Half Day Zanzibar Stonetown & Spice Farm Walking Tour with Lunch

Discover the unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences on a walking tour of Zanzibar, a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying Swahili culture, walk around the town and sees historical monuments like house of wonder, slave market, Tippu tip house, visiting and shop souvenir, fruits and fish in the market place, exploring narrow streets of the town with its Middle East architecture and huge Arab carved doors with a guide who knows a better history of the town.

HIGHLIGHTS

·         5 hours walking tour

·         See popular monuments and historical buildings like the Palace Museum         and Old Fort

·         Stroll the narrow alleys of Zanzibar not accessible by means of vehicles

·         Take a picture near Freddie’s Mercury’s House perfect for Instagram op’s

·         Discover the vibrant markets of the city.

·         Admire the intricate architecture of the Town's buildings.

·         Visit a local food market and observe the live fish auctions and shop for         souvenir

·         Discover an array of aromas at a real organic spice farm

·         Participate in harvesting coconuts straight from the tree and taste fresh         spices. 

        Kidichi persian Baths - built in 1850 by Seyyid Said bin Sultan for his              Persian wife Princess Sheherezade grand daughter of the Shah of Persia

DESCRIPTION

Begin your private tour in Zanzibar exploring the Old Slave Market site and Anglican Church, before strolling through the narrow streets towards the City Market and marvel at the fresh products and fruits, watch how locals buy and sell anything here. Observe the hustle and bustle of the fish auction. 

After this, take a sightseeing tour of the main buildings in town including the Palace Museum and the House of Wonder, which is the largest and tallest building in the town, also known as Bait-al-ajab.

Continue on to see the Old Fort, Tippu Tip, and of course, the most famous, Freddie Mercury’s House.

Next visit the Peace Memorial and Natural History Museum, amongst other attractions. 

Lastly is a visit to Kizimbani organic Spice farms and discover how the island farm local produce, the spice farm guide will describe how the spices are grown and used as medication and flavor in dishes.

See spices like vanilla, cardamom, nutmeg, and many more. It will be possible to touch, smell and taste the spices and herbs directly from plants. 

Later, take the opportunity to join a cassava leaf harvest, make coconut milk, and practice some cooking. Even more, a coconut tree climber will pick some fresh young coconut fruits for you to try. 

End the trip with lunch at the spice farm and the opportunity to purchase spices from the shop (cash only).

MEETING POINT

In front of the Old Fort in Stone Town, Mizingani Road, Zanzibar. One of the representatives will be waiting for you, alternatively, our driver/guide will meet and pick you up from your hotel 

WHAT TO BRING

·         Comfortable shoes

·         Sunscreen

·          Cash

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·        The tour is on private basis 

         Not suitable for wheelchair user

·         Pregnant women

·         Luggage or large bags not allowed