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Historical Private Tour of Nairobi City

Location Nairobi, Kenya
$35.35
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Overview

Nairobi's vibrant streets come alive on this engaging walking tour, where history and culture intertwine. Immerse yourself in the local atmosphere as you connect with the city's rich heritage and its friendly residents.

  • 🏷️ Private Historical Tour of Nairobi City: Enjoy a personalized experience with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide who will share fascinating stories and insights about the city.
  • 🌆 Visit the City Market, a lively hub once known for boxing tournaments, now bustling with vendors offering meat, flowers, and cultural jewelry.
  • 📸 Capture the charm of the tallest building in the city, which has a rich history as a colonial government issuance center for identity cards.
  • 📚 Explore the library funded by Lady McMillan and the U.S. Carnegie Foundation, established in 1931, where you can take photos and step inside to admire its architecture.
  • 🏨 Discover the oldest hotel in Nairobi, famous for hosting Princess Elizabeth during her safari in 1952, and snap pictures of its historical facade.
  • 🚌 Observe the bustling activity at a busy bus stop, where local touts engage with customers, providing a glimpse into everyday life.
  • 🏢 Marvel at the Kenyatta International Conference Center, opened in 1973, and take the elevator to the rooftop for stunning views of the city skyline.
  • 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided throughout the tour.
  • 🌍 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point.

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Historical Private Tour of Nairobi City
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Ksh 500 admission per person at the KICC payable by card or mobile money.

Meeting point
At the entrance of Jeevanjee Gardens along Monrovia street
Return details
This tour ends at the top of the KICC, after having an aeriel view of the city.

  • City Market
    The building was once used for boxing tournaments. Today, it is serves as a market centre for meat, flowers, cultural jewellery and open restaurant 'kibanda' to enjoy a delicious meal. One can take pictures of the attraction site.
  • This used to be the tallest building in the City. It served as a warehouse used by coolies right next to the Uganda railway line. It was repurposed to be a colonial Govt issuance centre of identity cards (kipande) to the natives who worked in Nairobi. One can take pictures of the attraction site. (pass by)
  • The library was funded by Lady Mcmillan in conjunction with the U.S Carnegie Foundation and opened in 1931, in honor of Lord William Northrop Mcmillan. One can take pictures of the attraction site and enter the library to have a look at it.
  • Opened in 1902, this is the oldest hotel in the city. It is an iconic hotel because the then princess Elizabeth visited on her safari to the Treetops hotel in 1952.
  • This is a busy bus stop One can take pictures of the attraction site and also observe how the touts engage the customers to board the bus. (pass by)
  • Kenyatta International Conference Center
    It was opened in 1973 by the first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. It serves as an office complex, conference halls and exhibition centre. One can take pictures of the attraction site, take the elevator and some sets of stairs to get to the rooftop to enjoy the view of the city. This will be the final part of the tour.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The duration of the tour includes walking time
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Historical Private Tour of Nairobi City

    Location Nairobi, Kenya
    $35.35
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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