The 15 Best Spice Farm Tours in Zanzibar

Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice Tour, Prison Island with Lunch - The spice farm stop: smells, tastings, and a real reason Zanzibar is Spice Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,219 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $68Our pick

Zanzibar tour hitting Stone Town by foot, a hands-on spice farm with Swahili lunch, then Prison Island for Aldabra giant tortoises.

“A very comprehensive day, starting with a couple of hours at the spice farm. We were shown different spices and had lunch there before driving to stone town for a walk and a coffee. In the late afternoon, we took a boat to the prison island, where we saw tortoises and learnt a bit of the story of the island. Overall a very good way to spend a full day in Zanzibar, for a very fair price. Our guide (in German) was very nice and explained us a bit of the history at each stop, and ensured that we felt comfortable during the whole day. The pick-up at the hotel…”

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Zanzibar: Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour

2.Prison Island, Stone Town, & Spice Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Zanzibar in one day, with Stone Town walking, a boat to Prison Island for giant tortoises, and a spice farm tasting plus lunch and shopping.

“This was an enjoyable full day trip and our tour guide was really good in explaining the history and showing us all the places of interest at Prison Island, Stone town and Spice Farm. We were treated to lunch at the spice farm. The driver was also very friendly and very careful on the roads. Thank you so much.”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch

3.Stone Town, Spice tour & Prison Island with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 453 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $55

Zanzibar in one day: spice farm tour with Swahili lunch, Changuu tortoises by boat, then guided UNESCO Stone Town walks.

“Fantastic! The spice farm tour was informative and fun. We got to experience the plants with all our senses: we heard about their uses in food, medicine, and cosmetics, we saw and touched the plants and trees, smelled the different aromas, and even tasted some. After a delicious lunch, they took us to Stone Town, where the tour guide showed us the most important sites. He was able to tell us about the history of the country, its culture, and customs. The tour ended with a boat ride to beautiful prison island with its stunning vistas over the water and the tortoises. A wonderful day!”

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Full-Day Private Stone Town +Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour

4.Full-Day Private Stone Town +Spice Farm and Prison Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $100

Private Zanzibar day trip with Stone Town sights, Prison Island tortoises and snorkeling, then Jambo Spice Farm tastings.

“The guide was fairly new and a bit shy so I had to work to open him up with time he'll be great-- nice kid. Spice farm was very informative no pushy sales probably the best part of the tour. Prison island lots of build up for a quick 10 min walk. BeRead more”

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Spice Tour + Stone Town Tour + Prison Island

5.Spice Tour + Stone Town Tour + Prison Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · from $140

Private Zanzibar day trip with Stone Town sights, Jambo Spice Farm lunch, and Prison Island tortoises plus transfers.

“Mady was an amazing tour guide! We had such a great time at all the activities. We got to taste the spices and fruits, had an amazing time exploring stone Town, learned so many facts about the slice trade and got to feed the tortoises in prison Read more”

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Zanzibar: Spice Tour & Stone Town Walking Tour

6.Spice Tour & Stone Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · 5 hours · from $95

Private Zanzibar spice plantation and Stone Town walk for $95, with slave trade sites, markets, and hands-on spice tastings.

“It was amazing, ask for Moo! He was so attentive and really made the day fun showing and explaining everything”

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Zanzibar: Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour with Lunch

7.Stone Town & Spice Farm Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 5 hours · from $73

Private Stone Town walk and organic spice farm lunch in Zanzibar, with markets, fish auctions, and tastings of fresh spices.

