Embark on a flavorful grassroots Foodie Walk in Stone Town, Zanzibar’s UNESCO Heritage Site. Discover the archipelago’s rich food culture and taste the diverse influences that have shaped Zanzibar’s cuisine.
- Stone Town - The tour will start off at Forodhani Garden for briefing over traditional coffee with some sweet snacks to go them whilst looking over the Indian Ocean. As the tour commences, your guide will uncover the truth behind the various food influences in Zanzibar.
The tour will begin at Forodhani Garden with an introductory session over traditional coffee accompanied by delightful sweets, all while gazing at the Indian Ocean. As the exploration begins, your guide will reveal the diverse culinary influences that have shaped Zanzibar’s cuisine.
⢠Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour of Stone Town with a knowledgeable guide, delving into the secrets of the local gastronomy
⢠Taste the unique boflo bread at a neighborhood bakery, experience the Indian Zanzibar Urojo mixture, and enjoy freshly squeezed sugarcane juice
⢠Stroll through the heart of Stone Town and discover the most popular ‘local food spots’
⢠Experience the vibrant food market and sample a variety of seasonal exotic fruits
⢠The tour is available for private individuals or small groups of no more than 5 participants to ensure a tailored experience
The tour is designed to include hotel pickup and drop-off within Stone Town for private tours ONLY. Please note that the tour does not cover transportation costs, gratuities, additional food items, or beverages not provided during the tour.
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from beach hotels, at extra costs)
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Snacks
- Food tasting
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Stone Town (extra cost, for PRIVATE tours only)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Experience a rich, culinary exploration, dubbed the ‘Foodie Walk,’ in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Stone Town, delineating its cultural gastronomic history. The journey commences at Forodhani Gardens with an informative briefing charting the diverse food heritage of Zanzibar.
Embarking on this tour, you’ll navigate through Stone Town’s narrow serpentine alleys, unveiling the variety of influences that contributed to the archipelago’s food culture. From the Portuguese who brought the mainstay ‘boflo bread’, the Omani/Yemeni who disseminated their coffee culture seen at ‘coffee corners’ to the Indian immigrants, who introduced ‘bhajia & kachori’ from Gujarat, now a prominent part of the ‘Zanzibar Urojo mix’ and beyond. The crux of the tour lies in the palate exploration of these varied foods at ‘local eateries’ embedded in the vibrant heart of the old city, thereby experiencing Zanzibar’s essence through its food heritage.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is casual; covering shoulders and knees to respect the local culture
- A maximum of 5 people per booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.