Nairobi History, Culture and Modern City Walking Tour

4.7 (55 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation

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Nairobi History, Culture and Modern City Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Group briefing at city market — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 free 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 70 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Happy Tribe Travel

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup and Drop-off (if option is selected)
Included: Professional street photo(optional)
Included: Entry/Admission to all stop points
Included: Fruit Salad(optional)
Included: Bottled water: Dasani and other safe brand in Kenya
Included: Shoe Cleaning(optional)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: KICC Helipad/View Point. Payable with Card only
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Jeevanjee Gardens

10 min

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

20 min

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

10 min

Travelers see the mosque and its activities.
Stop 4

10 min

Travelers see the historical structural uniqueness of the library, learn its history and its inclusion in the constitution.
Stop 5

10 min

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
Stop 6

10 min

Being the oldest hotel in the city, travelers learn its history. They also see the stores along Kimathi street.
Dedan Kimathi Statue

5 min

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.
Stop 8

5 min

Travelers see closely the 'Matatu' culture and the buzzing life of Nairobi.
Stop 9

30 min Admission 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

10 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Incase you arrive at CJs before others, kindly request the guard to show you where to wait or go in the restaurant and order something light as you wait. The location is very safe. The restaurant staff will take care of you as you wait.

Kindly note that it is illegal to smoke in public.

End point

Incase you arrive at CJs before others, kindly request the guard to show you where to wait or go in the restaurant and order something light as you wait. The location is very safe. The restaurant staff will take care of you as you wait.

Kindly note that it is illegal to smoke in public.

Pickup points

West Lerruat Hotel
37 On Kikambala
Maa Hotel and Suites
Westside Apartments
Sunrise Guest House
Cobot Suites Marcus Garden
Jalves Kozy Homes
Santa Fe Hotel Nairobi
Prearea Hotel
Best Western Premier Westlands
Brickwood Apartments
Kapok Hotel & Accommodation

and 283 more pickup points

Complimentary pickup is included within our standard radius. If you require a pickup or drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or outside our free zone, a small, pre-agreed supplementary charge will apply.

If you book your tour just a few hours or minutes before the start time, please send us a direct text message immediately to ensure prompt coordination.

Nairobi is very quiet and dull on Sunday mornings with most shops closed. However, Sunday afternoons come alive as local youth gather in the city for cycling, skateboarding, modeling, photography, music videos, and social media content creation.

To keep the tour running smoothly and avoid delays for everyone, we may arrange and pay for an independent taxi to bring you to our starting point.

Please remain open-minded, tolerant and respectful of differing opinions and cultural perspectives.

Please note that smoking in public spaces is strictly illegal in Nairobi.

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%

Good to know

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

Options

Standard Private Tour

Exclusive. No group Joining.

car, minivan

Pickup included
Airport Layover/Stopover

Airport layover or stopover

Car, van, Minibus

Pickup included
Tour with Hotel Pickup & Drop

Car

Description: We pick and drop you from your hotel/accommodation which should be within our free pickup radius.

Pickup included
Tour from Meeting Point