Nairobi Historical City Tour

5.0 (3 reviews) Nairobi, Kenya
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This is our special tour that adds a historical touch to Nairobi's walking tours. It gives you an opportunity to view Nairobi in a different perspective.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

  1. National Archives
    30m · Admission ticket included
    This is a great storage point for important information about Kenya.
  2. Tom Mboya Statue
    Pass by
    This is a statue of one of Kenya's greatest politician that was murdered along the opposite street that was named after him.
  3. Nairobi Gallery
    30m · Admission ticket included
    , located at the intersection between Uhuru Highway and Kenyatta Avenue. Built in 1913, this was the Old PC’s office building fondly referred to as ‘Hatches, Matches and Dispatches’ because of the births, marriages and deaths that were recorded here. Today, the building is a national monument and serves as a museum holding temporary art exhibitions. Before you get here,you will see varios attractions such as Dedan Kimathi Satue, Statues on Kenyatta avenue and the Galton Fenzi Memorial.
  4. Uhuru Park Nairobi
    Pass by
    The main attraction here is the Freedom Corner, which was set up as a memorial to the struggles of Nobel Laurrete Professor Wangari Maathai and other women went through in a fight to protect the park from the construction of high rise buildings.
  5. August 7th Memorial Park
    30m · Admission ticket included
    This is the site of the bomb blast that took place on the 7th of August 1998. This attacked left a great mark in the Kenyan history. On the way, you will see parliament, the KICC and other important buildings in Nairobi.
  6. Nairobi Railway Museum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This is where old steam locomotives are exhibited, including the one from which Superintendent John Lyall was taken from by a man-eating lion in Tsavo in 1901.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins outside the City Walk Shoe Shop, Hilton located on City Hall Way, opposite Kencom bus station at the Simba Street-City Hall Way junction.

End point

The tour begins outside the City Walk Shoe Shop, Hilton located on City Hall Way, opposite Kencom bus station at the Simba Street-City Hall Way junction.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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