9 Markets in Kenya Worth Booking

1.Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $50Our pick

Meet Nimoh in Nairobi’s Westlands area for a market visit, fresh-produce shopping, and a local matatu ride to her home. Together, you’ll prepare a complete Kenyan meal from scratch, learn about food and culture, and eat what you make. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free options are available with advance notice.

“This was an amazing experience you can't get anywhere else! We shopped in a local market. Then, we rode the public bus, with the music bladting...haha. Then she showed us how to cook a traditional Kenya meal and we sat down together to eat. Our host told us alot of information about Keynan culture. I really can't give this experience enough praise!! You will be thrilled!”

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2.Memorable Daily KIBERA Slums/Toi Market Tour with Locals (2 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $25

Walk through Kibera with a local guide such as Bramwell or Frederick, learning about homes, work, schools, and community projects. The tour lasts about two hours, begins and ends at Olympic Primary School, and may include a local restaurant stop by request. Expect an honest, personal look at life in one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements.

“Frederick was a great guide, he definitely does a good job of showing you the reality of Kibera. Highly recommend”

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3.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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4.Authentic Kenyan Cooking Class & Market Tour in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Meet Tabitha, also known as Tabby, at K-MALL Komarocks, then visit a local market before cooking Kenyan dishes in her home. You may help prepare ugali, pilau, chapati, sukuma wiki, kachumbari, and kuku kienyeji, followed by lunch, tea, soda, and conversation in English or Swahili.

“Tabby is wonderful! Her food is delicious! She welcomed us in her wonderful home and guided us through the busy market with ease!”

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5.Hop on Hop off and Maasai market Collections Visit

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $98

Spend five hours touring Nairobi by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at the National Museum, KICC tower, Bomb Blast Memorial Park, Railway Museum, Kibera, and Karen Maasai Market. English-speaking guides such as Ruben and Francis have led this route. Museum fees are advertised as included, but confirm this before booking.

“Tour was great, Francis was an awesome guide with lots of knowledge of the city and places we were visiting. Great way to see and experience the city”

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6.Market and Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Meet guide Tina at Tsunami Garden Cafe for a small-group walk through Diani’s Ibiza Market. You’ll sample Swahili porridge, chapati, coconut rice, beans, ugali, sukumawiki, Viazi Karai, and palm wine, with stops at a tailoring shop and local bar. Expect a hot, very local experience rather than a polished restaurant outing.

“We really enjoyed the tour with Tina. She is great at explaining and we had the opportunity to see the beautiful market and taste some of the tipical dishes and beverage. it was really a great time spent together! :) We do recommend the visit!”

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7.Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Meet at K Mall Komarock, shop for fresh ingredients with your host, then cook and eat Kenyan and Indian-influenced dishes at a Nairobi home. Expect a private four-hour session in English or Swahili, with hands-on help making ugali, chapati, pilau, and curries. Transport to and from the market, food, fruit, soda, and water are included.

“Eve is a very pleasant lady and she taught me lots about Kenyan culture”

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8.Explore Maasai Market for Unique Souvenirs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $10Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide, Eric or Erick, near Hilton Arcade on Mama Ngina Street for a two-hour walk through Nairobi’s craft shops and Maasai Market. Learn how to bargain, check quality, hear the meaning behind beadwork and carvings, and meet local makers. Bring cash and wear comfortable shoes.

“Het komen op plekken die je zelf niet gaat vinden. De markt verplaatst iedere dag behalve in het weekend. Één en al gezellige verkopers. Wel aanklampen maar met een lach en beleefd. Tourguide geeft feedback m.b.t. prijsstelling. Heel veel keuze en goed georganiseerd. Ook in een 'wholesale" winkel geweest. Echt spotgoedkoop!Kleine lokale winkeliers kopen daar ook hun spullen.”

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9.Local Market Tour and Traditional Meal Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Meet your English or Swahili-speaking guide at Westlands Square, shop for fresh food in a Nairobi market, and continue to a nearby apartment for a hands-on Kenyan cooking class. You may ride a matatu as part of the local transport experience. The small group is limited to six, and the meal can suit vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, and meat-eating diets.

“Amazing tour through market and private local cooking. Gladys was very professional in all things, means security, preparing meal, cooking and finally presenting. Highly recommended”

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