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Old Town Mombasa Tour: Explore Fort Jesus with a Local
4.9
366 Ratings
Mombasa
Humphrey, a Kenyan local with a 15-year tenure as a tour guide, offers an informative and personable tour through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus, showcasing breathtaking views accessible only to the residents and introduces you to the warm locals he’s been familiar with for many years.
Humphrey, a Kenyan local with a 15-year tenure as a tour guide, offers an informative and personable tour through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus, showcasing breathtaking views accessible only to the residents and introduces you to the warm locals he’s been familiar with for many years.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mombasa Tusks - We’ll take a picture with the Elephant Tusks in Mombasa. They are on Moi Avenue, and they were commissioned to commemorate a visit of Queen Elizabeth in 1952.
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Mombasa - We’ll stop at the Spice Market.
It’s the oldest market in Mombasa. It was built in 1914 by the British Colony. We get tourists from all around the world who…
- Mombasa Tusks - We’ll take a picture with the Elephant Tusks in Mombasa. They are on Moi Avenue, and they were commissioned to commemorate a visit of Queen Elizabeth in 1952.
- Mombasa - We’ll stop at the Spice Market.
It’s the oldest market in Mombasa. It was built in 1914 by the British Colony. We get tourists from all around the world who visit the market.
In it you’ll find all kinds of Spices - what will you try? Will it be cardamom, pepper, turmeric… or some new curry powders?
- Old Town - Our Walking Tour will wind through Old Town Mombasa, including the Fish Market, the Old Port, and the Hindu Temple, as well as stopping for handicrafts at Akamba Handicraft.
- Fort Jesus Museum - You’ll get an extensive guided tour through Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll visit the Fort Jesus Museum, walk through the fort while learning about the Portuguese, Oman Arabs, and British influences.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
- Entrance to Fort Jesus
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
- Entrance to Fort Jesus
Location
Fort Jesus Museum
Nkurumah Road
We will meet at the yellow Coffee Pot outside of Fort Mombasa.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(366 Ratings)
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Geoffcn
Oct 6, 2024
Fantastic tour with a wonderful guide. - What a wonderful tour we have just been on with Norman who could not have been more helpful or accommodating especially as I have some mobility issues. He was friendly, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. We toured Fort Jesus ar a leisurely pace hearing about its fascinating history. Yhen we went on a short walk through the interesting old town. Everything was done at our own pace and at mo point did we ever feel rushed. Finally it was off the the spice market and the Mombasa tusks. Norman ensured we were safe and wad more than happy to take photographs. Could not be faulted. Thank you Norman.
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613jocheng
Oct 3, 2024
Legendarily good city tour with Humphrey guide - We met Humphrey during the Mombasa visit directly at Fort Jesus, or he addressed us politely and non-intrusively and offered us (2 couples) his guide services on an ad hoc basis.
After the usual negotiations on site, we finally hired him and experienced an informative, as well as entertaining day with him. For a whole 4h he gave us historical details about the fort, the old town, as well as the individual eras in an understandable way. Recommendations for buying souvenirs (at Mama Sita's), Help center for finding the right Kenyan coffee, as well as the Recommendation of a joint conclusion at Café Jahazi at the end of the tour.
If you want to experience the tour in a way that is easy to understand and without hassle, Humphrey is in the best hands.
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Partyplan123
Oct 2, 2024
Great guide and very informative - My husband and I really enjoyed the walking tour with Humphrey. He was a great guide and very informative about the history of Fort Jesus as well as Old Town Mombasa. After Old Town, he took us to the market and then to the Lighthouse where my husband used to go as a child. We had freshly made cassava chips at a stall where three generations of a family had worked/were still working. We would recommend this tour.
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Sebastianmd8742ze
Sep 30, 2024
Knowledgeable, reliable, humorous - Mombasa couldn't be better explored - Humphrey is a polite, sovereign and knowledgeable guide. In a pleasant chatter tone, he conveys historical and current facts about the diverse life in Mombasa. At the same time, he has a good sense of the individual needs of his customers. Absolute Recommendation for an insightful yet safe tour of Mombasa's Old Town.
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908satyajeetd
Sep 24, 2024
Great experience of Fort Jesus and Old Town Mombasa - a walk down history lane! - Our group of 6 really enjoyed the walking tour with Humphrey. He is friend, accomodating and knowledgeable about the history of Fort Jesus as well as Old Town Mombasa. We highly recommend his tour. He explained everything in easy to understand language. After Old town he also took us to the market where we got some Lamu Halwa (a sweet dish like jelly infused with seeds and nuts) . He also took us to the Lighthouse where we enjoyed some coconut water and fresh fried cassava chips (if you have not tried that, you must!).
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Martin_s
Sep 18, 2024
Great tour in a busy city - Great tour. Highly recommended when you want to know more about the city and the related history. Also, very safe tour.
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Pamela_s
Sep 7, 2024
Excellent Tour! - Excellent tour!! We learned a lot, very interesting city and history. Guide was excellent! Would definitely recommend.
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Tour349021
Sep 6, 2024
Informative and a pleasant tour of Old Town Mombasa - Humphery Ndungu gave us a wonderful tour of the Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus. He was very knowledge and witty; answered all of our questions patiently and even took us to the light house and got us to enjoy what the locals do - drink tender coconut and eat fresh tapioca chips and enjoy the view of the ocean. Time well spent in Mombasa
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922michellek
Aug 31, 2024
Amazing history lessen in architecture! - So much history to learn...and Humphrey knows how to deliver! Architecture and people - past and present.
Humphrey has a kind heart and is an extremely informative guide...and knows how to frame a photo!
He loves what he does and it comes through. No way you'd be able to understand about the city's history in the same way alone. Wonderful way to explore Mombasa.
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Compass23206260615
Aug 26, 2024
Fort Jesus, Old town & spice market tour - A very informative, engaging and enlightening tour. A tour filled with laughs, new connections and the time to appreciate history. I would highly recommend this tour, this was my second time; first was a solo tour and then this recent one was with my family. Equally intriguing, felt like I was experiencing it a new.
+ Humphrey is a great photographer✨ Thank you Humphrey for the numerous of photos that captured an unforgettable experience 🙏🏾✨
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