Zanzibar Cafe and Coffee Culture Walking Tour

About this tour

Get your coffee buzz on with a small-group walking tour of Zanzibar’s famed laneway cafes. As you follow your guide through the charming, narrow laneways, discover why the cafe has become an important part of Zanzibar Swahili culture and daily life. Escape the crowds as you explore the city’s hidden cafes, where you will enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and a light cafe-style lunch.

Tour Highlights

• Cafe culture walking tour in Zanzibar Stone Town. • Discover the hidden cafes that line Zanzibar Stone Town charming laneways. • Ride on the tram to lesser-known laneways. • Enjoy a light cafe-style lunch (included) • Small-group tour maximum 10 people ensure a more personalized experience.

What You Can Expect

As cafe lovers will tell you, there is more to coffee than a 43-bean blend – it’s also about where you’re enjoying your cup of Joe. Nowhere in Stone Town is this more true that in Zanzibar, home to a thriving cafe culture. On this small-group walking tour through Zanzibar’s maze of narrow laneways, hear from your local guide the stories of the coffee revolution, from the large coffee palaces in the 1850s to today’s hip boutique coffee bars. Hop on the tram and ride away from the crowds to smaller, lesser-known lanes that are a coffee junkie’s paradise. As you walk, enjoy the rich aroma of coffee roasting and smell exotic herbs and spices coming from the cafes. Discover the individual characteristics of each cafe, which together make up the best cafe culture in Zanzibar. Finish your tour with a light and delicious cafe-style lunch and a cup of coffee, all included.