Kenya · FORT JESUS TOURS
The Portuguese built it in 1593 and it changed hands nine times. The 11 below pair the fort with the Old Town lanes, the tusks and the spice market, priced, with entry fees noted separately.
Explore Mombasa’s Old Town, spice market, fish market, and Fort Jesus with a private local guide on a flexible 2 to 4 hour walking tour.
“My tour guide awesome, patient,knowledgeable and completely. I would definitely recommend him on any Mombasa tour.”
Explore Mombasa’s Fort Jesus, Old Town, spice market, tusks, and Mamangina Beach on a guided four-hour city tour for $30.
“Highly recommend this tour. Albeit young, the guide - Juma, is very knowledgeable, takes well care of the group, friendly, charming and takes you through all the main highlights of Mombasa. Guide also provided us comfortable transport from hotel and back in Nyali and also paid for our tuk tuk rides between some stops in the city. Tour took around 4 hours. Honestly one of the best guides I had in my trips!”
Explore Fort Jesus, Mombasa Old Town, markets, temples, and elephant tusks with a French-English guide for $40.
“Omar was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and informative. He took us on a tour of the old town, discussing the history and current way of life there. Constantly greeted by locals who esteemed him, he’s a charming man.”
Review of Mombasa’s Fort Jesus, Old Town, and Spice Market walking tour, with practical details on guides, cost, timing, and what to expect.
“I met Bishamba tour guide at the Fort gate on time. She assisted me completing admission form. She was very knowledgeable about the fort. The tour went at a perfect pace. We proceeded to an excellent tour of the old town. So interesting. We visited artisans at work, different markets. I really appreciated all the sights, sounds, and people. Bishamba's knowledge of the trees and fruits ...exceptional.”
Explore Mombasa’s Fort Jesus, Old Town, markets, local cuisine and Haller Park on a private full-day tour with hotel pickup.
“Jimmy, our driver is a super⭐️. The most patient, kind and knowledgeable person J have ever interacted with. Fahmy, our city tour guide is in a class of his own. I highly recommend this team 💯”
Review of Mombasa’s private half-day tour with Fort Jesus, Old Town, Haller Park, markets, tusks, and Akamba carvings.
“We had a great experience with Humphrey and his driver ! He knows a lot about the city, also knows where to take you to make you feel at ease, and a very good guide ! We also had the opportunity to prepare and share a meal at his home with his wife and child, such a greRead more”
Explore Mombasa’s Fort Jesus, Old Town, local markets, and Haller Park on a private, flexible eight-hour tour.
“It was a good day trip. Both the driver and tour guide were accommodating. We stopped by a wood carving factory first. The products they made were lovely. Then we went to a Hindu temple. Next we stopped by the elephant tusks and the feRead more”
Review of Mombasa’s Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show, with 3D projections, candles, fireworks, price advice, and key booking cautions.
“Not sure if the light show is good or not. Took an Uber and arrived at the location only to discover that the show is seasonal and stopped for the season 1-2 months prior.”
Review of Mombasa's 8-hour city tour, with Fort Jesus, Old Town, Haller Park, giraffe feeding, lunch tips, and honest value advice.
“This is a great way to see Mombasa. we started with the tribe that does the wood carvings. We were able to see it start to finish. we then went the tusks. Our guide Mohammed was excellent explaining everything to us. Next to the Jesus fort were everything was explained. We went to the old town and the markets. The hustle and bustle gave you a true feel of the city. Off to lunch to a beautiful restaurant. Next stop was Haller Park. We had a guide explain everything about the park and all the animals in it. We were able to feed the giraffes! Then on to see the…”
Explore Mombasa Old Town, Fort Jesus, markets, and Mama Ngina Waterfront on a private three-hour cultural walking tour.
Explore Fort Jesus, Mombasa Old Town, spice markets, the famous tusks, and Akamba crafts on a private day trip from Diani Beach.
“There is some walking involved on uneven streets but nothing too strenuous. Just be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. It was so fascinating to learn the history of Fort Jesus. Our guide, Moses, was great at pointing out the different thiRead more”
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