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Zanzibar: Spices Firm & Stone Town Tour

By JAULA TOUR
Free cancellation available
Price is £67 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Walk through UNESCO-listed alleys of living history
  • See the iconic carved Zanzibar Doors – each telling a storey
  • Meet farmers who grow world-famous Zanzibar cloves
  • Taste-test 10+ spices straight from the tree
  • Visit the haunting Slave Market and Sultan's Palace

Activity location

    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • W792+7V, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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Spices Firm & Stone Town Tour without hotel pickup & dropoff

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

No transfer for customers between hotels and meeting points, and excursions between excursions, while the customer must have their own transport.

Price details
£66.98 x 1 Adult£66.98
Total
Price is £66.98

Zanzibar: Spices Firm & Stone Town Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
£111.63 x 1 Adult£111.63
Total
Price is £111.63

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup in Zanzibar Island
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel drop-off in Zanzibar Island
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced driver and English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tours
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Spice farm, and Stone Town tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Slave market
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    Tips (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expense
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry Fees

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Zanzibar’s Spice Farms:
Known as the “Spice Island,” Zanzibar’s lush countryside is a fragrant paradise where cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg grow in abundance. A visit to a spice farm is more than a tour it’s an immersive experience that awakens all your senses.
Stroll through shaded plantations with a knowledgeable guide who will pluck fresh spices straight from the trees, letting you taste, smell, and even peel them yourself. Crush a cinnamon leaf between your fingers, sample juicy tropical fruits straight from the branch, and learn how Zanzibar became the world’s spice capital.
After the tour, browse handcrafted spices, soaps, and creams made by local women’s cooperatives perfect souvenirs to bring a piece of Zanzibar home. For a truly hands-on experience, try a traditional weaving class, where you can create your own coconut-leaf basket under the guidance of skilled artisans.
This tour is a feast for the senses, blending education, culture, and the simple joy of connecting with Zanzibar’s land and people.

Stone Town:
Step into the enchanting labyrinth of Stone Town, Zanzibar’s historic heart, where every narrow alleyway whispers tales of sultans, traders, and explorers. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this ancient town is a mesmerising blend of Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian, and European influences. Wander past grand Zanzibar Doors intricately carved with brass studs and Quranic inscriptions that stand as proud symbols of the island’s rich heritage.
Delve into the past at the haunting Old Slave Market, where the Anglican Cathedral now stands as a poignant memorial to Zanzibar’s dark history. Nearby, the Sultan’s Palace (Beit al-Sahel) offers a glimpse into the lavish lives of Zanzibar’s former rulers, while the Old Arabic Fort a 17th-century fortress hosts vibrant cultural events under the stars.
For a taste of local life, lose yourself in the lively fruit and vegetable market, where the scent of fresh spices and tropical fruits fills the air. As the sun sets, join locals and travellers at Forodhani Gardens, where the night market sizzles with Zanzibari street food think grilled seafood, spicy urojo soup, and sweet Zanzibar pizzas.
With its blend of history, culture, and vibrant street life, Stone Town is not just a destination it’s an unforgettable journey through time.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zanzibar City
    • Zanzibar City, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • W792+7V, Zanzibar, Tanzania
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania