Stone Town Street Food Taste Walking Tour
ID: GYG549378-1382030
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Stone Town's vibrant streets food, sampling local food like urojo, spiced coffee, ginger, kashata, shawarma, chapati, ubuyu, and halua. Discover hidden alleys and the stories behind the food.
Begin a flavorful journey through the historic streets of Stone Town with this guided street food walking tour. Experience the essence of Zanzibar through its food, starting with a visit to bustling markets to sample tropical fruits and discover local spices. Taste popular snacks like urojo (a savory soup known as Zanzibar mix), enjoy freshly grilled seafood, and savor sweet treats like vitumbua (coconut rice cakes), spiced coffee, ginger, kashata, shawarma, chapati, ubuyu, and halua.
Sip on traditional spiced coffee as you explore the alleys, learning about the cultural significance of the food and the unique blend of Swahili, Arab, and Indian influences in the local cuisine. Your guide can adjust the tour to match your preferences, whether you'd like to focus on certain types of food or specific stops. Feel free to choose the foods you wish to try, as not all street food vendors follow food safety guidelines. Your guide is happy to recommend trusted spots for a safe and enjoyable experience.
This tour offers an authentic way to connect with the soul of Stone Town through food and stories, uncovering hidden gems within this UNESCO World Heritage site. Perfect for food lovers looking to indulge in local flavors while enjoying a personalized culinary adventure. ''Karibu Happy Bikes Zanzibar Hakuna Matata''
Highlights
- Taste local dishes like urojo, halua, kashata, boko boko, cassava and vitumbua
- Enjoy spiced coffee, ginger and fresh tropical fruits.
- Explore Strees food markets and hidden alleys with a guide.
- Learn the cultural stories behind Zanzibar’s street food.
- Ideal for food lovers seeking an authentic experience.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance, and we will accommodate you where possible.
The tour lasts approximately 2-3 hours, so wear comfortable shoes.
For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out via phone or email before the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.