Karibu Kitchens Nairobi Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

4.9 (11 reviews) Nairobi, Kenya
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Nairobi
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Nairobi’s best food isn’t found in restaurants designed for tourists, it’s in its street stalls, small eateries, and neighbourhood kitchens. This tour is built to take you straight to those places, cutting through the noise to show you how the city actually eats.

With 15+ tastings across multiple stops, you’ll experience everything from simple staples and street snacks to the core dishes that define Kenyan meals, including ugali, greens, grilled meats, and coconut-based cooking.

The experience takes place in central Nairobi, where the pace is busy and the food is constant. Visiting these spots with a knowledgeable local guide helps you navigate what to order, where to go, and why certain dishes matter.

This is a curated food experience designed to give you a practical, in-depth introduction to Nairobi’s authentic food culture.

What's included

  • Led by professional tastemaker guides
  • 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Nairobi food tour
  • Movable food feast with 7-8 stops around Nairobi
  • Bottled water included
  • Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Nairobi (private tour or 9+ guests possible)
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

What to expect

  1. Nairobi
    30m
    Nairobi food tour offers guests a culinary experience carefully curated food adventure, led by your team of Nairobi tastemakers.

    Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine, and the limitations of street food vendors and local eateries mean we cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour, so no-one is disappointed:

    ✘ Unsuitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or halal diets.
    ✔ No pork diets, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, mild tree nut / peanut allergies and no seafood diets are possible though some tastings do not have alternatives available and the menu would be more limited.
  2. Nairobi
    3h
    Explore Nairobi’s food culture on your daily 4-hour lunch tour through central neighbourhoods, with 15+ tastings from street vendors and family-run eateries. 

Don’t expect fine dining - this is a moveable feast built around the dishes beloved by locals.
    
You’ll begin with simple, comforting staples like uji (cassava porridge) and supu ya kuku served with spiced masala chai, before moving into the core of Kenyan cooking. Along the way, try ugali with greens like sukuma wiki and osuga, fish in coconut sauce, and popular street foods like crispy viazi karai and beef sambusa.

    There are heartier stops too, including goat nyama choma barbecue and slow-cooked dishes served with rice and broth. You’ll also sample seasonal fruits and local sweets to finish. This tour offers a crash course in the Nairobi’s authentic food scene through the eyes of a local tastemaker guide.
  3. Nairobi
    30m
    The tour concludes after 3.5-4 hours. You'll leave not only full, but with a much deeper understanding of Nairobi’s food culture and the confidence to continue eating your way through Kenya.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point at the Nairobi Stone, a monument also called the Galton-Fenzi Memorial, is accessible by taxi from most of the city's central hotels, while travelling on foot is possible from hotels in the Central Business District.

End point

The tour concludes at the last stop on the tour, also located in the Central Business District. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Your guide can help you to find transport back to your accommodation if you wish.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.9 (11)
From
$55.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by A Chef's Tour · Booked through Viator
More activities in Nairobi
From
$55.00 per person
Check availability