The Spice Tour is one of the most popular things to do in Zanzibar. The island got its nickname ‘the Spice Island’ as a result of it being one of the world’s leading producers of spices such as clove, nutmeg and cinnamon during the 19th century. Your tour guide will describe how the various different plants can be used and you will have the chance to smell and taste a variety of spices, herbs and tropical fruits, including clove, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla, coconut, papaya, chili, black pepper, jackfruit, cardamom, cassava and oranges.
