Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour
Cultural Tours

Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour

4.7 (750 reviews)Half Day (4 hours)

Discover why Zanzibar is called the 'Spice Island' with visits to working spice plantations. Learn about cultivation, uses, and taste fresh spices.

Tour Overview

Embark on a sensory journey to the heart of Zanzibar's agricultural heritage. This tour takes you to a local spice farm where you'll see, smell, and taste a variety of spices, herbs, and tropical fruits. A local guide will walk you through the plantation, explaining the cultivation and uses of everything from cloves and nutmeg to cinnamon, vanilla, and black pepper. You'll learn about their role in Zanzibar's history and their use in local cuisine and traditional medicine. The experience often includes a demonstration of a local climbing a coconut tree and a chance to sample freshly picked fruits. It's a fragrant and flavorful adventure that reveals a different side of the island.

$30

per person

Half Day (4 hours)
Small groups
English-speaking guide

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour

Tour Highlights

  • Visit working spice plantations
  • Learn about spice cultivation
  • Taste fresh spices and fruits
  • Traditional cooking demonstration
  • Spice shopping opportunity
  • Cultural interaction with farmers

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