7-Hour Stone Town and Spice Farm Tour in Zanzibar

7 Hours Forodhani Park to Traveler’s hotel in Zanzibar Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided walking tour through UNESCO-listed Stone Town's atmospheric streets
02 See highlights such as the Old Fort, House of Wonders (outside), Freddie Mercury House, and Darajani Market
03 Visit the Old Slave Market and learn about Zanzibar's rich history and culture
04 Explore a traditional Zanzibar spice farm through smell, taste, and local demonstrations
05 Discover fresh spices, tropical fruits, and medicinal plants that earned Zanzibar its "Spice Island" nickname

Discover the cultural heart of Zanzibar and the island's famous flavors on this full-day Stone Town and Spice Farm experience. Wander through the winding alleyways of UNESCO-listed Stone Town with your guide, taking in key historic sights and local life while learning the stories that shaped this heritage city. Then travel to a traditional spice farm to see, smell, and taste the plants that earned Zanzibar its nickname, the Spice Island, with medicinal plants, tropical fruits, and local demonstrations along the way. An optional Swahili lunch prepared with fresh local spices adds a delicious finish to the day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Zanzibar

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Stone Town Walk and Spice Farm Experience

Stone Town & Spice Farm Full-Day Itinerary

09:00 AM - Hotel Pickup (Optional)
Meet your guide at your hotel or at the agreed meeting point in Zanzibar.

09:30 AM - Explore Stone Town
Take a guided walking tour through the narrow streets of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Old Fort, House of Wonders (outside), Freddie Mercury House, Darajani Market, the Old Slave Market, and other historic landmarks while learning about Zanzibar's rich history and culture.

12:30 PM - Transfer to the Spice Farm
Drive to one of Zanzibar's traditional spice farms.

01:00 PM - Guided Spice Farm Tour
Discover why Zanzibar is known as the "Spice Island." See, smell, and taste fresh spices, tropical fruits, and medicinal plants. Learn about their uses and enjoy fun local demonstrations.

03:00 PM - Traditional Local Lunch (Optional)
Enjoy a delicious Swahili lunch prepared with fresh local spices, if included in your package.

04:00 PM - Return Transfer
Drive back to your hotel or your preferred drop-off location, marking the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Forodhani Park to Traveler’s hotel in Zanzibar 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional German-, French-, English-, and Italian-speaking tour guide
Guided walking tour of Stone Town
Guided Spice Farm tour
Bottled drinking water
All government taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver (optional)
Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance
Any additional food or drinks not mentioned in the inclusions
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Know before you go

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available if selected.
Private transportation is included if included in your package.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel. Please be at the hotel reception at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time to ensure a smooth departure.

Tour start

Forodhani Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar

Tour end

Traveler’s hotel in Zanzibar