Private Walking Tour in Old Town

5.0
(2 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour will ensure the safety of our guests with extensive knowledge of the area and a vigilant approach to safeguarding our tourists, where you can explore with peace of mind. This tour offers a unique historical perspective, weaving together the stories of ancient civilizations, colonial influences, and modern developments. An interactive and engaging style of guiding fosters memorable connections between me, my guests, and the locals I explore, transforming each tour into a dynamic, personalized journey of discovery. This multifaceted approach, rooted in Swahili tradition, makes our tour guiding a truly exceptional and unforgettable experience for all who join.

What's Included

Bottled water
Restroom on board

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Let's meet at the main entrance of the Old Port.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fort Jesus Museum

    A brief history of Fort Jesus is that it was built in 1593 to the design of Giovanni Battista. it also includes the Portuguese and the Arab colonial time

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    I will accompany tourist to the oldest port in east Africa which was invented in the 12th century and explain to them how the Arabs and Indians use to do trade in east Africa at the other colonial government

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    On my walking tour, we will enter the oldest market in Mombasa where we will lean more about the history of the building and the Swahili cultural spices and traditon.it was built in 1914 and officially opened by sir henry mackinnon.it was positioned to serve Asians and Europeans in the old town.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The street was renamed after sir Mubarak hinawyan influential figure in pre independence coastal rulership hinawy was the first governor of Mombasa in 1937

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We will pass by Ndia Kuu road which has a rich history of old town and it housed the first police station in the area

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    As we pass by, we shall pass the oldest post office which was opened in 1899 to enable the Indians to send their money back home

    10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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