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City Tour/Feel Like a local for a moment

4.9 (30 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation
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City Tour/Feel Like a local for a moment

About this activity

We'll take you on a walk through Nairobi City, and get into at least 1 suburbs of Nairobi. you'll get an up-close look at the livelihood of Kenyans and you'll truly get a great feeling of how it feels to live like a local. We'll hop from one 'matatu' to the other (Local means of transport) as we transit to different locations. As we walk through Nairobi, you'll meet locals, while discovering their daily life. we'll talk about Kenya's history, political and social struggles, and its role in greater Nairobi as we walk and transit to different localities as you enjoy the authentic Nairobi life.

This city tour offers you an opportunity to live like a local for a moment. You will learn where the majority of the locals live, eat, (enjoy street food optional), how we commute from home to work, where we go shopping, our culture, learn a bit of our language.

As a complimentary, we'll take you Maasai market shopping and you will get the best prices in the market as for locals.

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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Starvel Safaris

Ages: Children (7–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Public Transportation fees to Transit to the the different Locations.
  • Included: Complimentary Maasai market visit
  • Included: In person Guide
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Lunch

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
  • Not included: Tips
  • Not included: Anything not Mentioned

Itinerary

  1. Kenyatta International Conference Center

    15 min

    Take a picture at the Kenyatta Monument

  2. City Market

    15 min

    Get to see the meat shopping area for the local....

  3. Two Rivers Mall

    45 min

    Get the experience to shop like a local in the biggest Mall in Kenya.

  4. The Maasai Market

    one hour

    As a complimentary, we'll take you Maasai market shopping and you will get the best prices in the market as for locals.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meeting point is at Bata Hilton hotel Nairobi CBD area. Please contact us for confirmation.

End point

  • Meeting point is at Bata Hilton hotel Nairobi CBD area. Please contact us for confirmation.

Pickup points

  • West Lerruat Hotel
  • 37 On Kikambala
  • Maa Hotel and Suites
  • Westside Apartments
  • Sunrise Guest House
  • Cobot Suites Marcus Garden
  • Sakina Hotel & Restaurant
  • Santa Fe Hotel Nairobi
  • Prearea Hotel
  • Best Western Premier Westlands
  • Kapok Hotel & Accommodation
  • The Axis guest HOUSE

and 322 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wear good shoes (no sandals or high heels)

  • Carry a copy of your passport (main page and the page showing the visa stamp) or your original passport

  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

  • Do not bring a camera, since taking pictures in town is not allowed (but your phone is fine)

  • Do not carry any valuables like flashy jewellery

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 30 reviews
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