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Nairobi Walking Tour: Jevangee Garden and City Market
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35 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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
- Professional Guide
- Bottle of water
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- KICC ROOF TOP
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- KICC ROOF TOP
Location
Nation Centre
Kimathi Street
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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(35 Ratings)
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Marzia_r
Oct 1, 2025
A good start for visiting Nairobi - Very nice and professional person, Micheal shows me many interesting places and he knows a lot about the history and the town. Thank you very much!!
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Davidce5125bx
Sep 14, 2025
Great exposure to the heart of Nairobi - Great experience to walk through the heart of Nairobi with an experienced guide. Michael did a great job showing us several key sites and sharing historical context. Ending at the top of the KICC tower was a great way to put the sights into context, and appreciate the beautiful setting of this vibrant city.
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Susanma8257qy
Sep 13, 2025
Walking Tour experience - Michael was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the town. He showed us around and then took us to a building with an incredible aerial view of the city. And, most importantly, he helped us cross roads safely. Lots of walking obviously.
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Alariv63
Sep 12, 2025
A great day in Nairobi - Despite our long journey to Nairobi, our tour guide Michael managed to keep us very interested and awake. Very knowledgeable of the history and the story behind each location we visited. Definitely recommending this tour if you have a day in the city and request for Michael, a very lovely chap and great tour guide
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Katie_c
Sep 7, 2025
Lovely Tour - We really enjoyed our tour with Michael and Lenny. I appreciated the things they showed us and pointed out. Some of them I would have never found on my own. One of the things we did which really stuck with me and was a highlight of my trip personally, was a vendor he took us to with antique masks from all over Africa. The man was able to tell us the region and history of each mask and I could have stayed there all day. I bought a few to take home and I will treasure them forever.
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Gail_b
Sep 2, 2025
Great tour - Great way to see the city learned alot about the history and culture our guide Michael was very helpful you also get a chance to shop in market
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Ewan
Aug 7, 2025
Definitely recommend! - e had an incredible experience exploring the centre of Nairobi with our guide, Michael. Navigating the city during rush hour was fascinating, and it was amazing to see Nairobi so up close and alive.
Michael was outstanding—he spoke excellent English and answered all our many questions with patience and insight. He was not only knowledgeable but also exceptionally friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even more enjoyable. He even gave us time to browse and buy some souvenirs at our own pace.
Throughout the tour, we felt completely safe, relaxed, and well looked after. Michael also shared some really interesting facts about the city that gave us a deeper appreciation of Nairobi’s culture and energy.
I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get a feel for the real Nairobi and connect with its people.
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Culture65986068751
Aug 2, 2025
Nairobi walking tour - We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Michael. He shared alot of the history of Nairobi and its people and answered any questions we asked. He was knowlegeable and interesting and very easy to understand and talk to. He met us where our transport dropped us off, and was able to point out a restaurant for dinner and guide us on transport to our hotel. Thankyou Michael.
Linda (Australia)
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Thedocisin
Jul 26, 2025
Great walking tour of downtown Nairobi! - Michael gave an intellectual, historical, and entertaining tour. While we all think we know about the colonial history of Sub Saharan Africa, the details and knowledge this young man has is phenomenal! And it wasn't just history, he also talked about modern Nairobi and the political situation, very timely. But we also had fun with the party busses that dot the city and let me see inside one. Super cool tour!
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Mkabradley
Jul 30, 2025
Great info! - Michael was super informative! Took us all around the city and gave us a ton of facts about Nairobi and Kenya! Definitely recommend!
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