Historical Walking Tour in Nairobi City

Nairobi, Kenya
Duration3h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

A guided city tour takes you to some of the most distinct attractions with a skilled and experienced guide that not only ensures your safety, but also efficiently navigates the high traffic roads, allowing you to enjoy all that Nairobi has to offer.
Pass by Jevanjee Garden and City Market, where you can purchase cultural souvenirs, clothing, and fresh food.
Visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center for a chance to see panoramic views of Nairobi from its tower including the newly built expressway. Later finish with Kenya National Archives.
Guided walking tour of Nairobi helps you learn about the history of the city.

You can later have lunch at a local restaurant for local cuisines.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Professional art historian guide
  • All fees
  • Anything else not included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Nairobi Railway Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Nairobi Railway Museum is located at the northwest end of Nairobi Station, gives you insight into the historical and commercial significance. It features relics and records of the railways found in East Africa, such as a collection of steam locomotives, rolling stock, small exhibits, models and many other artifacts.

    The museums four sections are divided into a main gallery, museum resource center, auditorium and outdoor display area. The main gallery is where you will find company crests of the railways of East Africa, the most prominent being the Uganda Railways, Tanganyika Railways, Kenya Railways and East Africa Railways.
  2. National Archives
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    If you are a research enthusiast or just a truth seeker and lover of art, history and culture, the Kenya National Archives is a discerning local attraction in Nairobi to spend some time browsing the exhibits and perhaps even conducting some of your own research.
    It was created through an act of the Kenyan Parliament in 1965 with a mission to preserve significant public records and national documents, as well as a large collection of African arts, such as basketry, pottery, traditional weaponry, masks, ornamental art, sculptures, paintings, beadwork, textiles and photography.
    Some of the oldest and rarest documents at the archive are the 17th century records, reports and diaries of the Church Missionary Society.
  3. Kenyatta International Conference Center
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Kenyatta International Convention Centre is an icon and landmark due to its architectural and impressive structure standing at 105 meters tall. It is named after the first president of the republic of Kenya.
    Kenyatta International Convention Centre is located at the heart of the central business district of capital city Nairobi, it boasts of its proximity and easy accessibility to and from all major five-star hotels, most of which are ten minutes’ walk and five minutes away by car.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If you're being picked up from a hotel, your driver guide will meet you in the lobby. For airport pickups, your driver will have a sign with your name on it.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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