Overview
A half-and-half day: the history of Stone Town in the morning with a licensed cultural guide, and a working spice plantation in the afternoon where you smell, taste and pick cloves, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Highlights
- House of Wonders and the Old Fort
- Former slave market and Anglican Cathedral
- Darajani market and carved-door walk
- Spice farm tasting with a local farmer
- Traditional Swahili lunch
Itinerary
08:30
Hotel pick-up and transfer to Stone Town.
09:30
Guided walking tour of the old town.
12:00
Swahili lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30
Transfer to the spice plantation.
14:00
Spice walk, tasting and fruit sampling.
16:30
Hotel drop-off.
What's included
- Private transfers
- Licensed cultural guide
- Spice farm entrance
- Lunch
- Bottled water
What's excluded
- Slave market museum entry (USD 5)
- Souvenirs and spices
- Tips
Pick-up information
Pick-up from your hotel between 08:00 and 09:00 depending on your area.
What to bring
- · Shoulder and knee covering clothing
- · Comfortable walking shoes
- · Camera
- · Small cash for the market
Frequently asked
Is there a dress code?
Stone Town is a Muslim community — please cover shoulders and knees. Light long sleeves are ideal.
Can the tour be private?
Yes, private departures are available on request in Italian, French, German, Spanish, Polish or Russian.
