Kenya · CITY TOURS
Good city tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Nairobi on foot with a private guide, from Jeevanjee Gardens and Jamia Mosque to City Market and KICC rooftop views.
“Tim was great. Very knowledgeable about the city and its history, and very friendly. He was able to answer any question I had with ease.”
Explore Fort Jesus, Old Town, markets, tusks, and Swahili culture on a four-hour Mombasa tuk-tuk tour with local guide Anthony.
“Excellent guide in Antony. He had a good understanding of the history and culture. Would highly recommend.”
Explore Mombasa’s Fort Jesus, Old Town, spice market, tusks, and Mamangina Beach on a four-hour guided city tour for $30.
“We loved this tour and our guide, Juma! He is so knowledgeable, easy going and well organized. We learned so much. Plus, we got so many great photos! Thank you again, Juma. We highly recommend this tour to everyone.”
Walk Nairobi’s parks, government quarter, memorial sites, and National Archives, then share a Kenyan lunch on this five-hour small-group tour.
“Clinton took myself and a few others in the group all over Nairobi. Pros: - He shared several facts about the city, making the capital seem a lot more interesting than it was - Matatu/bus ride was cool Cons: - Terrible lunch place, it's not even Kenyan, it's Somali - Clinton couldn't even recommend a dish from the menu, I had to drag the waiter myself to do it...”
Review of Nairobi’s cultural city tour, with museum exhibits, KICC views, bead-making, Bomas performances, private transport, and local insight.
“Our driver and guide, Dannis, picked us up earlier and was a very nice, courteous, and attentive to our needs. He drove us everywhere and put us on the tours specific to each locations. While we enjoyed our tour and learned some, we were hoRead more”
See Nairobi by air-conditioned van, browse a local market, enjoy fruit salad, and reach KICC’s rooftop for city views on a four-hour tour.
“Happy Tribe yours was awesome Jacqueline was a top notch guide in all aspects.”
Review of Nairobi’s 3-hour downtown walking tour, with City Market, KICC views, street food, history, safety tips, and honest value advice.
“I enjoyed the tour very much. We started the tour at the Jevanjee Gardens walked through the city markets, library, central bank, historical buildings etc and ended at the top of the KICC building. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly too. He showed me the city of Nairobi and the country of Kenya from a historical perspective and answered all my questions really well. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Kenya.”
Explore Mombasa’s Fort Jesus, Old Town, spice market, local lunch, and Haller Park on a private full-day tour with hotel pickup.
“Dear Sir, Today’s Mombasa tour was a total waste of our time and money. All four of us were super disappointed. The tour started as planned from the port. The driver and the guide showed us the new Mombasa with a stop at the Fort Jesus. Then we drove through the old Mombasa and a drive through the Mama Ngina Drive and Park. The guide dropped of the old market around 11:30am. Then we started making our way to pick up Jimmy the guide. We wasted one hour circling around to find Jimmy. No sign of him. Then the driver told us that we were going to this Copa Cabana…”
Ride Nairobi matatus, shop local markets, share lunch, and explore the capital with a small group on this six-hour city tour.
“great tour around the city, riding on a local bus and eating some Kenyan foods. our guide Henrietta was very knowledgable and fun.”
Explore Mombasa’s Fort Jesus, Old Town, market, Hindu temple, and waterfront on a four-hour guided city tour for $85.
“The tour operator was very flexible and the guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. We had a very good experience.”
Explore Mombasa’s Fort Jesus, Old Town, spice market, Haller Park, and Akamba carvings on a private five-and-a-half-hour tour.
“We had a great experience with Humphrey and his driver ! He knows a lot about the city, also knows where to take you to make you feel at ease, and a very good guide ! We also had the opportunity to prepare and share a meal at his home with his wife and child, such a greRead more”
Review of Nairobi airport transfers: private air-conditioned minivan, flexible pickup, helpful drivers, pricing, routes, and booking advice.
“We worked directly with Anthony and his team at Bigfoot Adventures to coordinate airport transfers and local transportation for our international conference in Nairobi. With a group of ~35 travelers arriving and departing at different Read more”
Review of Nairobi’s 2-hour city walk, with KICC views, markets, museums, matatu culture, pricing, language tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Wir hatten einen Guide bestellt mit Deutsch. Laut Angebot sollte dies möglich sein. Leider konnte uns der englisch sprachige Guide, wegen sprachprobleme, nicht so viel erzählen, als ein deutsch sprechender”
Review of Mombasa’s private city tour with Fort Jesus, Old Town, local food, and Haller Park, including costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Air conditioning in the bus was a blessing, Peter was very knowledgeable, and Charles was a great driver. We all had a great day and I would do it again. I really enjoyed the wood carving experience seeing them carving the actual animals and masks it was lovely to then be able to help and purchase some of their hard work. Thankyou.”
Explore Nairobi National Museum, KICC, city landmarks, and August 7th Memorial Park with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide.
“We enjoyed all of it. The museum was very interesting and we added the snake park. After touring the City Center, the Highlight was the rooftop of KICC. Our guide Kelvin was very knowledgeable and really went the extra mile to help us get a local SIM card on a Sunday :-)”
Park by park, capital to coast.
