Kenya · WALKING TOURS IN NAIROBI
The cheapest good day in Kenya is on foot in central Nairobi with somebody who knows it. These 15 walks cover the colonial-era core, the markets, the modern city and the food, and they run from about twenty dollars.
A 3-hour Nairobi CBD walk with market time, Swahili phrases, fruit salad, and KICC rooftop views. Hotel pickup optional for $23.
“it was great to learn something about the city and its history. Jackie was very patient and knew the answers to all the questions we had. She didn't rush us, and I'm really grateful because I could finally take some pictures without any stress or rush.”
Walk Nairobi’s CBD with a private guide, from Jevanjee Gardens and City Market to Jamia Mosque and the KCC rooftop views.
“We had an enjoyable afternoon (2.5 hours) guided by Michael. He knows a lot of history about Nairobi and Kenya and showed us many interesting buildings and places in the city. I would recommend this tour.”
Walk Nairobi’s CBD with a local guide, from Maasai Market and City Market to Parliament and KICC. Pickup included, 150 minutes.
“William and David were brilliant. Very friendly, funny informative and kind. I really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend to others. I felt very safe the whole time with them. The added bonus is they arrange your transport to get there so you don't have to wait for a tour guide to turn up. I booked on the day as they responded so fast, really brilliant service.”
5-hour Nairobi city walk with Uhuru Park, parliament sights, August 7 Memorial, national archives and a traditional lunch for $45.
“Clinton took myself and a few others in the group all over Nairobi. Pros: - He shared several facts about the city, making the capital seem a lot more interesting than it was - Matatu/bus ride was cool Cons: - Terrible lunch place, it's not even Kenyan, it's Somali - Clinton couldn't even recommend a dish from the menu, I had to drag the waiter myself to do it...”
3-hour Nairobi downtown walk from Jevanjee Gardens to KICC rooftop, with City Market street food, archives stops, and Swahili lessons.
“I enjoyed the tour very much. We started the tour at the Jevanjee Gardens walked through the city markets, library, central bank, historical buildings etc and ended at the top of the KICC building. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly too. He showed me the city of Nairobi and the country of Kenya from a historical perspective and answered all my questions really well. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Kenya.”
Day trip from Nairobi to Hell's Gate by bicycle, boat to Lake Naivasha, then a Crescent Island walk for hippos and birds.
“I had the most amazing experience visiting Hell’s Gate and Crescent Island! The landscapes were absolutely breathtaking, and being able to walk among the wildlife was truly unforgettable. The combination of adventure, nature, anRead more”
Walk Kenya’s Karura Forest with Ishmael Nzioka, spot wildlife and Mau Mau caves, see Karura Falls, then try a treetop canopy walk.
“Ishmael is quite knowledgeable and gave excellent commentary on the flora, the birds and animals. He mixed in history, culture and. archeological discoveries. He is also a very enthusiastic and engaging person. Highly recommended!”
Nairobi CBD walk with a local guide, Parliament and Uhuru Park, Gikomba and Matatu culture. 150 min, from $27.
“In addition to the pleasant walk around the city, the guide told important aspects of the history, culture and current affairs of Nairobi which was much appreciated.”
A 2-hour private Nairobi walk with a local guide, visiting Jeevanjee Gardens, City Market, Jamia Mosque, Nairobi Gallery, and KICC views.
“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 anRead more”
3-hour walking tour of Nairobi CBD with Allan: landmarks, Swahili, markets, and Kenya coffee at Java House. $35.
“Great tour! I highly recommend Allan as a guide – he has a wealth of information about what we were seeing and the history behind the buildings and parks. He’s also really friendly, very personable, as well as accommodating to my interests and schedule. I had never been to Africa before, so everything was new to me and the tour was a great introduction and overview of Kenya’s history and Swahili culture. I was also very interested in hearing his own family’s history and personal experiences. As a bonus, it ended up being a private tour with no additional charge! Also CJs is a great place to have some coffee…”
Nairobi city walking tour with KICC rooftop views, independence monuments, 1998 US embassy memorial, and Maasai Market shopping, small group.
“Very nice walking tour, Calvince is very knowledgeable guide and shares a lot of interesting information about Kenyan history. Going to the market is not such a pleasant experience if you are not a fan of intrusive salesmen and bargaining. Better places for your souvenirs and gifts are Langata Link and Spinners Web, also nice for a good coffee and lunch.”
Walk central Nairobi in 2h40 with bilingual John, 12 landmarks, mostly free entry, Maasai craft markets, and an optional rooftop view.
“Very interesting trip with valuable information. The guide was open to questions and willing to explain various issues.”
Karura Forest walk through waterfalls, caves, lily lake and monkey country, guided in English or Swahili for $40 in Nairobi.
“Had a great tour with Allan, great conversationalist, very knowledgeable and a great story teller would recommend to anyone”
Walk Nairobi’s CBD with a local guide, City Market shopping, war monuments, and KICC skyline views for $17.
“thanks Michael for the fascinating tour ,I gained a whole appreciation for nairobi !he was incredibly knowledgeable dropping cool historical facts about each an every corner we turned.i highly recommend this tour to anyone vising nairobi ..”
Nairobi Safari Walk is a half-day, city-based wildlife experience in Nairobi National Park, with hotel pickup and a guide on an elevated boardwalk.
“I have given this 4 stars because the guide was very knowledgable and enthusiastic about conservation, but the organisation of this trip was very poor. My driver had no idea that I had booked a guided tour and just wanted to drop me Read more”
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