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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 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.
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Meeting and pickup
Kindly read through the tour description.
Kindly note that a small charge agreeable between us and you will apply if you wish to be picked and dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or any other location outside our free pickup radius.
If you book the tour a few hours or minutes to the start, text the company immediately.
If booked for Sunday, note that the city is normally dull especially in the morning as it is empty and most shops closed. Sunday afternoon becomes lively as the youth come to do tiktok and instagram videos, cycling, skateboarding, photography, modeling, music videos e.t.c
We might REQUEST AND PAY a cab/taxi for you to drop you at our meeting point. Sometimes picking or dropping everyone might be inconveniencing and might delay the tour as we have experienced before. Kindly understand this arrangement as it the most convenient way in some scenarios.
Kindly be tolerant and considerate for others sharing the tour with you. Kindly do not take things personally as we come from different cultures. Respect and excuse people's opinions and views which are based on personal experience and are not necessarily the truth. However we do not encourage racism or discrimination.
Incase you arrive at CJs before others, kindly sit outside on the green seats or go in the restaurant and order something light as you wait. The location is very safe and the restaurant staff will take care of you as you wait. Note that is is illegal to smoke in public in the city
Itinerary
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1Jeevanjee 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 -
2City 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 -
3Jamia Mosque
Travelers see the mosque and its activities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Travelers see the historical structural uniqueness of the library, learn its history and its inclusion in the constitution.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Kenyatta 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 -
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Being the oldest hotel in the city, travelers learn its history. They also see the stores along Kimathi street.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Dedan 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 -
8Moi Avenue
Travelers see closely the 'Matatu' culture and the buzzing life of Nairobi.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Kenyatta 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 -
10The 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
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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