
The Spice Route Museum
The Spice Route Museum
Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Last updated: February 11, 2026
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ A. Bäm — 2 weeks ago
What a lovely museum! We heard about it the day before and decided to definitely go there with our five year old daughter. Everyone was so welcoming and we got a little guided tour through the exhibition. It is all made with a very good sense for details and in a modern, appealing way. Our daughter loved stamping after finishing the stations and especially the singing and drumming in the end. Thanks a lot to all the beautiful people working there, you made it very special. Another nice aspect is
**★★★★★ Wolfhard Lenz — 2 weeks ago
Top Museum, very dedicated guide! We could make our own spiced soap. Lot of interesting background information about local spices and ancient spices routes. Loved it!
**★★★★★ JOHN BURA — 3 weeks ago
I’ve already visited the Spice Route Museum in Stone Town, and I’m familiar with how interactive and engaging it is. I really enjoyed the way it brings Zanzibar’s spice history to life through storytelling, smells, and hands-on experiences, making it feel more like an experience than a traditional museum
**★★★★★ kalili's kinte — a month ago
I had an amazing experience at the Interactive Museum, and it is truly one of a kind in Zanzibar. I learned so much about the historic spice routes and Zanzibar’s rich heritage through engaging, hands-on exhibits, and the VR experience was especially impressive the videos and historical storytelling made me feel as if I was traveling back in time, walking along the spice routes themselves. Tasting the delicious syrups and smelling the different spices added a powerful sensory touch that made the
**★★★★★ Elif A — a month ago
A great place to start visiting Stone Town. You learn about the history of the city with a lot of fun. You can also produce your own candle with wonderful scents of Zanzibar.










