Kenya · HISTORICAL TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Nairobi: 15 historical tours that earn their slot, with what each costs and the one thing to know before booking.
Explore Nairobi’s landmarks, markets, food, Swahili, and KICC views on a friendly three-hour walking tour for $23.
“The tour was really nice! Our tourguide was Jacqueline and the tour was very informative! We learnt a lot and no questions left unanswered 😁 All in all a great experience”
Explore Nairobi on foot with a private guide, visiting Jeevanjee Gardens, City Market, Jamia Mosque, and KICC rooftop views.
“Tim was great. Very knowledgeable about the city and its history, and very friendly. He was able to answer any question I had with ease.”
Explore Nairobi’s landmarks, culture, markets, parks, and city views on a guided three-hour walking tour for $22 per person.
“We had two guides both were very knowledgeable and explained the history and culture of Kenya and Nairobi. The tour wasn’t rushed and we visited several places of interest, including buildings and parks. The tour was a good experience and well worth the money we paid.”
Review of Nairobi’s private cultural tour, with city sights, National Museum, Giraffe Centre, and Bomas of Kenya at $85.
“Our guide, Obed, was very knowledgeable about Nairobi and Kenyan history in general. He took extra time to be sure we had a full experience at each of the places we visited. I recommend him to anyone who wants to see Nairobi.”
Explore Nairobi’s museum, skyline, craft workshops, memorial park, and Bomas of Kenya on a full-day private cultural tour.
“7030 Kenya's culture and history in a day Review of Nairobi Cultural and Historical City Tour with a Local Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile I can totally recommend this tour. Kelvin was a fantastic guide. From the moment he contacted us to inforRead more”
Shop Nairobi’s best crafts, learn beadmaking at Kazuri, visit the Maasai Market, and explore the city with a private guide.
“Driver met with to determine what our shopping preference and then took us to stores that would be of our interest. Very friendly driver.”
Explore Nairobi’s history, markets, street culture, and skyline on a flexible three-hour tour with pickup, local tips, and KICC views.
“Wholly discredited company= don't deal with these morons Like all other tourists, I have a plan for limited time in Nairobi On arrival at a local airport from the Masai Mara - which has very limited internet/wifi connections, I get this clown sendinRead more”
Explore Nairobi’s Bomas of Kenya with a guide, traditional dances, village homes, acrobatics, hotel pickup, and practical value advice.
“We had a very good time. They have set up a walkway that has all the different tribes history and dwellings, the dancing in the the cultural center was awesome to see. They to thru the various areas of Kenya and the dances that are represented, they also included the audience which was fun to watch.”
Explore Nairobi on a private two-hour walk through Jeevanjee Gardens, City Market, Jamia Mosque, Nairobi Gallery, and KICC.
“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”
Walk Nairobi’s CBD with Allan, explore landmarks, markets, Swahili culture, coffee, and KICC views in a friendly three-hour tour.
“We enjoyed walking during this afternoon in the streets of Nairobi with Allan, he is very knowledgeable about the city and the country, many things to learn and discover with him. It was sort of spending an afternoon with a local friend.”
Explore Nairobi’s landmarks, markets, monuments, and KICC views on a friendly 2 to 3 hour private walking tour for $17.
“Mickael est un guide très sympathique qui m’a fait faire le tour des principaux monuments avec beaucoup de références historiques. C’est un petit tour pas très fatiguant qui permet de mieux cerner l’histoire de Nairobi, et d’expérimenter l’atmosphère du market city et de ses alentours.”
Explore Nairobi on foot with a local guide, visiting mosques, memorials, markets, Parliament, KICC, and key cultural sites for $25.
“Waited around an hour for another set of guests to arrive as they got stuck in traffic then we left without them anyway. Guide clearly was new and didn’t really enhance the experience just stated what certain buildings were. Only spoke to me as the female in such a small voice I could barely hear him so would have been an even worse experience had the other guests been there. My husband heard non of what was being said. The tour needs to stop taking you into the shop saying it’s the market where they all try to get you to buy something then try and guilt trip you into…”
Review of Nairobi’s 6-hour city and Kibera tour, including KICC, Uhuru Park, local guides, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Many Thanks to Isaiah and Collins, who both played a significant role in this amazing tour. What an experience! From the City walk to Kibera Slum they both kept me 100% engaged. I was especially touched with my visit to Kibera. What a humbRead more”
Review of Bomas of Kenya, with traditional dances, tribal homesteads, Nairobi pickup, pricing, renovation concerns, and booking advice.
“The actual tour of the homesteads and the show were enjoyable but we were told we were grossly overcharged essentially to be driven to the venue. Whereas we could have take an Uber and got the tickets directly from the venue. Furthermore, the guide from the venue was initially not aware that we had already paid for a tour guide via this tour company.”
Meet Kikuyu grandmothers near Nairobi, learn about family life and pig farming, share lunch, and support a small community-led program.
“One Horizon has established a great program to help women who’ve endured a great deal get back on their feet to try to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. The stories you’ll hear are compelling and listening to the ratiRead more”
Pick a park, a reef or a city morning.
