Zanzibar Spice Tour

Embark on an unforgettable walking tour and discover how Zanzibar earned its nickname "Spice Island" through your senses. Gain a different perspective to the beautiful island of Zanzibar as you explore small spice farms and plantations of the countryside and in the rural areas of Zanzibar where the locals grow cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, pepper and many other spices, medicinal and ornamental plants, not to mention a variety of tropical fruits. Get an in-depth insiders knowledge as you hear about the detailed description of the spices and learn how to use the different plants for local dishes, herbal medicine and traditional ceremonies, which are an important aspect of the Zanzibarian culture. Your tour also includes a visit to the Kidichi Persian Baths built in 1850 by Seyyid Said bin Sultan (first Sultan of Zanzibar) as a gift for his wife Princes Shehrzard (grand-daughter of Fateh Ali Shah of Persia). Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Arabic.