Nairobi location tour
Hourly Tours
Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour
Learn Nairobi's history and modern culture on a guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Sample Kenyan food and fruits, visit modern and historical sites, stroll through a market and learn Swahili.
Duration
Approx.
3 hours
Departure time
Local time
15:00
Meeting point
Pickup / start location
CJ's Koinange
Overview
This is more of an cultural experience than just a tour. Get picked up from your hotel and join your guide on an insightful experience through Nairobi's old and new landmarks. Begin your walking tour and seize the chance to learn about the historical information and modern-day relevance of each site you visit.
Enjoy an optional snack(Fruit Salad or/and a little piece of goat meat) and experience local culture by learning some popular Swahili words from your guide. Practise your Swahili as you interact with locals at the various stops including the busy Nairobi City Market. We teach you some tricks to get the best deals for souvenirs and we also show you the cheapest stores. Depending on the state of your shoes, we pay for your shoes to cleaned at the local shoe cleaning vendors. We also get you a street photo done by professional photographers found randomly in the streets of Nairobi. All these are optional.
While at this tour, be free to ask any questions relating to your experience while in Kenya.
Discover the Jeevanje Gardens, Nairobi City Market, Jamia Mosque, McMillan Memorial Library, Askari Monument, Stanley Hotel, Dedan Kimathi Monument, Maasai Market, Supreme Court, Kenyatta International Convention Center, the Parliament Buildings, the Holy Family Basilica and the Galton Fenzi Memorial.
What the package covers
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dasani bottled water
- English-speaking guide
- Snack (fruit salad)
- WiFi hotspot
About this activity
Duration
3
Starting time
15:00
Meeting point
CJ's Koinange
Live tour guide
English-speaking local guide in Nairobi.
Ticket type
Mobile or printed ticket accepted. PDF is sent after booking.
Group type
Small-group location tour suitable for first-time visitors.
Itinerary
Times and exact order may vary slightly depending on traffic and opening hours, but a typical route for this nairobi location tour looks like this:
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Pickup location
Nairobi Nairobi
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Car
20 minutes
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Koinange Street
5 minutes
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Jeevanjee Gardens
10 minutes
Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk
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City Market
30 minutes
Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing, Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing,
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Jamia Mosque
5 minutes
Visit, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by Visit, Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by
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McMillan Memorial Library
5 minutes
Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by Sightseeing, Walk, Pass by
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KICC Rooftop
30 minutes
Break time, Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way. Extra fee. Break time, Visit, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way. Extra fee.
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Holy Family Basillica Clock Tower
3 minutes
Sightseeing, Pass by Sightseeing, Pass by
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Car
30 minutes
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Arrive back at
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dasani bottled water
- English-speaking guide
- Snack (fruit salad)
- WiFi hotspot
What's excluded
- Additional food and drinks
- KICC entry
- Tips
Additional information
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Drones
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Alcohol and drugs
- Military-style clothing
- Nudity
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- 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.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
