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Zanzibar Spice and Night Market Cooking and Street Food Tour

About this experience

What makes this Zanzibar Spice & Night Market Tour unique is its combination of hands-on cultural experiences and local culinary immersion:

Spice Farm Exploration: You’ll visit the Tangawizi Spice Farm, where you don’t just see spices—you experience them. Learn about their use in cooking, cosmetics, and medicine, and taste fresh tropical fruits directly from the farm.

Interactive Cooking Experience: Unlike most food tours, you get to learn how to cook iconic dishes like Zanzibar pizza and Urojo from local chefs, adding an authentic, hands-on element to the tour.

Vibrant Night Market Visit: The tour culminates with a visit to the Forodhani Night Market, where you can sample an array of local street foods and witness the island’s bustling food culture under the stars.

This unique blend of spice discovery, cooking, and sampling authentic street food sets it apart from typical Zanzibar tours.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr–5 hr
  • Private experience

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Zanzibar Spice and Night Market Cooking and Street Food Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr–5 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 4 hr–5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Fruits ( Pine apple + Coconut + Mangoes + Water Melon etc)
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary and highlights

Zanzibar Spice & Night Market Tour: Cooking, Flavors, and Culture

Embark on a flavorful adventure starting at 3:00 PM with a visit to Tangawizi Spice Farm, where you’ll learn about Zanzibar’s renowned spices, taste fresh tropical fruits, and discover how these spices are used in local cooking, cosmetics, and medicine. The farm tour will conclude by 5:00 PM.

At 6:00 PM, we’ll head to the lively Forodhani Night Market in Stone Town, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to cook Zanzibar pizza and Urojo (a traditional Zanzibar soup). Then, indulge in a variety of street foods, from grilled seafood to savory snacks, and immerse yourself in the local culinary culture.

Highlights:
Tangawizi Spice Farm: Explore, taste, and learn about Zanzibar’s spices and tropical fruits
Forodhani Night Market: Cook Zanzibar pizza and Urojo, then sample local delicacies
Join us for a delicious evening of culture, cooking, and unforgettable flavors!

Meeting and pickup information

  • We pick all travelers for free of charge on Stone town. Fore tose who stay outside we will meet at kelele square or we can arrage transport by additional charges.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Saving Tour

Accessibility and practical details

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 4 hr–5 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 10+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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