Private Walking Tour in Old Town

5.0 (2 reviews) Mombasa, Kenya
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This tour will ensure the safety of our guests with extensive knowledge of the area and a vigilant approach to safeguarding our tourists, where you can explore with peace of mind. This tour offers a unique historical perspective, weaving together the stories of ancient civilizations, colonial influences, and modern developments. An interactive and engaging style of guiding fosters memorable connections between me, my guests, and the locals I explore, transforming each tour into a dynamic, personalized journey of discovery. This multifaceted approach, rooted in Swahili tradition, makes our tour guiding a truly exceptional and unforgettable experience for all who join.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Restroom on board

What to expect

  1. Fort Jesus Museum
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    A brief history of Fort Jesus is that it was built in 1593 to the design of Giovanni Battista. it also includes the Portuguese and the Arab colonial time
  2. 15m · Admission ticket included
    I will accompany tourist to the oldest port in east Africa which was invented in the 12th century and explain to them how the Arabs and Indians use to do trade in east Africa at the other colonial government
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    On my walking tour, we will enter the oldest market in Mombasa where we will lean more about the history of the building and the Swahili cultural spices and traditon.it was built in 1914 and officially opened by sir henry mackinnon.it was positioned to serve Asians and Europeans in the old town.
  4. 15m
    The street was renamed after sir Mubarak hinawyan influential figure in pre independence coastal rulership hinawy was the first governor of Mombasa in 1937
  5. 15m
    We will pass by Ndia Kuu road which has a rich history of old town and it housed the first police station in the area
  6. 10m · Admission ticket included
    As we pass by, we shall pass the oldest post office which was opened in 1899 to enable the Indians to send their money back home

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Let's meet at the main entrance of the Old Port.

End point

Let's meet at the main entrance of the Old Port.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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