About this experience
This 2 and a half hour tour is a unique way of getting exotic experiences with Stone Town and the Zanzibar food culture. Your guide will give a lot of information about what are the food ingredients and drinks used in the islands and you will get to try nice food. You will also have the chance to visit the nice African traditional market where you can find anything you want in very good prices.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Bread, small bites and baked goods
- Several dishes including soup, fish and vegetables
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary and highlights
Take a culinary journey through Stone Town’s historical streets.
it also takes you to the market place, through many historical sites and the daily life of Stone Town. Zanzibar food is very vegetarian and vegan friendly, just let our guide know! For food allergies, please contact us ahead.
While savouring the local treats, including a proper lunch, you will learn about Stone Town and life in Zanzibar. On this Zanzibar food tour, you will have local snacks, lunch, see the market place, taste fresh fruit and end up with coffee at the famous Jaw’s Corner. This sharing tour gives a great insight into the unique Zanzibar cuisine.
While the focus of the tour is on Zanzibar food, it also takes you to the market place, through many historical sites and the daily life of Stone Town. Zanzibar food is very vegetarian and vegan friendly, just let our guide know! For food allergies, please contact us ahead of.
After a brief introduction to our beautiful town, we will make our way to the first foodie stop of the day, a local shop to try a mixture of salty and sweet snacks, a sort of pre-appetiser before we head over to our lunch stop. The friendly shop owner will invite you to sit on a mat on the shop floor to eat, as this is the customary way of eating in this part of the world. As you enjoy the snacks on offer, your guide will explain to you what you’re eating and how it fits into the local culinary culture.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meeting point: Old Fort main entrance at 13:30. Our guide will be waiting there with a sign.
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- German — Guide
- ru — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- pl — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Colors of Zanzibar
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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