Zanzibar: Spice & City tour (from town)

This tour offers a journey through Zanzibar's Stone Town, exploring its rich history, multiculturalism, and the island's spices, including their use in traditional cuisines and medicine
Depart from your hotel at 9 o'clock and embark on a journey through the rich history and multiculturalism of Zanzibar's Stone Town. The colorful fruit market will be our first destination; it has been operating since 1904 and offers a wide assortment of tropical fruits and spices.

We will then visit the Anglican Cathedral at Mkunazini, built in 1874 on the site of the former slave market. Our local guide will provide insights into the city's slave history and take you to the site where slaves were once auctioned.

Next, we will visit the National Museum of Zanzibar, also known as the Peace Memorial Museum. The museum holds an extensive collection of the island's natural history and artifacts. We will then take a refreshing walk through the Forondhani Gardens and see the former British Consulate, a place where explorers such as Dr. Livingston and Stanley came for administrative matters before embarking on their expeditions.

We will also tour the Old Fort and the House of Wonders, Zanzibar's highest structure and the Sultan's official and ceremonial residence. We'll meander through the winding lanes and see the historic homes, many of which date back more than 150 years. Dr. Livingston's Home will be where we visit to round out our tour.

This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and offers an educational and unique experience into the history and culture of Zanzibar.

This tour provides an opportunity to learn the various spices grown on the island and their applications in traditional cuisines and medicine.

You will have the opportunity to see, smell, taste, and purchase some of the spices and herbs to take home as souvenirs.

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.

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.