Highlights
- Enjoy a culinary journey through authentic Swahili cuisine ( PILAU )
- Experience your senses in an array of aromas as you walk through a spice farm
- Enjoy with Zanzibar butterfly (coconut climber)
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Zanzibar (Stone Town city )
Description
Stone town walking tour
This walking tour of Stone Town, the oldest part of Zanzibar City to explore historical sites, including the slave markets, bustling daily markets, charming narrow streets, and enjoy shopping later on.
The historic capital city of Zanzibar is Stone Town, renowned for its rich cultural heritage dating back to the 19th century. Reflecting a blend of Arabian, Indian, Persian, and European influences, Zanzibar was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. Relive the grander age of this port city as you stroll through the twisting streets and look at former palaces, Sultan’s Palace, and Arab mansions. You will also get an insight into the tragic history of slave trading.
Spice farm tour
Also you will visit one plantation and you will be able to learn why Zanzibar is known as “Spice Island”. The Spice Tour is a highlight among excursions on Zanzibar, often dubbed the Spice Island for its renown as a global leader in producing spices like clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
More than visiting, you will also smell, touch, and even taste some of the crops grown on this Island and find out what the spices were originally used for. Spices and herbs were introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, who brought them from their colonies in South America and India. Embark on a guided walking tour of a spice farm, where you'll witness firsthand the cultivation of spices, herbs, and fruits. Your knowledgeable guide will detail the cultivation methods and various uses of these crops.
Ending of the tour, you will get chance to taste traditional Swahili lunch of Spice rice ( PILAU ) at the farm, where you can truly appreciate the diverse culinary uses of spices.
Prison Island
Prison Island also called 'changuu' in swahili language. It is the home to large land tortoises that were imported from Seychelles. Get to touch and feed these creatures living in a sanctuary. Also, learn about the island’s historic use as a prison for rebellious slaves in the 1860s.
The Aldabra Giant Tortoise sanctuary is a significant draw for tourists, boasting a 200-year-old resident as its oldest. These non-indigenous, majestic creatures weigh an average of 200 kg and can live over 100 years.
You will take a boat ride offshore to Stone town. After this memorable day, our driver will drop you off back at your hotel.
Note: This tour may vary depending of your location where to starting the tour but most tours typically begin with the Spice Farm.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide fee
Boat trip to prison island
Government taxes
Lunch ( local food on spice tour)
Excludes
Tips
Entrance fees of Prison Island ( 12$ )
Entrance fee of Anglicans church (10$)
Important Information
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
