Overview

Explore the narrow alleys and winding streets of Stone Town on this historic look at Zanzibar’s oldest neighborhood. Check out spice bazaars and palaces, see where Rock Legend Freddie Mercury was raised, and pay a visit to a 19th-century church built atop the site of a former slave market.

Named because of its prevalent use of coral as a building material, Zanzibar’s Stone Town is filled with dense roadways too small for most modern cars. Explore the area by foot with your guide, starting at the House of Wonders. Built as a palace for the second Sultan of Zanzibar, this modern-looking residence was the first building in Zanzibar to have electricity and then continue on to uncover the hidden treasures elsewhere in Stone Town.

After the tour, you will take lunch before driving to the spice center. You will enjoy a unique rainforest nature with lots of tropical plants, trees, and spices. Experience, taste, and smell different spices that are grown in Zanzibar Islands such as Turmeric, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Black Peppers, Cloves, Nutmegs, and so on. This is an excellent chance to learn about the turbulent history of the island as well as to enjoy delicious Swahili cuisine.