About this experience
This guided tour offers a look at small farms in the rural area that grow cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom and other spices, medicinal and ornamental plants, and tropical fruits. This tour provides a rare experience to prove why Zanzibar is referred to as the “Spice Island”. It also includes a visit to the Persian Baths build in 1850 by Seyyid Said bin Sultan (first Sultan of Zanzibar) for his wife Princes Shehrzard (grand-daughter of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia).
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is formal (Please dress conservatively. Women should cover their shoulders and wear long skirts or trousers)
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Itinerary and highlights
The Hamamni Persian Baths is located in a historical building of Stone Town, Zanzibar. The name Hamamni is also used to refer to the neighbourhood where the building is located. The Baths were built between 1870 and 1888 for sultan Barghash bin Said for use as public baths, and maintained this function until 1920
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup Point: Your hotel in Zanzibar
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- ARP Travel Group
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is formal (Please dress conservatively. Women should cover their shoulders and wear long skirts or trousers)
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Good walking shoes would be ideal
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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