Discover Spice tour experience with Local lunch
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 9 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the wander of nature differently Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India. Your tour starts with a walk through a local spice farm (shamba). There, you’ll learn how spices, herbs, and fruits are grown and cultivated. Your guide will explain how these crops are used in our cuisine. You’ll get to smell and sample spices such as clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, cardamom, chili, and black pepper; herbs such as lemongrass; and tropical produce such as coconut, papaya, jackfruit, cassava, and oranges. You’ll also enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch at the farm, where you can really taste the different ways of using spices and how they come together in our traditional cooking. Your tour finishes with a stop at a local spice stand selling fresh packaged spices for you to take home with you (cash only)
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Breakfast
- Restroom on board
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
Dig into "Spice island's" history and discover what made it an intersection of cultures, religions, and cuisines! This trip take you to the world-famous spice farms. You will learn how the island got its nickname in the 15th century and learn about growing and harvesting spice plants. You’ll find out why pepper and cloves were so valuable, and you’ll probably find out for the first time that nutmeg wrap is also a very special spice. The queen of spices, cinnamon, has many healing properties in addition to its intoxicating aroma. To leave you in a frenzy, we won’t reveal all the spices you’ll smell, observe, touch, and taste. This tour includes: · Guided 5-hour tour of Zanzibar's spice farm · Local English-speaking guide · Transportation: from any hotel in Zanzibar Our advice: · All spices and other farm produce sold at the farm, do get some · Prepare some tips for the guide · Local lunch and soft drinks with a tropical fruits are included
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Zanzibar Ibrah
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Zanzibar City
- Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 760 experiences we list in Zanzibar City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 441 of 760.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Zanzibar City
Zanzibar City is the main town of Zanzibar island, and its old Stone Town of carved doors and narrow lanes carries Swahili, Arab and Indian history.
Stone Town is the old heart of Zanzibar City, a maze of narrow lanes, coral-stone houses and carved wooden doors, shaped by centuries of Arab, Indian, Persian and European traders. The House of Wonders, the Old Fort and the Sultan's Palace face the seafront, and Forodhani Gardens fills with food stalls at dusk. The Anglican cathedral stands on the site of a former slave market, with a sobering memorial nearby.
Top-ranked sights in Zanzibar City: Nakupenda Beach.
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