Zanzibar Private Spice and Stonetown Tour(Include Lunch)

In several aspects, the description did not match the services provided. In Stonetown, essential sights have been closed for many years. The most interesting thing is the atmosphere on the streets, but the constant sales pitches are annoying. A different, supposedly better "spice farm" was visited. However, you have to know: All of these are operated exclusively for tourists and do not grow anything else, even though a different impression is created. The various plants and smells were very interesting and we learned a lot, but the constant questions from our guide about whether we knew what this or that was bothered us. Even at our explicit request, he did not stop doing so. He was also often unable to accommodate our wishes, even though we had booked a private tour. Contrary to what was announced, the meal did not take place at the spice farm, nor was there a cooking demonstration or the use of freshly picked spices. The food was okay, but just ordinary local cuisine. When we pointed out the differences from the description and the price, which was too high for what we got, our guide said his brother had not informed him correctly and that we could still visit the originally mentioned spice farm. Despite several attempts, we could not make him understand our interest in the cooking demonstration and the use of the spices shown. All in all: not satisfactory.

We had a wonderful day and really enjoyed the whole tour. The pick-up and transfer were perfectly organized and everything went very smoothly. The Stone Town part of the tour was very interesting and enjoyable, and we especially loved the visit to the spice farm. It was a great experience and definitely one of the highlights of the day. The lunch was fantastic and a perfect way to round off the tour. Overall, we had a Great Time!

Amazing tour of Stone Town and spice farm. Lukman was a great guide. The history of slavery in Zanzibar was sobering but important to learn. It was very interesting getting to smell and taste spices straight from the source, The lunch blew our minds! We always seek out food that average locals eat when we travel and this was definitely the experience we got. Highly recommended!

I have got amazing experience and valuable experience

My husband and I learned a lot doing this tour. We started in stone town and learned a bit about the history of stone town. We then walked through the town (including a stop at the market), walked by Freddy mercurys museum and then on to the slave museum. It was heartbreaking but so important to know history so we don’t repeat that. We moved on to the jungle restaurant which had the best food of our entire trip. Absolutely delicious and the juice is a standout. Finally we moved onto the spice farm which got super interesting. This part of the day had us guessing what kind of plant and then sampling local fruits. A really fun experience. Our driver was so sweet and kind and our guide did a great job as well. Overall a really good day!

We spent a lovely day in the company of our guide Lukeman who illustrated the history of Zanzibar to us in the places visited in Stonetown. The visit to the spice forest was very interesting, where we discovered the plants from which the spices we use in the kitchen are derived. The ladies' lunch in the forest restaurant is excellent, the guys at the spice farm are fantastic. Thanks also to the patient driver Saleh who picked us up and accompanied us on our trips all day long. If you are a fan of Queen, stop by to see his birthplace with a small museum

Our overall experience was just okay. It started off by being accosted for not having our Yellowcard which no one told us we needed to bring ours in addition to the "mandatory insurance" Zanzibar makes you pay on arrival. Given this our tour started a bit behind and backwards. Our guide was changed 3 times before the tour began. Instead of going to the spice farm first we did the stone town tour. The information provided was rather basic and not very interesting and the timing was slower than needed. Due to this we didn't have time to actually visit the spice farm as we had to make it back to the ferry by 3pm. Overall, the first time to visit Zanzibar was a little rough and we will do more research before selecting a tour.

We had a great time yesterday day (09Aug2026)... Saleh picked us up from the hotel and our guide Lukeman (not sure of the spelling) is an excellent tourguide. He was very friendly and explained everything so well. He gave us an amazing experience. Lunchtime was marvelous, the food was delicious. Finally, the spice tour was entertaining.... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Luqman and Idrissa were both very hospitable and knowledgeable. The spice farm was a lovely stop and if you are there ask for Maryam as your guide - her English is impeccable. Lovely tour all round finished with a wonderful local Tanzanian lunch

Our guide, Lukman, was exceptional from start to finish. He communicated with us well before the trip and arranged convenient pick-up and drop-off from Nungwi, making everything seamless. On the way to Stone Town, Lukman shared fascinating insights into the history of Zanzibar and Tanzania, as well as the Swahili language. We learned so much about the island’s culture, religion, the slave trade, and the rich history of Stone Town. He also gave us plenty of time to explore and shop, and was flexible enough to let us visit the Freddie Mercury Museum, even though it wasn’t part of the original itinerary. The visit to the spice farm was another highlight. We had a fantastic time tasting and identifying different spices, drinking fresh coconut water, and watching someone expertly climb a coconut tree. There were also plenty of opportunities to buy high-quality local spices and souvenirs. We ended the day with an incredible lunch at a local restaurant that we never would have found on our own. It was the perfect way to finish a memorable experience. We highly recommend Lukman to anyone visiting Zanzibar. His knowledge, flexibility, and warm personality made this one of the highlights of our trip.

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