Stone Town + Spice Farm Tour

Package Overview

Tour Highlights
Spice Farm Experience – Walk through lush plantations, taste fresh spices, and learn about Zanzibar’s "Spice Island" heritage.
️ Stone Town Exploration – Discover UNESCO-listed alleys, historic landmarks, and bustling markets.
Swahili Flavors – Enjoy tropical fruit tastings, spiced coffee, and optional Swahili lunch.
️ Local Shopping – Bargain for spices, crafts, and souvenirs at Darajani Bazaar.

Guided walk through plantations—smell, touch, and taste vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and more.

Interactive demos: Coconut climbing, traditional spice uses, and palm-leaf weaving.

Refreshments: Fresh tropical fruits, spiced coffee, and coconut water.

Optional: Add a Swahili lunch at the farm (coconut curry, grilled fish, pilau rice).

2. Stone Town Walking Tour (Afternoon)
Historic Landmarks:

Freddie Mercury’s House

Old Fort & House of Wonders

Slave Market Memorial (powerful history)

Forodhani Gardens (famous for sunset food stalls)

Cultural Stops:

Darajani Bazaar (spices, fish, fabrics)

Persian baths & hidden courtyards

Free Time: Shopping at local boutiques or relaxing at a café.

What’s Included?
Hotel pickup/drop-off (private or shared)
Professional local guide
Spice farm entrance fees
Fruit & spice tasting
Stone Town walking tour
Bottled water

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Spice Farm & Stone Town Tour

  Here’s a perfect Spice Farm & Stone Town Tour itinerary that combines Zanzibar’s rich cultural heritage, aromatic spices, and historic landmarks in one immersive day:
  
  Duration: ~6–8 hours (approx. 09:00 AM–04:00 PM)
  Best For: Culture lovers, foodies, and history buffs
  
  Morning: Spice Farm Adventure
  08:30 AM – Hotel Pickup
  
  Pickup from your hotel in Stone Town, Nungwi, or other locations.
  
  Scenic 30–45 min drive to a working spice farm (e.g., Kizimbani or Kidichi).
  
  09:30 AM – Guided Spice Tour
  
  Walking tour through lush plantations with a local guide.
  
  See, smell, and taste fresh spices: vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, and more.
  
  Learn how spices are grown, harvested, and used in Swahili cuisine/medicine.
  
  Fun interactive demo: Watch a climber scale a coconut palm, try weaving palm-leaf crafts.
  
  10:30 AM – Swahili Snacks & Spice Tasting
  
  Enjoy Zanzibar coffee (spiced with cardamom) and seasonal tropical fruits (mango, jackfruit, starfruit).
  
  Bonus: Taste "spice tea" or fresh coconut water.
  
  11:00 AM – Optional Local Lunch (or Save for Stone Town)
  
  Add a traditional Swahili lunch at the farm (extra cost):
  
  Coconut curry, pilau rice, chapati, and grilled fish.
  
  Afternoon: Stone Town Exploration
  12:00 PM – Transfer to Stone Town
  
  30-min drive to Zanzibar’s historic heart (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
  
  12:30 PM – Guided Walking Tour of Stone Town
  Highlights include:
  ✔ Freddy Mercury’s House (birthplace of the Queen legend).
  ✔ Old Fort (17th-century Arab fortress with local artisan shops).
  ✔ House of Wonders (former sultan’s palace, now a museum).
  ✔ Forodhani Gardens (famous for sunset street food, but quiet by day).
  ✔ Darajani Bazaar (vibrant market: spices, fish, fabrics—great for souvenirs).
  ✔ Slave Market Memorial (somber but important history).
  
  02:00 PM – Lunch in Stone Town (If Not at Spice Farm)
  
  Options:
  
  Swahili House (rooftop seafood with views).
  
  Lukmaan Restaurant (budget-friendly local dishes).
  
  Emerson Spice Tea House (luxury rooftop tea/coffee).
  
  03:00 PM – Free Time & Shopping
  
  Explore independently:
  
  Zanzibar Gallery (handmade crafts).
  
  Memories of Zanzibar (high-quality souvenirs).
  
  Jaws Corner (local coffee spot for people-watching).
  
  04:00 PM – Return to Hotel
  
  Drop-off at your accommodation or extend your day with a sunset dhow cruise (optional add-on).
  
  Tour Inclusions:
  ✔ Hotel transfers (private/group)
  ✔ Spice farm entrance + guided tour
  ✔ Stone Town walking tour (with guide)
  ✔ Spice/fruit tasting
  ✔ Drinking water
  
  What to Bring:
  Comfortable shoes (lots of walking!)
  
  Light clothing + hat (farm can be hot).
  
  Cash for tips, souvenirs, and extra food.
  
  Camera (spice farms are photogenic!).
  
  Tips:
  Best Day? Weekdays (markets livelier than Sundays).
  
  Combine With: A sunset dhow cruise or prison island tour for a longer day.
  
  Vegetarian/Allergies? Spice farms accommodate dietary needs.

  • Themes Adventure, Art Galleries, Monuments & Historical Places, Sightseeing

Inclusions

• EP (No Meal)
• Sightseeing
• Transfers
• Pickup-Drop
• Private Guide

Exclusions

• Lunch (optional add-on)
• Personal shopping expenses
• Tips for guides

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Zanzibar, Tanzania, Africa

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