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5 Hours Guided Spice Tour and Cooking Class in Zanzibar

About this experience

Learn about how spices are grown in spice farms. With the close assistance of the local experienced cook, you will learn how these spices are used in traditional dishes. You will have a chance to cook 3 - 5 different traditional dishes and enjoy them as your lunch.

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  • Duration: 5 hr

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5 Hours Guided Spice Tour and Cooking Class in Zanzibar
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Time on the tour5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), French (live guide)

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

What is included

  • Round trip transport from and to your hotel
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Not available at this place

Itinerary and highlights

Travelers will visit spice farms to see how spices grow, our guide will explain the characteristics of each, ways of harvesting, and usage, this part will take about two hours. Travelers will be instructed to prepare different Swahili dishes with the close assistance of a local experienced cook, this part will take about three hours. Finally, they will taste their prepared dishes as lunch.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Please provide us with your full name and room number.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ZANZIBAR GUIDE - FRANCOPHONE ANGLOPHONE

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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 5 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Please provide us with your full name and room number.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–14; Adult tickets: age 15+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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