Tours & experiences

Spices and Stone Town Tour in Zanzibar

About this experience

Zanzibar is the islands of the spices, where merchants of the old world traded in cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, and cloves. On this half-day tour, learn about the spice industry on the main island of Zanzibar, soak up the exotic aromas, and visit World Heritage–listed Stone Town, the historic old city center. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

At a glance

  • Duration: 5 hr

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Add Swahili Lunch @ Spice Tour
Swahili Lunch
Pickup included
Applied Family Discounts
Pickup included
Spices and Stone Town Tour
Standard Price
Pickup included
Applied Group Discounts
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesArabic (live guide), German (live guide), ru (live guide), Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Fresh Seasonal Fruits

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Itinerary and highlights

Walking Tour

Spice walking Tour

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please let us know where are you staying?

Languages and tickets

  • Arabic — Guide
  • German — Guide
  • ru — Guide
  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Bookings Central Tours & Safari

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please let us know where are you staying?
Which guide languages are listed?
Arabic (live guide), German (live guide), ru (live guide), Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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