Historical Private Tour of Nairobi City

5.0
(3 reviews)
Nairobi, Kenya

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

Book with us for a fun-filled, informative walking tour. Experience the different parts of the city and get to learn it's history.

Get to learn some street slang and local greetings which can go along way with interacting with fellow locals in your stay at the city.

Engage with your tour guide about what you already know and what you may have heard about the city and get to learn together.

What's Included

Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Ksh 500 admission per person at the KICC payable by card or mobile money.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Outside the CJ's restaurant along Koinange Street.

End point
Kenyatta International Convention Centre

This tour ends at the top of the KICC, after having an aeriel view of the city.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    City Market

    The building was once used for boxing tournaments. Today, it is serves as a market centre for meat, flowers, cultural jewellery and open restaurant 'kibanda' to enjoy a delicious meal. One can take pictures of the attraction site.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This used to be the tallest building in the City. It served as a warehouse used by coolies right next to the Uganda railway line. It was repurposed to be a colonial Govt issuance centre of identity cards (kipande) to the natives who worked in Nairobi. One can take pictures of the attraction site.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The library was funded by Lady Mcmillan in conjunction with the U.S Carnegie Foundation and opened in 1931, in honor of Lord William Northrop Mcmillan. One can take pictures of the attraction site and enter the library to have a look at it.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Opened in 1902, this is the oldest hotel in the city. It is an iconic hotel because the then princess Elizabeth visited on her safari to the Treetops hotel in 1952.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    This is a busy bus stop One can take pictures of the attraction site and also observe how the touts engage the customers to board the bus.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kenyatta International Conference Center

    It was opened in 1973 by the first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. It serves as an office complex, conference halls and exhibition centre. One can take pictures of the attraction site, take the elevator and some sets of stairs to get to the rooftop to enjoy the view of the city. This will be the final part of the tour.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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