Historical Private Tour of Nairobi City

5.0 (5 reviews) Nairobi, Kenya
Duration2h - 3h
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

Book with us for a fun-filled, informative walking tour. Experience the different parts of the city and get to learn it's history.

Get to learn some street slang and local greetings which can go along way with interacting with fellow locals in your stay at the city.

Engage with your tour guide about what you already know and what you may have heard about the city and get to learn together.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Ksh 500 admission per person at the KICC payable by card or mobile money.
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. City Market
    10m
    The building was once used for boxing tournaments.

    Today, it is serves as a market centre for meat, flowers, cultural jewellery and open restaurant 'kibanda' to enjoy a delicious meal.

    One can take pictures of the attraction site.
  2. Pass by
    This used to be the tallest building in the City.

    It served as a warehouse used by coolies right next to the Uganda railway line.

    It was repurposed to be a colonial Govt issuance centre of identity cards (kipande) to the natives who worked in Nairobi.

    One can take pictures of the attraction site.
  3. 10m
    The library was funded by Lady Mcmillan in conjunction with the U.S Carnegie Foundation and opened in 1931, in honor of Lord William Northrop Mcmillan.

    One can take pictures of the attraction site and enter the library to have a look at it.
  4. 5m
    Opened in 1902, this is the oldest hotel in the city.
    It is an iconic hotel because the then princess Elizabeth visited on her safari to the Treetops hotel in 1952.
  5. Pass by
    This is a busy bus stop

    One can take pictures of the attraction site and also observe how the touts engage the customers to board the bus.
  6. Kenyatta International Conference Center
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    It was opened in 1973 by the first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.

    It serves as an office complex, conference halls and exhibition centre.

    One can take pictures of the attraction site, take the elevator and some sets of stairs to get to the rooftop to enjoy the view of the city.

    This will be the final part of the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the entrance of Jeevanjee Gardens along Monrovia street

End point

This tour ends at the top of the KICC, after having an aeriel view of the city.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The duration of the tour includes walking time

Cancellation policy

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

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