Zanzibar Tour: Spice Garden, Stone Town & Paje Beach

A full day that moves between spice farms, cave swims, and a three-course dinner overlooking the Indian Ocean.

A 12-hour private tour of Zanzibar combining the Tropical Spice Garden, a three-hour walk through Stone Town's Swahili heritage, the Secret Garden restaurant, Kuza Cave with swimming, Paje Beach, and a three-hour sunset dinner at The Rock Restaurant. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language, and pickup is included from your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Zanzibar's culture and nature

• Tour Zanzibar Tropical Spice Garden
• Discover Stone Town highlights
• Dine at Secret Garden
• Visit Kuza Cave and swim
• Relax at Paje Beach
• Dinner at The Rock Restaurant

The experience

The day opens at the Tropical Spice Garden, where you learn why Zanzibar earned the name "Spice Island." Your guide walks you through aromatic crops (nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, saffron), and you taste them fresh. From there, a three-hour exploration of Stone Town captures the city's Swahili core: the narrow streets, the trading history, the architecture that built the island's wealth. The air-conditioned vehicle moves between stops, and bottled water travels with you.

Lunch is on your own, but the afternoon brings you to the Secret Garden, a restaurant set into hidden ruins open to the sky, where you can order à la carte and sit among Zanzibar-inspired dishes. Later, Kuza Cave, one of Jambiani's oldest natural treasures, opens up limestone formations and crystal-clear water for swimming. You'll see local artifacts and a timeline of Swahili history, and the cave hosts African traditional music and vibes. The day closes at Paje Beach, where soft white sand and shallow water meet the Indian Ocean, ideal for a final swim or barefoot walk before the sun begins to set.

The final three hours belong to The Rock Restaurant near Michamvi Pingwe, a dinner with a view of the ocean as it darkens. A glass of chilled sparkling wine arrives first, followed by a three-course meal of seafood or authentic Swahili specialties. All fees and taxes are covered. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and children from age two are welcome.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language.
• hotel pickup.
• bottled water on board.
• WiFi on board.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (25 to 55 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 20 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (2 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Africa & Beyond Tours & Travel Ltd

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see spice plantations, Stone Town's history, and swim in one day with a private vehicle that moves you between all stops on your own schedule rather than waiting for group timing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 20 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (2 to 4 years).

What exactly happens at the Tropical Spice Garden on this tour?

The Tropical Spice Garden is where you explore how Zanzibar became Africa's most famous spice-producing island. Your guide shows you how nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and saffron grow, and you taste the fresh spices yourself to understand why the island's spice-trading history matters.

How long do you actually spend walking through Stone Town?

Stone Town gets a full three-hour tour that moves through the city's hot spots, capturing its Swahili culture and the architecture at the heart of Zanzibar's trading past.

Can you swim at Kuza Cave, or is it just for looking?

Kuza Cave has crystal-clear water where you can swim. The two-hour visit includes the limestone formations inside the caverns, local artifacts, and a timeline of Swahili history, plus African traditional music.

What is included in the dinner at The Rock Restaurant?

The Rock Restaurant provides a three-course meal of seafood or authentic Swahili specialties, plus a glass of chilled sparkling wine as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. The three-hour dinner is part of the tour. Lunch earlier in the day is not included.