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People & Culture Tour in Zanzibar with a Local Guide
Excursions & day trips

People & Culture Tour in Zanzibar with a Local Guide

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
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$86.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Discover some of rural Zanzibar's traditions in Muyuni village
  • Get to know the local community and culture as you explore
  • Tour Paje seaweed centre which empowers local women
  • Take a few snaps from outside the famous Rock Restaurant
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Zanzibar
What to expect

There's no better way to get to know your holiday destination than by meeting local people. On this cultural tour, you'll travel to a typical village, Muyuni, to learn from the community about Zanzibar's rural traditions before making your way to Paje seaweed centre. Omar, one of our expert local guides, says ‘Community is so important in Zanzibar. You'll understand more about our island once you have explored the village and visited the seaweed centre, which empowers local women and sells great wellness products – use them at home and the scent will remind you of Zanzibar.'

First up, we'll make our way to the village of Muyuni on the south coast of Zanzibar. Here you'll set off on a guided tour while getting to know the locals and watching rural life unfold in the community. Then it's time to make your way to the next stop of the day – Paje seaweed centre, a socially responsible business which allows local women to make a living as seaweed farmers, growing and collecting the crop on the splendid nearby beaches.

Before you tour the facilities, you'll have free time for lunch, then you'll take a look around the factory where the local seaweed farmers will be at work harvesting and processing. A variety of beauty and wellness products are available for purchase, too. Lastly, it's over to the renowned The Rock Restaurant, famous for its location in the middle of the Indian Ocean where you'll see it from the outside and have the chance to take photos.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Water
What to remember
  • As this tour takes place in a predominantly Muslim society, it's important to wear loose-fitting, non-transparent clothes that cover your shoulders and legs
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Provider
MUSEMENT SPA
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.7/5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers

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  • Pip

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The tour was a real eye opener into the locals of Zanzibar and the schooling system. A really informative day with lots to see and do. It is a long da ...

  • Groove69

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The whole of the tour was awesome especially the local guide Fessal he certainly knew his stuff., he was also very kind and patient and the love for h ...

  • Sara

    From United States of America - December 2023

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Katie

    From United Kingdom - June 2023

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    This excursion was fantastic! A brilliant experience all round!

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