Nairobi Literary & Cultural Tour with Local Author Muthoni Maina

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Meet your host, Muthoni Maina, at Nuria Bookstore- the home of African books. Where Nairobi's stories and cultures meet. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Discover Nairobi’s art scene — stroll through Nairobi’s art-filled streets. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

What if your Nairobi tour was led by someone who has written about it?

Join local author Muthoni Maina for a literary and cultural walking tour of Kenya's capital.

Visit independent bookshops, historic libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks while exploring the stories, writers, and ideas that have shaped the city across generations.

A tour led by published local author Muthoni Maina
Visit bookshops, libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks
Explore Kenya's literary and cultural heritage
Discover the stories behind the city, not just the sights
Receive a curated reading list of Kenyan literature

This is more than sightseeing. It's a conversation led by someone who lives and writes in Nairobi.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 5 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Muthoni Maina

Ages: Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: KICC Observation Tower
Included: Admission fees: Nairobi Gallery
Included: Snacks

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Visit one of Nairobi’s oldest libraries, a historic landmark and a quiet space in the heart of downtown.
Stop 2

20 min

The home of African books.
Stop 3

10 min

Pass by Kenya’s oldest university and see the heart of academic life in the city.
Kenya National Theatre

20 min

See where local performers, musicians, and actors bring Kenyan stories to life.
Stop 5

15 min

Located in the heart of the city, the Alliance Française de Nairobi is a hub for language, culture, and creativity. The centre regularly hosts art exhibitions, film screenings, and performances celebrating both Kenyan and Francophone culture.
Nairobi Gallery

20 min Admission included

Visit “Point Zero,” the exact spot where the city of Nairobi was founded and from which all road distances in Kenya were traditionally measured.
Kenyatta International Conference Center

30 min Admission included

Visit one of Nairobi’s most recognisable landmarks, known for its circular design inspired by traditional African huts.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We’ll meet outside Carrefour at St. Ellis Tower, located along Wabera Street in the heart of downtown Nairobi. It’s just a short walk from Kenyatta Avenue and opposite the Hilton Arcade.

Look for: the glass-fronted entrance of St. Ellis Tower and the Carrefour supermarket sign.

End point

We’ll meet outside Carrefour at St. Ellis Tower, located along Wabera Street in the heart of downtown Nairobi. It’s just a short walk from Kenyatta Avenue and opposite the Hilton Arcade.

Look for: the glass-fronted entrance of St. Ellis Tower and the Carrefour supermarket sign.