Tanzania · Heritage Walks

6-Hour Spice Tour and Stone Town Walk in Zanzibar with Slave Market

6 Hours Round trip from W752+7PQ Easy pace

Zanzibar: Spice Tour & Stone Town Walking Tour

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore a spice plantation through the taste and aroma of tropical spices and fruits
02 Learn about Zanzibar's slave trade history in Stone Town
03 Visit iconic landmarks including the old slave market site, the House of Wonders, and the Old Fort
04 Experience the island's cultural traditions and historical influences in one tour

Discover Zanzibar on a 6-hour private tour that combines a visit to a spice plantation with a walking tour of Stone Town. See, smell, and taste tropical spices and fruits while learning how they are grown on the island. Continue through Stone Town to explore Zanzibar's history, including the slave trade of the 17th and 18th centuries, and visit landmarks such as the old slave market site, the House of Wonders, and the Old Fort. This engaging experience blends nature, history, and local cultural influence in one memorable journey.

Watch the human butterfly climb a coconut tree and sing the Hakuna Matata song.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Zanzibar

Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Spice Plantation Visit and Stone Town Heritage Walk

Walk through a spice plantation and see, smell, and taste tropical spices and fruits, including cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, chilli, ginger, vanilla stick, lemongrass, lemon mint, turmeric, nutmeg, and cloves.
Learn about the nature of spices and how they are grown in Zanzibar.
Watch the human butterfly climb a coconut tree and sing the Hakuna Matata song.
Continue on a Stone Town walking tour and learn about the slave trade in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Visit the old slave market site, Darajani Fish Market, Freddie Mercury's house, the House of Wonders, and the Old Fort.
Enjoy an informative tour that highlights the island's history and cultural influence.