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Nairobi History, Culture and Modern City Walking Tour 2
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By Happy Tribe Travel

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $29 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Jeevanjee Gardens
    • Biashara Street and Moi Avenue
    • Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • CJ's
    • Koinange Street
    • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Check availability

No Pickup

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$25.00 x 1 Adult$25.00
Paid at activity$4.00
Total
Price is $29.00

Nairobi History and Modern Culture Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$30.00 x 1 Adult$30.00
Paid at activity$4.00
Total
Price is $34.00

Tour in Spanish

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Language: Spanish

Language options: English
Price details
$35.00 x 1 Adult$35.00
Paid at activity$4.00
Total
Price is $39.00

Airport Layover/Stopover

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Airport layover or stopover
Car, van, Minibus
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$45.00 x 1 Adult$45.00
Paid at activity$4.00
Total
Price is $49.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Professional street photo(optional)
  • Inclusions
    Entry/Admission to all stop points
  • Inclusions
    Fruit Salad(optional)
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and Drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Shoe Cleaning(optional)
  • Exclusions
    Kenyatta International Convention Centre
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Jeevanjee Gardens

  • 10m
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.

City Market

  • 20m
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.

Jamia Mosque

  • 10m
Travelers see the mosque and its activities.

McMillan Memorial Library

  • 10m
Travelers see the historical structural uniqueness of the library, learn its history and its inclusion in the constitution.

Kenyatta Avenue

  • 10m
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

Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

  • 10m
Being the oldest hotel in the city, travelers learn its history. They also see the stores along Kimathi street.

Dedan Kimathi Statue

  • 5m
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.

Moi Avenue

  • 5m
Travelers see closely the 'Matatu' culture and the buzzing life of Nairobi.

Kenyatta International Convention Centre

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

The Galton-fenzi Memorial

  • 10m
It is here that travelers,learn the directions and distance of major cities in the world and finalize the tour walking towards Jevanjee gardens.

Location

Activity location

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    Jeevanjee Gardens
    • Biashara Street and Moi Avenue
    • Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    CJ's
    • Koinange Street
    • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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