Zanzibar Stone town and Spice Farm Tour

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About this activity

Discover Zanzibar’s aromatic history on a half-day walking tour of Stone Town, setting out on foot so you can see Stone Town’s narrow, car-free streets and atmospheric corners. After convenient pickup at Zanzibar hotels, you’ll cover some of Stone Town’s highlights, from colonial landmarks to the Old Fort, the house where Freddy Mercury was born, and an Anglican Cathedral that marks the former site of a slave market.Stone Town walking tour with Zanzibar spice trade history Get your bearings in the maze-like UNESCO Site See top landmarks and lesser-known areas Door-to-door transport from hotels in Zanzibar

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French
Operated by: Zansafari Tours and travels

Ages: Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–59 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Entrance fees
Included: Professional art historian guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Spice tasting and fruit samples
Included: Fresh Seasonal Fruits

Not included

Not included: • Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Not included: Tips or gratuities (optional)
Not included: Lunch or personal expenses (Swahili Lunch at spice farm on request)

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Walking Tours
Jambo Spice Farm

one hour Admission included

During this guided tour, you’ll walk through lush tropical plantations filled with exotic aromas, vibrant colors, and natural wonders.

Explore a local spice plantation with your knowledgeable guide who will show you how Zanzibar’s famous spices, fruits, and herbs are grown and harvested.

Smell the fresh scent of cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, nutmeg, lemongrass, turmeric, and black pepper straight from the trees and vines.

Taste a variety of seasonal fruits such as mangoes, pineapples, jackfruit, and coconuts freshly cut for you.

Watch (and cheer for!) a local “spice climber known as Mr butterfly” as he scales a tall coconut tree while singing Swahili songs and dancing.

Discover how spices are used not only for cooking but also in natural medicine, cosmetics, and traditional healing in Zanzibar culture.

Visit a small spice shop at the end of the tour, where you can buy pure organic spices and essential oils directly from the source.
Anglican Zanzibar Diocese

40 min Admission included

This guided experience takes you through the former Slave Market, now home to the Anglican Cathedral of Christ Church, a place deeply connected to the island’s past and its journey toward freedom.

Visit the Slave Chambers: Descend into the original underground slave cells where men, women, and children were once held in cramped conditions. Your guide will share the heartbreaking stories and realities of Zanzibar’s slave trade era.

Explore the Memorial Sculpture: See the moving monument depicting chained slaves, symbolizing the pain and strength of those who endured.

Tour the Anglican Cathedral: Built directly on the site of the old slave market, this church was completed in 1879 to mark the end of slavery in Zanzibar. Admire its stunning architecture, including the altar built where the whipping post once stood.

Your guide will explain how the trade was operated, how abolition was achieved, and how Zanzibar transformed into the multicultural island it is today.
Freddie Mercury Museum

10 min Admission included

Explore personal photographs, letters, and rare memorabilia that showcase his journey from Zanzibar to international stardom.

Watch a short documentary film highlighting his incredible music career and life story.

See replicas of his costumes and stage outfits that celebrate his unique style and energy.

Learn about his Indian-Parsi heritage and how it influenced his identity and music.
Forodhani Gardens

15 min

Experience the vibrant heart of Zanzibar at sunset!

When you book this experience with ZanSafari Tours, you’ll explore Forodhani Gardens, a lively waterfront park that comes alive every evening with music, food, and culture.

You’ll also view nearby landmarks such as the Old Fort, House of Wonders, and Harbor View, beautifully illuminated at night — all adding to the magical Stone Town atmosphere.
House of wonder

10 min Admission included

During your visit, your guide will walk you through the rich history of this magnificent structure and its role in Zanzibar’s royal and colonial past. You’ll explore its grand architecture — with towering pillars, wide verandas, and carved wooden doors — while learning fascinating stories about the Omani sultans, Swahili culture, and maritime trade routes that shaped the island.
Darajani Bazaar

30 min

As you walk through the lively alleys, your guide will take you deep into the daily life of Zanzibaris, Darajani Bazaar is the island’s oldest and busiest local market.

where locals bargain over colorful spices, fresh tropical fruits, seafood, and handwoven baskets. The aroma of cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom fills the air — a true reminder of why Zanzibar is known as the Spice Island.