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Discover Spice tour experience with Local lunch
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Zanzibar City
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India. Your tour starts with a walk through a local spice farm (shamba). There, you’ll learn how spices, herbs, and fruits are grown and cultivated. Your guide will explain how these crops are used in our cuisine.
You’ll get to smell and sample spices such as clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, cardamom, chili, and black pepper; herbs such as lemongrass; and tropical produce such as coconut, papaya, jackfruit, cassava, and oranges. You’ll also enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch at the farm, whe...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Czech & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Czech & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
Breakfast
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Discover Spice tour experience with Local lunch
(1) Reviews
Zanzibar City
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Experience the wander of nature differently
Spices and herbs were originally introduced to Zanzibar by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, brought from their colonies in South America and India. Your tour starts with a walk through a local spice farm (shamba). There, you’ll learn how spices, herbs, and fruits are grown and cultivated. Your guide will explain how these crops are used in our cuisine.
You’ll get to smell and sample spices such as clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, cardamom, chili, and black pepper; herbs such as lemongrass; and tropical produce such as coconut, papaya, jackfruit, cassava, and oranges. You’ll also enjoy a traditional Swahili lunch at the farm, whe...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Czech & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Czech & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
Breakfast
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
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Jambo Spice Farm
Dig into "Spice island's" history and discover what made it an intersection of cultures, religions, and cuisines!
This trip take you to the world-famous spice farms.
You will learn how the island got its nickname in the 15th century and learn about growing and harvesting spice plants.
You’ll find out why pepper and cloves were so valuable, and you’ll probably find out for the first time that nutmeg wrap is also a very special spice.
The queen of spices, cinnamon, has many healing properties in addition to its intoxicating aroma. To leave you in a frenzy, we won’t reveal all the spices you’ll smell, observe, touch, and taste.
This tour includes:
· Guided 5-hour tour of Zanzibar's spice farm
· Local English-speaking guide
· Transportation: from any hotel in Zanzibar
Our advice:
· All spices and other farm produce sold at the farm, do get some
· Prepare some tips for the guide
· Local lunch and soft drinks with a tropical fruits are included