“Our driver, Ahmed, was punctual and friendly. We started with the spice farm, where we spent a good 2 to 3 hours with our spice guide, Beka, who was very knowledgeable. It was interesting and worth a visit to understand the process of growing the spices. We were also very well fed! Then we were driven back to Stonetown by Ahmed and finished with a walking tour with another guide, Juma, who knew Stonetown and it's history very well. All in all, we were very happy with the quality of the tour. Make sure you take cash. Even a small tip means a lot to the various guides, and there…”

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Zanzibar: The Swahili Spice Experience – Spice Tour + Culinary Journey

8.The Swahili Spice Experience – Spice Tour + Culinary Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $21Best value

Zanzibar spice farm tour plus a Swahili culinary meal at Arnoldi’s on the Cliff, with spiced drinks and Zanzibar Kalimati dessert.

“Fabulous tour to a spice farm. Really interesting guide and interaction to guess the different spices being grown. Opportunity to taste lots of different fruits. Followed by visit to Arnoldi’s - fantastic setting by the sea. Taster lunch which was delicious. Great cocktails. Definitely recommend this trip.”

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Zanzibar:Stone Town & Spice Farm Private Tour Lunch Included

9.Stone Town & Spice Farm Private Tour Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 94 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $46

Private Zanzibar tour with spice farm tastings and lunch, plus Stone Town stops like Forodhani Gardens, Freddie Mercury house, and the Old Slave Market.

“Un grand merci à Kassim pour Stone Town, sa patience, son érudition et son très bon français !”

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Zanzibar full day Jozani forest + Spice farm and stone town

10.Zanzibar full day Jozani forest + Spice farm and stone town

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 90 reviews · 1 day · from $90

Full-day Zanzibar tour: Jozani red colobus, mangrove bridge, organic spice tasting, and Stone Town streets, including Freddie Mercury house.

“Great guide and driver. The Jozani Forest was really nice, lots of monkeys to see. The Spice Farm was okay as well, but as others have mentioned, it can be a bit tiring when you're constantly asked for tip from differente guides . Stone Town is also cool. Keep in mind, It can be a bit much to fit all of this into one hot day”

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Zanzibar: Spice Farm & Stone Town Tour with Lunch

11.Spice Farm & Stone Town Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Taste Zanzibar spices at a plantation, enjoy lunch, then walk Stone Town markets and landmarks with a local guide.

“Les deux activités sont géniales. Juste faire attention au moment d’acheter les souvenirs, ils gonflent les prix”

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Zanzibar Cooking Class & Spice Tour

12.Zanzibar Cooking Class & Spice Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · from $40

Zanzibar cooking class and spice tour: Darajani Market shopping, Azusa Spice Farm tastings, and a hands-on meal with hotel transfers.

“The operator did not arrive at the location at the appointed time. We attempted to contact her with all the numbers provided with no response. Our driver went looking for her with no luck. We contacted Viator and they were also unable to reach her. We waited 40 minuteRead more”

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Zanzibar: Spice Farm Tour with Traditional Cooking Lesson

13.Spice Farm Tour with Traditional Cooking Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

3-hour Zanzibar spice farm tour with a traditional cooking lesson, fresh spice tastings, and lunch, with Stone Town pickup.

“The activity was great and our tour guy was very good, abdullah was amazing!!!!”

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From Stone Town: Spice Tour of Zanzibar

14.Spice Tour of Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 71 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $30

A 2.5-hour Zanzibar spice tour from Stone Town. See spice plants, taste fruit, meet the coconut climber, then buy spices.

“The guide at the farm was so knowledgeable and interesting. We were able to try some spices and all the fruits grown on site. Transportation to the farm was easy and seamless. Be sure to take cash to purchase spices and tips.”

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Zanzibar: Spice Tour, Stone Town tour & Prison Island

15.Spice Tour, Stone Town tour & Prison Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 61 reviews · 8 hours · from $152

Zanzibar spice tour scents, Stone Town landmarks, and Changuu tortoises in one 8-hour private day.

“Visite sympa mais un peu rapide l île prison pas trop de détails on va vite aux tortues Îles aux serpents qui est une légendes on nous dit qu il y a vraiment des serpents fausses infos Par contre adoré le marché mais pareil pas tout vu Dommage”

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