Tours & experiences

A Full Day Stone Town and Spice Farm Private Tour

About this experience

This tour is a combination of two different tourist attractions, namely; Stone Town and Spice Farm.
The tour normally starts at Stone Town where travelers will explore swahili culture and different types of architects from different foreign influences.

The tour includes the visit to several historical buildings such as House of Wonders, Old Fort, Freddie Mercury House, Saint Joseph Catholic e.t.c

The tour then continues to the local community spice farm which is 25 minutes of drive from Stone Town and here travelers will learn more of the reason why Zanzibar is referred as a Spice Island.

Travelers will explore spice plants and fruit trees, they will learn how fruits and spices are grown, harvested and even used as for cooking or as medicines.

Travelers will also have an opportunity taste tropical fruits and experience the coconut climbing practiced by local guide from the farm.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr–7 hr
  • Private experience

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A Full Day Stone Town and Spice Farm Private Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr–7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 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

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide
  • Guide fees

Not included

  • All other expenses of a personal nature.

Itinerary and highlights

This explainable guided tour of Zanzibar's ancient city of Stone Town is providing you with the great living evidence of a rich cultural heritage, where Persian, Indian, Arab and European influences are mixed with local African tradition and culture.

It gives you the very exclusive opportunity to explore the beauty of the Historical buildings with various architectural designs, carved wooden doors shaded by balconies, loggias and verandas shining the unique World Heritage Site of Stone Town.

The half day Stone Town Tour includes the visit to the Former Slave Market Site, Darajani Town Market, Zanzibar Coffee House, Sultan's Palace, The Old Arab Fort, House of Wonders and much more worth visiting.

Additionally, have a fabulous opportunity to do shopping in souvenirs and small bazars that give you the chance to bargain for good prices with help from our highly qualified Tour Guide.

This short guided walking Tour will provide you with a rare experience proving the reason why Zanzibar is referred to as Spice Island for centuries.
The tour takes you to the small spice gardens and farms in Zanzibar rural areas where local communities grow variety of Spices including nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, cardamom, ginger, turmeric and many others medicinal and ornamental with variety of tropical fruits grown in Zanzibar.
It's a golden opportunity to get to learn how to use different plants for herbal medicine, traditional ceremonies and local Zanzibar cuisines, which are potential part of Zanzibar day to day life.
The tour will also give you the chance to taste different fruits grown into the Island as well as experiencing adventurous coconut palm climbing practiced by local coconut climbers working in those spice farms.

Meeting and pickup information

  • All travelers should wait at their pick up location as mentioned in the booking and our guide will have their name with him for the pick up.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Zanzibar Crystal Tours & Safaris

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Remaining two hours should be allotted for the travel 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 5 hr–7 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
All travelers should wait at their pick up location as mentioned in the booking and our guide will have their name with him for the pick up.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–9; Youth tickets: age 10–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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