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Nairobi Walking Tour: Jevangee Garden and City Market
4.9
24 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)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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
4.9
(24 Ratings)
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Carlosd20
Jul 18, 2025
Excellent! - The Tour by Alex was exceptional.I learned a lot about the history of Nairobi.A great walking Tour.Alex answered all of my questions and even took Us shopping in the main Market.Thanks Alex.
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V8874zbnorag
Jul 17, 2025
- Michael was great! He was at our meet up spot early, took us all around the city. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions even going over the allotted time for the tour. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to see Nairobi and learn about the history of the city.
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Melissarl2047vi
Jul 8, 2025
Walk the City, Learn Some History - This was a fun and informative walk around the city, including historical information about many of the buildings and capped by going to the top of the Kinyatta Center for the amazing view.
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Stefanie_h
Jun 17, 2025
City Tour Nairobi - I had a really great experience with Michael. Nice tour and I learned many things about Nairobi.
He guides you through the Central District of Nairobi and shows you all places you have to see there.
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Williams2351
Jun 16, 2025
Wonderful - Alex is a great guide, with knowledge of the city and the local cultures. He even gave us a tip on how to book future Masai Mara National Park trip for an actual time to view the great migration. We will book Alex next time we come to Kenya, specifically for the Masai Mara National Park trip. Thank you, Alex!
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Wolfg431
Jun 15, 2025
Alex was a good choice for our walking tour - First-class escort through Nairobi! We (seniors) were alone with Alex 2 hours walk in the heart of the city through interesting, typical markets, at worth seeing buildings etc. He warned us in danger spots and made us feel safe. Overall a successful morning!
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Simonemq8856cu
Jun 1, 2025
Amazing tour - Apart from the amazing views, the professionalism innovation and pleasant personality of Michael guaranteed the most excellent experience.
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Roving23957206956
Feb 24, 2025
A must for first time visitors!! - Michael was very informative and attentive to our interests during the tour. Importantly, he was excellent at communicating and easy to deal with! Prompt, helpful and courteous throughout!! He gave an excellent introduction to this wonderful city for first timers! Thank you Michael for a lovely afternoon!!
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Neil_k
Feb 10, 2025
Nairobi & Kenya Crash Course. - Michael was a superb guide for our 2 hour city tour. His knowledge of the city and Kenyan history is outstanding and we learned so much in such a short period of time.
Doing the tour on Sunday was also a great decision because the auto and pedestrian traffic was minimal and provided for a relaxing experience as well.
Highly recommend Michael as your tour guide for his knowledge and very accommodating demeanor.
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Emilyb617
Jan 30, 2025
A very nice learning experience! - Mike was very knowledgeable and helpful! I had a great time on the tour even though it was a rainy day in Nairobi. So great to learn so much about Kenya!
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