Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa

4.9 (29 reviews) Mombasa, Kenya
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Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

You will discover more about Mombasa especially when exploring with me in Fort Jesus, Old Town and the Spice Market.

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MOMBASA TOUR BY TUK TUK

City Tour: We visits the following places
1. Fort Jesus Museum
2. OLD Town
3. Spice Market
4. Elephant Tusks
5. Mama ngina Waterfront.
Duration: 4 hours
Water and Sugar cane juice: A small bottle of water Is offered before we start our tour and in the middle of the tour we shall stop for a sugarcane juice
Fort Jesus To Mama Ngina.: Starting point is Fort Jesus and the end point is Mama ngina Water Front.
Tuk tuk: We shall use tuktuk to access other areas. From the market to the elephants Tusks and to Mama Ngina. Others is just walking.

GREAT MOMBASA STREET FOOD TOUR

Tasting the streets food: We shall walk around Mombasa city to try our sweet and tasty delicacies and fresh juices/natural fruits.
Duration: 4 hours
Tasting Swahili Snacks and dri: We shall walk around as we taste viazi karai, vitumbua, mahamri, bhajia, sugar cane juice, Achari, Mabuyu Kahawa tamu(coffee)
Mombasa Island/Old Town: We shall walk the streets of Mombasa Island and Old Town as we explore the best points for street foods.
Tuk tuk: Its a walking but we shall take a tuk tuk to explore the points that are a bit far and this as part of the experience.

Fort Jesus Museum Walking Tour in Mombasa

What's included

  • Licenced tour guide
  • Resident & Non East Africans Admission Fee for Adult, Youth and Senior $9
  • Resident & Non East Africans Admission Fee for Children below 16 years $6
  • Non-resident Admission Fee for Adult, Youth and Senior $17
  • Non-resident Admission Fee for Children below 16 years $8

What to expect

  1. Fort Jesus Museum
    4h · Admission ticket not included
    This is a World Heritage site that reminds us of the history of Renaissance period. It tells the history of the Portuguese, the Arabs and the British era back in the 15th Century.

    MOMBASA OLD TOWN.
    In Old Town village, You will venture into the Swahili Culture and the Arab's architectural designs of the wood carvings doors and balconies that shows the influence of the Arabs back in the 16th Century.

    MACKINNON MARKET.
    The narrow streets of Old Town leading all the way to the mackinnon market;famously known for the natural spices. The market was built for slave trade by the British in 1914.11

    THE CURIO SHOPS.
    When visiting the Old Town, you'll see so many curio or gifts shops where you can buy souvenirs.

    THE ELEPHANTS TASKS.
    You will also see the famous landmark of Mombasa that's known as the Elephants Tusks or commonly known as Pembe za Ndovu that's reminds us of the visit of Queen Elizabeth. They are located at the heart of Mombasa city along the Moi Avenue road.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet me Outside Fort Jedus Museum at the parking area and I usually wear Abaya(black in colour), hijjab(headscarf), Safari boots and a Ciondo.

End point

Meet me Outside Fort Jedus Museum at the parking area and I usually wear Abaya(black in colour), hijjab(headscarf), Safari boots and a Ciondo.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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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