Zanzibar Private Tour & Cooking Class

5.0 (15 reviews) 9–12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Zanzibar Private Tour & Cooking Class — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Spice farm — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience the essence of Zanzibar with our exclusive combination tour, featuring an enlightening Stone Town Tour, a captivating Spice Tour, and an interactive Cooking Class. Begin your journey by immersing yourself in the cultural heritage of Stone Town, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral, Slave Markets, and the historic Freddie Mercury House. Next, explore a vibrant spice farm, where you'll discover the rich history and uses of various spices, and have the opportunity to purchase unique handmade products from the local community. Finally, unleash your culinary skills in a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare authentic Zanzibar dishes in a traditional home. This unforgettable experience promises to tantalize your taste buds and enrich your understanding of Zanzibar's rich culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Zanziflowers Tours And Safaris

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Youth (8–17 years) · Adults (35–50 years) · Seniors (51–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Shopping time
Included: Services of Experienced Professional Tour guide
Included: Service Entrance Fees
Included: Entry/Admission - The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)
Included: Spice lunch and Drinks
Included: Pick up and drop off from your Hotel (Around stone town only)

Not included

Not included: Guide tip
Not included: Expenses of a personal nature

Itinerary

The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

15 min Admission included

You will see a former prison, an old amphitheater that was once used for ladies, and traditional handicraft.
House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)

2 hours Admission included

You will see the old bronze guns, which were captured by Persians by 1622; also, you will see Zanzibar's old curved doors and other preserved old items like dhows.
Anglican Zanzibar Diocese

2 hours Admission included

Our guide will take you through the area to see the slave monuments and the tomb of Edward Steers.
Freddie Mercury Museum

15 min Admission included

Our tour guide will take you through the house where famous rock band singer Freddie Mercury (the Queen of rock band music) lived.
People's Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

Travelers will see the old sultan's family's style of life.
Zanzibar Spices and Heritage Centre (ZASPIHE)

3 hours Admission included

We will visit a local spice farm, and you will be able to learn about the history of Zanzibar’s relationship to spices.

You will meet a rural farmer, have the chance to learn African farming methods, and even perform some techniques yourself.
Mamas of Zanzibar - Authentic Zanzibar Cultural Experience & Cooking Classes

3 hours Admission included

You will be able to learn how to make authentic Zanzibar food. We will go to the Darajani market to choose the ingredients before heading out to a spice farm in a private car. From there, you will have an hour-long spice tour and then join me to cook some delicious lunch in a traditional Zanzibar home with the spice tour offer.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Sand and Sunset Hotel, Kendwa
Paje by Night Bungalows
Zanzibar Beach Resort
Royal Mandarin Hotel & Resort
Kiwengwa Beach Resort
Diamonds Mapenzi Beach
VOI Kiwengwa Resort
Tikitam Palms Boutique Hotel
Queen of Sheba Beach Lodge
Moonshine Uroa Boutique Hotel
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Airport Place

and 650 more pickup points

Traveler pickup is offered.

We pick up travelers around Stone town for free, and pick up outside Stone town will include extra transport charges.

Forodhani Park, Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania

The meeting point is near the house of wonder

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

from Stone Town

PICK-UP FROM URBAN/WEST COAST: This applied to those clients staying on Zanzibar City (Stone Town Area, Chukwani, Mbweni, MangaPwani, Kama & Chuini).

Pickup included
From Matemwe & Kiwengwa

PICKUP FROM EAST COAST: This applied to those clients staying on East Coast (Matemwe, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Pongwe, Chwaka and Uroa).

Pickup included
from Kidoti, Kendwa & Nungwi

PICKUP FROM NORTH COAST: This applied to those clients staying on North Coast (Kidoti, Kendwa and Nungwi).

Pickup included
from Jambiani, Paje & Michamvi

PICKUP FROM SOUTH COAST: : This applied to those clients staying on South Coast (Kizimkazi, Makunduchi, Jambiani, Paje, Pingwe, Bwejuu and Michamvi).

Pickup included