Nairobi History and Modern Culture Walking Tour
Description
Enjoy an optional taste of Kenya with a fresh fruit salad or sampling of Nyama Choma (local roasted goat meat). Immerse yourself further by learning essential Swahili phrases from your guide, which you can practice while interacting with locals at the vibrant Nairobi City Market We’ll share "insider tricks" on how to negotiate the best deals for souvenirs and point out fixed prices local stores. To ensure you’re looking your best, we even include a complimentary shoe shine from a local vendor and a professional street-style photo captured by one of Nairobi’s talented urban photographers. We promote responsible and sustainable tourism by emphasizing photography etiquette, respecting local culture through mindful dressing and engaging kindly with the locals(not giving money). Our tours actively support the local economy by partnering with fruit vendors, shoe shiners, curio traders and street photographers. We believe in girl power! We have 3 out of 6 of our city guides as women.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Travelers learn the history of the garden and see current activities and events held there. They get to know the colonial names of the streets that surround the garden.
Travelers go through the 4 divisions of the market while learning about its history. They also get to buy some souvenir at the curio shops.
Travelers see the mosque and its activities.
Travelers see the historical structural uniqueness of the library, learn its history and its inclusion in the constitution.
This street is one of the main entrance into the city. travelers see the Askari monument and African war veterans memorial obelisk. They also see various banks, Forex bureaus and restaurants along the street
Being the oldest hotel in the city, travelers learn its history. They also see the stores along Kimathi street.
Dedan Kimathi being an iconic figure in Kenya's fight for independence, travelers learn his role in the Mau Mau movement. Travelers also see the Hilton hotel Nairobi.
Travelers see closely the 'Matatu' culture and the buzzing life of Nairobi.
Travelers take photos at the Jomo Kenyatta statue, go up to the helipad to have an aerial view of the City which includes attractions like the historical 'British' railway, Parliament buildings, Uhuru park grounds, Holy Family Basilica Catholic church and others.
It is here that travelers,learn the directions and distance of major cities in the world and finalize the tour walking towards Jevanjee gardens.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Kindly read through the tour description. Kindly note that a small charge agreeable between us and you will apply if you wish to be picked and dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or any other location outside our free pickup radius. If you book the tour a few hours or minutes to the start, text the company immediately. If booked for Sunday, note that the city is normally dull especially in the morning as it is empty and most shops closed. Sunday afternoon becomes lively as the youth come to do tiktok and instagram videos, cycling, skateboarding, photography, modeling, music videos e.t.c We might REQUEST AND PAY a cab/taxi for you to drop you at our meeting point. Sometimes picking or dropping everyone might be inconveniencing and might delay the tour as we have experienced before. Kindly understand this arrangement as it the most convenient way in some scenarios. Kindly be tolerant and considerate for others sharing the tour with you. Kindly do not take things personally as we come from different cultures. Respect and excuse people's opinions and views which are based on personal experience and are not necessarily the truth. However we do not encourage racism or discrimination.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels