The 15 Walking Tours in Nairobi That Earn Their Price

Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour - Koinange Street sets the tone

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 703 reviews · 3 hours · from $23Our pick

Explore Nairobi’s landmarks, markets, food, Swahili, and KICC views on a practical three-hour walking tour for $23.

“Our guides Jackie and Leah gave us an informative and fun afternoon. Their knowledge of Nairobi’s history and culture was impressive as they took us around the city centre. We learned so much about the colonial history of Kenya and its economic development as well as its past and current culture. Our guides were great company and interested in all of our backgrounds. They answered all our questions and made our tour a truly memorable experience. To top it off we beat the weather and enjoyed the 360 degree view from the top of the KICC building. Superb! Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn about Nairobi.”

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Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour

2.Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $35Top rated

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.”

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Nairobi Downtown Walking Tour

3.Nairobi Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · 2h 30m · from $27

Explore Nairobi’s downtown markets, landmarks, faiths, and street life on a guided 150-minute walk with hotel pickup.

“We're so glad we booked this tour as it was great to experience Nairobi and to find out about its culture and history. Our guide Eric was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you Eric!”

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Nairobi City Walking Tour with Traditional Kenyan Lunch

4.Nairobi City Walking Tour with Traditional Kenyan Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $45

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...”

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Nairobi Walking Tour: Downtown & City Tour

5.Nairobi Walking Tour: Downtown & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

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.”

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Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk

6.Day tour to Hells Gate, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $160

Cycle past zebras at Hell’s Gate, cruise Lake Naivasha, and walk among giraffes on Crescent Island during this full-day trip from Nairobi.

“The driver Joash was amazing. He had a save driving style and a happy attitude which made the car rides very nice! All parts of the Tour were very interesting and the tourguides very good. I would especially recommended Crescent Island as we lernt alot there.”

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Nairobi: From Nairobi-Karura Forest Guided Walking Tour

7.From Nairobi-Karura Forest Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Explore Nairobi’s Karura Forest with guide Ishmael Nzioka, spotting wildlife, caves, waterfalls, and treetop views on a two-hour walk.

“This tour was perfect and exceeded my expectations. Ishmael is an excellent guide, and everything was well organized. He is also very flexible with special requests. The forest is a beautiful, peaceful area that I recommend to anyone looking to escape the city for a few hours. Ishmael shared fascinating insights about the history of the forest, and we enjoyed some great conversations. By the end of the tour, it felt like I had spent the morning with a friend rather than just a guide. Thank you for this wonderful experience!”

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Nairobi: Hidden Gems and Local Secret Guided Walking Tour

8.Hidden Gems and Local Secret Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 2h 30m · from $27

Explore Nairobi on foot with local guides, historic landmarks, markets, matatu culture, and practical tips for this $27 city tour.

“Visita centro de Nairobi , la visita era en español y el guía solo hablaba inglés, pero intentó que fuera todo bien y lo logró.”

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Historical City Walk Tour in Nairobi

9.Historical City Walk Tour in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $29

Explore Nairobi on foot, from Jeevanjee Gardens and City Market to KICC tower views, with a private guide for $29.

“The guides sharing their vast knowledge of Nairobi. I feel like we really got a great overview of the city and her people.”

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Nairobi City: Walking tour with Lifestyle and History.

10.Nairobi City: Walking tour with Lifestyle and History.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Explore Nairobi on foot with Allan, from historic landmarks and markets to Kenyan coffee, Swahili lessons, and KICC city views.

“Allan is an amazing guy who showed us really nice spots at CBD. He takes time for all your questions and is also interested in your life, which leads into a good conversation and learning from each other. This is a great insight in the real life of Nairobi and we always felt safe. Also after the tour he showed us a restaurant with local dishes and had dinner with us. All in all it was a great experience with him and we recommend it to everyone. Hakuna Matata!”

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Nairobi City Guided Walking Tour

11.Nairobi City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $40

Explore Nairobi on foot, from KICC rooftop views and independence monuments to Maasai Market shopping, with a local guide.

“Very nice walking tour, Calvince is very knowledgeable guide and shares a lot of interesting information about Kenyan history. Going to the market is not such a pleasant experience if you are not a fan of intrusive salesmen and bargaining. Better places for your souvenirs and gifts are Langata Link and Spinners Web, also nice for a good coffee and lunch.”

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Nairobi: Chocolate City Kibera Slum Walking Tour

12.Chocolate City Kibera Slum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Best value

Walk Kibera with a resident guide, visit Agape Hope Children Centre, see beadwork in action, and learn how your fee supports local projects.

“Was really interesting to see where the people live and hot it is. The guide showed us many places and explained a lot about their situation. Thanks”

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Karura Forest: Walking tour with Nature and Waterfalls.

13.Karura Forest: Walking tour with Nature and Waterfalls.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $40

Walk Karura Forest, visit caves, waterfalls and Lily Lake, meet monkeys, learn Swahili, and enjoy a guided three-hour nature tour in Nairobi.

“Alan was very informative about the history of the forest and he knows his way through the force very well! This is our last day in Africa and for whatever reason we click on his activity and it was worth every minute.! I recommend Alan as your tour guide :-)”

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Nairobi City Walk Tour

14.Nairobi City Walk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $20

Explore Nairobi on foot with local guides, historic landmarks, markets, parks, and city views for $20, with English and Spanish support.

“This was a wonderful walking tour of Nairobi! My sister and I and our husbands learned so much from John and Samson! Excellent guides - so knowledgeable and very personable! We walked for miles and enjoyed our experience very much. City walking tours are a great way to learn about a new place in the world! Thank you for a great experience!”

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