The 15 Best City Tours in Kenya

1.Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $35Our pick

Explore Nairobi’s central districts with a private guide such as Michael, Ezekiel, or Tim. Learn the city’s story at Jeevanjee Gardens and Jamia Mosque, browse City Market, then visit the KICC rooftop for 360-degree views. The tour lasts about two to five hours and suits first-time visitors and layovers.

“Informative, comprehensive tour of the city with Tim. He was punctual, communicative, and safe throughout the tour. Highly recommend.”

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2.Mombasa City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $45

Join guides such as Antony or Anthony for a four-hour Mombasa city tour covering Fort Jesus, Old Town, the spice market, Mombasa Tusks, markets, and selected cultural sights. Tuk-tuk rides and water are included, while Fort Jesus admission and transport to Akamba Handicraft cost extra. Pickup within Mombasa is free.

“Anthony is an AMAZING guide. Knowledge, patient and showed passion in explaining the history of Mombasa. You will not be disappointed in his presentation at all.”

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3.Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · from $30

Spend roughly four hours exploring Mombasa with a local English-speaking guide, often Juma, visiting Fort Jesus, Old Town, Marikiti Spice Market, Pembe za Ndovu, and Mamangina Beach. Hotel pickup, a tuk-tuk ride, spice tasting, bottled water, photography help, and internet are included. Fort Jesus admission and meals cost extra.

“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.”

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4.Nairobi Cultural and Historical City Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $95

Spend about eight hours exploring Nairobi with a private guide and hotel pickup. Visit the National Museum, KICC rooftop, a women-run bead workshop, Utamaduni Craft Centre, and Bomas of Kenya. Guides such as Kelvin, Dennis, Denish, and Faith lead the day, with lunch and the August 7th Memorial Park visit optional.

“First I must say the tour guide an company was excellent. We were two couples who were strangers, yet we had a lovely time primarily due to the professionalism, knowledge and expertise of the tour guide/driver coupled with his kindness and Read more”

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5.Nairobi Walking Tour: Downtown & City Tour

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

Spend three hours walking central Nairobi with a live English or Swahili-speaking guide such as David, Lenny, or Michael. Visit Jevanjee Gardens, City Market, the National Archives, Kenyatta Avenue, Parliament Road, and KICC. Add $5 for the KICC rooftop, where the city spreads out below you.

“Our guide, David, was very nice and kind. He showed us the city and tried to give us many details about the city and the every day life. Nairobi is very chaotic but David made us feel safe.”

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6.Private City Tour with Fort Jesus & Haller Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $129

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private English-speaking driver-guide, exploring Mombasa’s old town, spice market, Hindu temple, Fort Jesus, and Haller Park. Guides such as Jimmy, Fahmy, and Ismael are known for friendly, informative service. The day includes lunch, entry fees, transport, and chances to see giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and birds.

“This is absolutely a must to do this trip in Mombasa. Everything was organized from A to Z. Everything on time. The trip and the beauty of the city is one thing but those lovely people that we had a great chance to met, Fami, and Jimmy. Lovely, warm hearted. We feel like home because of their efforts. Once again thank you! This service is not even close to the service that we experienced in Europe. This service was way better! The dedication and efforts that has been given to us in Mombasa was just brilliant. Thank you Fammi, thank you Jimmy! We will remember you. Great company definitely recommended!!!…”

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7.City Tour/Feel Like a local for a moment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $55

Spend about six hours exploring Nairobi by shared minibus, on foot, and with local guides such as Harriet, Daisy, or Maxine. Visit Kenyatta International Conference Center, City Market, Two Rivers Mall, and Maasai Market, with lunch, bottled water, transport fees, and time for questions included. Street food tasting is optional.

“Amazing experience! Walking through the city and see all the highlights. Fantastic to be guided like this!”

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8.Mombasa Half Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $85

Start at Fort Jesus at 10:00 a.m. and explore Mombasa’s Old Town with a certified local guide. Visit the market, Swaminarayan Hindu temple, Mombasa Tusks, and Mama Ngina waterfront. The group is limited to 10, with optional pickup, a local restaurant lunch, tuk-tuk rides, and a taste of the city’s matatu culture.

“The tour operator was very flexible and the guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. We had a very good experience.”

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9.Mombasa Half-Day City Tour with Fort Jesus and Haller Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $150

Spend about five and a half hours with a private guide exploring Fort Jesus, Mombasa Old Town, the spice market, Mombasa Tusks, Haller Park, and Akamba Handicraft. Humphrey Ndungu Tours provides private transport, with pickup offered. Bring extra money for Fort Jesus and Haller Park admission.

“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”

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10.vibrant nairobi city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Start at Nairobi’s GPO and walk with a live guide through central Nairobi. You’ll see KICC from above, August 7th Memorial Park, Maasai Market, downtown streets, Jeevanjee Gardens, City Market, and more. Guides speak English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, or Italian. Ask if Daniel is available, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Daniel was an excellent guide. This was a great tour for us to get a little more comfortable after first arriving in Nairobi. I especially loved how patient he was with all our questions on a broad range of topics about his community and life in Nairobi.”

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11.Mombasa City Tour,Fortjesus,Oldtown,Tusks and Spice Market.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Join Silvance Okoth Adoyo for a private walking tour through Mombasa’s Fort Jesus, Old Town, spice market, and tusks monument. You’ll hear about Portuguese, Arab, and British rule, learn about local food and customs, and see useful indigenous products. English and Italian guiding is available.

“Our guide was super knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the whole experience - he was especially patient with my young sons!”

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12.Mombasa Full Day City tour & Haller Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $60

Spend a full day with a private English or Swahili-speaking guide exploring Mombasa’s Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, markets, and Haller Park. Juma is a frequently praised guide, while Boniface has been noted as a careful driver. Hotel pickup, tuk-tuk transport, a drink, photography help, and giraffe food are included. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“The guide did his best and took good care of us. The trip was well organised but unfortunately we didn’t have any time for toilet or lunch.”

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13.Mombasa City Tour: Fort Jesus Museum, Old Town & Haller Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $170

Spend eight hours exploring Mombasa with an English-speaking guide and private driver. See the tusks, Mama Ngina Waterfront, Fort Jesus, Old Town, and Haller Park, where you may feed giraffes and watch hippos and crocodiles being fed. Lunch is optional and paid separately. Guides such as Mohammed and Geoffrey have led recent tours.

“It was lovely trip! Our driver and our guide both were really nice and knowledgeable. Our guide Geoffrey told us plenty of things about the culture of town and showed us many beautiful stops. Our driver John was also very friendly. Highly recommended!”

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14.mombasa city tour full day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $170

Spend eight hours exploring Mombasa with hotel pickup, a visit to Akamba woodcarvers, the elephant tusks, Old Town, the spice market, lunch, and Haller Park. You can feed giraffes and watch crocodiles being fed. Guides including Moses offer tours in several languages, with pickup from Diani and Mombasa hotels.

“Es war schon toll. Allerdings, da ich alleine diese Tour gebucht habe und keine Mitreisenden da wo waren, hab ich mich dann tatsächlich rumgereicht gefühlt, damit ich kaufe. 🙈 Mein Guide war toll und hat mir ganz viel gezeigt und erklärt.”

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15.City Tour with Bomas of Kenya Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $90

Start at 8:30 a.m. with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide such as Patrick. Visit the Nairobi National Museum, August 7th Memorial Park, and KICC rooftop before an optional lunch and a 2.5-hour Bomas of Kenya program with traditional dances and acrobatics. Entry fees and transport are included.

“our driver guide Patrick was excellent so punctual and patient.”

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