Zanzibar: Stone Town and Spice Plantation Walking Tour

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Explore Stone Town and a spice plantation on a guided walking tour. Visit the House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury’s museum, and the Anglican Church.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Stone Town
  • Explore the vibrant Darajani Market and taste local spices and fruits
  • Visit the House of Wonders, Freddie Mercury’s museum, and more
  • Discover the history of the East African slave trade at the Anglican Church
  • See a local climb a coconut tree while singing the 'Hakuna Matata' song

Description

Begin your tour at the Old Slave Market (current Anglican Church) where you will get a chance to trace the history of the East Africa slave trade and discover the mark of world-famous explorer Dr. David Livingstone and other missionaries. Then, head to the breathtaking Darajani Market where you will get a chance to shop, taste, photograph, and look at fresh catches from the Indian Ocean and many fruits, spices, and vegetables from local Zanzibari horticulture producers. Next, visit a spice plantation and get the opportunity to see, smell, and taste some tropical spices and fruits like cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, chili, ginger, vanilla stick, lemongrass, lemon mint, turmeric, nutmeg, and cloves. Experience the nature of spices and how they are grown in Zanzibar. End your tour by witnessing a local climbing a coconut tree while singing the 'Hakuna Matata' song.

Includes

Guided tour of Stone Town Visit to the House of Wonders Visit to Freddie Mercury’s museum Visit to Sultan Palace Visit to former Slaves Market Visit to French Catholic Cathedral Visit to Forodhani garden Visit to Old Portuguese fort Visit to Anglican Cathedral Visit to city market Visit to spice plantation Government tax Entrance fees

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking Bring a camera for photos Sunscreen and a hat are recommended due to sun exposure Stay hydrated by bringing water

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