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Stone town historical tour + Spice farm tour

About this experience

With this tour will get to explore different historical sites found in the old stone town city of Zanzibar with their history behind them.

Due to the vast history behind Stone Town City, this tour is a must when you visit Zanzibar.

You will also get to explore the largest spice farm found in the north of Zanzibar island outside the town.
Here you will get to see different spices, and how local dishes are being prepared and made.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr–7 hr
  • Private experience

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Stone town historical tour + Spice farm tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr–7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesArabic (live guide), German (live guide), ru (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), pl (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 6 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Bottled water

Not included

  • An expense of personal nature

Itinerary and highlights

The House of Wonders was constructed in 1883 by Barghash bin Said, the second Sultan of Zanzibar, as a ceremonial palace. Barghash made the door extra wide so he could enter the house on the back of an elephant, and the building’s large pillars and two-story clock tower were covered in white paint. From the get-go, the house was adorned with electricity and a working elevator, the first in all of East Africa to do so.

The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town.

Did you know that Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar? Stone Town is the birthplace of the famous Queen singer and is the capital of the island of Zanzibar, a real paradise in Tanzania.

Freddy Mercury was born in Stone Town on 5 September 1946 in the then British protectorate of Zanzibar where his parents had moved due to his father's work at the secretariat of state for the colonies.

The travelers will see the spice clearly from the beginning for growing and harvesting them, aromatic smells of leaves, back and roots of the spice that will make you unforgettable experience of spice tour.

Meeting and pickup information

  • NOTICE: Hotel pick-up is only for travellers staying at any hotel in stone town. For travellers outside town I do pick up as well but travellers will have to pay for the transport extra fee and the fee will depend on the distance.

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Guide
  • German — Guide
  • ru — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • pl — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Kassim kindness official tour guide

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The 6-7 hours tour duration includes the transportation time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr–7 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
NOTICE:
Hotel pick-up is only for travellers staying at any hotel in stone town. For travellers outside town I do pick up as well but travellers will have to pay for the transport extra fee and the fee will depend on the distance.
Which guide languages are listed?
Arabic (live guide), German (live guide), ru (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), pl (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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