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Historical City Walk Tour in Nairobi
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6 Ratings
Nairobi
Embark on a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a personal guide. Explore Jevangee Garden, a park gifted to and maintained by Kenya’s underprivileged, and City Market, where you can buy cultural souvenirs, apparel, and fresh produce. Additionally, visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center to enjoy sweeping views of Nairobi from its tower.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jeevanjee Gardens - Originally private property donated to the public by Abdulahi, Jeevanjee Gardens was established by A.M. Jeevanjee, an entrepreneur of Asian descent in Kenya. It is the only park in the city directly owned by the people, having been gifted to the residents of Nairobi as a place of rest. The park, once private property, is now held in trust for the people of Nairobi.
- City Market - This historic building, constructed in 1930 near the railway line that once ran along what is now Loita Street, served as Nairobi’s main retail outlet for cultural souvenirs, fruits, and vegetables before the railway was relocated in the 1940s.
- Jamia Mosque - Founded by Syed Maulana Abdullah Shah in 1902 in Nairobi’s Central Business District, Jamia Mosque is a significant center for Islamic practice in East and Central Africa. Built between 1925 and 1933, it became the focal point for Muslim religious organization during both the pre-independence and post-independence periods.
- Nairobi Gallery - Erected in 1913, the Nairobi Gallery was once a civil service building, affectionately known as ‘Hatches, Matches, and Dispatches’ due to the births, marriages, and deaths recorded there. Today, it functions as a museum and national monument. It is also the point ZERO of Kenya, from which all distances were measured. The site also features the resting place of The Right Honourable Mzee Jomo Kenyatta CGH.
- Kenyatta International Conference Center - This building offers a 360-degree view of Nairobi from its unique rooftop tower. Commissioned by Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya, in 1967, the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, or “KICC,” was one of the first buildings constructed after independence. It features a grand statue of Kenya’s first President and serves as a venue for showcasing products and services to the international community, offering a rich history and cultural experience.
What's Included
- Professional Guide
- Bottle of water
What's Not Included
- KICC entrance fee 5USD
- Nairobi gallary entrance fee 10USD
- Tea and coffee
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Location
Nation Centre
Kimathi Street
In front of nation media group House
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rita
Jul 14, 2024
Great way to see the Real Nairobi - Wonderful tour. Great overview of Nairobi. Guides were wonderful. Answered all’s of our questions and supplied us with some much interesting information
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Rita_h
Jul 14, 2024
Great initial introduction to Nairobi - The guides sharing their vast knowledge of Nairobi. I feel like we really got a great overview of the city and her people.
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53marciad
Jul 2, 2024
Great tour of the city - I had a great tour of the city and learned a lot about the culture with Alex. Not only is he knowledgeable but he’s a fun guy to be around. And as a solo traveler I felt very safe and at ease, which is super important!
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Rachel_l
Jun 30, 2024
Amazing tour guides - Alex and Michael were amazing tour guides. They were kind, friendly and so knowledgable of the Nairobi history. It was a lovely tour; I highly recommend using them as tour guides. They really made a great day for us!
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