Fruits
- Spice tasting and fruit samples
- Bottled water
- Professional art historian guide
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch or personal expenses (Swahili Lunch at spice farm on request)
- Tips or gratuities (optional)
- • Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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Walking Tours
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Jambo Spice FarmDuring this guided tour, you’ll walk through lush tropical plantations filled with exotic aromas, vibrant colors, and natural wonders. Explore a local spice plantation with your knowledgeable guide who will show you how Zanzibar’s famous spices, fruits, and herbs are grown and harvested. Smell the fresh scent of cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, nutmeg, lemongrass, turmeric, and black pepper straight from the trees and vines. Taste a variety of seasonal fruits such as mangoes, pineapples, jackfruit, and coconuts freshly cut for you. Watch (and cheer for!) a local “spice climber known as Mr butterfly” as he scales a tall coconut tree while singing Swahili songs and dancing. Discover how spices are used not only for cooking but also in natural medicine, cosmetics, and traditional healing in Zanzibar culture. Visit a small spice shop at the end of the tour, where you can buy pure organic spices and essential oils directly from the source.
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Anglican Zanzibar DioceseThis guided experience takes you through the former Slave Market, now home to the Anglican Cathedral of Christ Church, a place deeply connected to the island’s past and its journey toward freedom. Visit the Slave Chambers: Descend into the original underground slave cells where men, women, and children were once held in cramped conditions. Your guide will share the heartbreaking stories and realities of Zanzibar’s slave trade era. Explore the Memorial Sculpture: See the moving monument depicting chained slaves, symbolizing the pain and strength of those who endured. Tour the Anglican Cathedral: Built directly on the site of the old slave market, this church was completed in 1879 to mark the end of slavery in Zanzibar. Admire its stunning architecture, including the altar built where the whipping post once stood. Your guide will explain how the trade was operated, how abolition was achieved, and how Zanzibar transformed into the multicultural island it is today.
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Freddie Mercury MuseumExplore personal photographs, letters, and rare memorabilia that showcase his journey from Zanzibar to international stardom. Watch a short documentary film highlighting his incredible music career and life story. See replicas of his costumes and stage outfits that celebrate his unique style and energy. Learn about his Indian-Parsi heritage and how it influenced his identity and music.
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Forodhani GardensExperience the vibrant heart of Zanzibar at sunset! When you book this experience with ZanSafari Tours, you’ll explore Forodhani Gardens, a lively waterfront park that comes alive every evening with music, food, and culture. You’ll also view nearby landmarks such as the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and Harbor View, beautifully illuminated at night — all adding to the magical Stone Town atmosphere.
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House of wonderDuring your visit, your guide will walk you through the rich history of this magnificent structure and its role in Zanzibar’s royal and colonial past. You’ll explore its grand architecture — with towering pillars, wide verandas, and carved wooden doors — while learning fascinating stories about the Omani sultans, Swahili culture, and maritime trade routes that shaped the island.
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Darajani BazaarAs you walk through the lively alleys, your guide will take you deep into the daily life of Zanzibaris, Darajani Bazaar is the island’s oldest and busiest local market. where locals bargain over colorful spices, fresh tropical fruits, seafood, and handwoven baskets. The aroma of cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom fills the air — a true reminder of why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island.
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Zanzibar Stone town and Spice Farm Tour
Zanzibar City, Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
Karatu, Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
$270.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!