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Zanzibar city and spices excursions

Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe)

Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.

  • 6–7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in German
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

All excursions are of course conducted in German and I offer them at very good prices. I am also willing to show you all the insider tips of my home island and ask you any questions. Visitors learn more about Zanzibar's history, slave trade, culture, economy, as well as the cultivation and use of spices.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance to the Slave Museum
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. You will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the spice farm Zanzibar was known as the spice island, and exported cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cardamom all over the world. The spices were brought from Asia and South America and thrived in the tropical climate. Today, the spice tour is one of the most popular excursions on the island. Walk through the spice plantation with your guide - touch, smell and taste different spices and try to guess which spice it is so you can remember it later. You can find everything from vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, lemongrass, cloves, ginger, coriander, pepper, allspice, chili, curry and more. Then colleague will climb up the palm tree for us to harvest a coconut, inside which we can eat and drink juice and meat. At the end of the tour, we will now taste some fruits and visit the spice shop. After the tour, a break for lunch. Duration (1:hour)

    3 h

  2. Trace Zanzibar's rich history, including pre-Arab cultures, colonial times and contemporary times, during this 02-hour Stone Town tour.

    2 h

  3. Travelers will visit the House of Wonders in Zanzibar. You will explore the historical and cultural significance of this landmark, conducted in German

    20 min

  4. The Old Fort, also known as the Arabian Fort. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town. You will receive a short history about the place from your guide

    20 min

  5. Travelers will pass by the former residence of legendary musician Freddie Mercury. While they won't be able to enter the house, they will have the opportunity to see the exterior and learn more about his connection to the famous Queen frontman.

    15 min

  6. Our guide will tell you the history of slavery. He will show you slave chambers and monuments.

    30 minAdmission included

  7. Our guide will show you the local market for fish, spices, groceries and fruits. He will explain you the history of this place.

    15 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Sansibar Ausflüge Reiseführer
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Zanzibar City

  • Its from-price is 38% below the median of the 311 day trips we list in Zanzibar City.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • 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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