About this experience
Discover Zanzibar in a full-day cultural experience starting in Stone Town. Explore its rich history with visits to the Old Slave Market, Sultan’s Palace, Old Fort, Freddie Mercury’s House, and more. Then, head to a lush spice farm for a guided Spice Tour where you’ll see, touch, and taste the island’s famous spices while learning about their uses. Finally, take part in a hands-on cooking class using fresh ingredients prepared at the farm. Learn to cook traditional Swahili dishes and enjoy your homemade lunch in a local setting. A perfect blend of history, culture, and flavor!
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr 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
- Pick up and drop off from your Hotel
- Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide
- Service Entrance Fees
- Spice lunch and Drinks
- Entry/Admission
Not included
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Guide tip
Itinerary and highlights
The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), Mizingani Rd, Stone Town, Zanzibar City Tanzania
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
- All guest should be waiting at reception 10 minutes before departure
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sweet Apple Tours and Safaris
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.
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