Nairobi History, Culture and Modern City Walking Tour

4.7
(54 reviews)
Nairobi, Kenya

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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy an optional taste of Kenya with a fresh fruit salad or sampling of Nyama Choma (local roasted goat meat). Immerse yourself further by learning essential Swahili phrases from your guide which you can practice while interacting with locals at the vibrant Nairobi City Market
We’ll share "insider tricks" on how to negotiate the best deals for souvenirs and point out fixed prices local stores. To ensure you’re looking your best, we even include a complimentary shoe shine from a local vendor and a professional street-style photo captured by one of Nairobi’s talented urban photographers.

We promote responsible and sustainable tourism by emphasizing photography etiquette, respecting local culture through mindful dressing and engaging kindly with the locals(not giving free money). Our tours actively support the local economy by partnering with fruit vendors, shoe shiners, curio traders and street photographers.

We believe in girl power! We have 3 out of 6 of our city guides as women.

What's Included

Pickup and Drop-off (if option is selected)
Professional street photo(optional)
Entry/Admission to all stop points
Fruit Salad(optional)
Dasani and other safe brand in Kenya
Shoe Cleaning(optional)
KICC Helipad/View Point. Payable with Card only
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Complimentary pickup is included within our standard radius. If you require a pickup or drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or outside our free zone, a small, pre-agreed supplementary charge will apply.

If you book your tour just a few hours or minutes before the start time, please send us a direct text message immediately to ensure prompt coordination.

Nairobi is very quiet and dull on Sunday mornings with most shops closed. However, Sunday afternoons come alive as local youth gather in the city for cycling, skateboarding, modeling, photography, music videos, and social media content creation.

To keep the tour running smoothly and avoid delays for everyone, we may arrange and pay for an independent taxi to bring you to our starting point.

Please remain open-minded, tolerant and respectful of differing opinions and cultural perspectives.

Please note that smoking in public spaces is strictly illegal in Nairobi.

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Meeting point

Incase you arrive at CJs before others, kindly request the guard to show you where to wait or go in the restaurant and order something light as you wait. The location is very safe. The restaurant staff will take care of you as you wait. Kindly note that it is illegal to smoke in public.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Jeevanjee Gardens

    Travelers learn the history of the garden and see current activities and events held there. They get to know the colonial names of the streets that surround the garden.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    City Market

    Travelers go through the 4 divisions of the market while learning about its history. They also get to buy some souvenir at the curio shops.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Jamia Mosque

    Travelers see the mosque and its activities.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Travelers see the historical structural uniqueness of the library, learn its history and its inclusion in the constitution.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Kenyatta Avenue

    This street is one of the main entrance into the city. travelers see the Askari monument and African war veterans memorial obelisk. They also see various banks, Forex bureaus and restaurants along the street

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Being the oldest hotel in the city, travelers learn its history. They also see the stores along Kimathi street.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Dedan Kimathi Statue

    Dedan Kimathi being an iconic figure in Kenya's fight for independence, travelers learn his role in the Mau Mau movement. Travelers also see the Hilton hotel Nairobi.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Moi Avenue

    Travelers see closely the 'Matatu' culture and the buzzing life of Nairobi.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Kenyatta International Convention Centre

    Travelers take photos at the Jomo Kenyatta statue, go up to the helipad to have an aerial view of the City which includes attractions like the historical 'British' railway, Parliament buildings, Uhuru park grounds, Holy Family Basilica Catholic church and others.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    The Galton-fenzi Memorial

    It is here that travelers,learn the directions and distance of major cities in the world and finalize the tour walking towards Jevanjee gardens.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Happy Tribe Travel

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Excellent Quality
Additional fees
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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