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Private Walking Tour in Old Town
Mombasa, Kenya
$45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Private Walking Tour in Old Town offers a deep dive into the rich history and culture of Mombasa. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you’ll gain insights into ancient civilizations and colonial influences while enjoying a personalized experience.
- 🕌 Visit Fort Jesus Museum, built in 1593, to learn about its fascinating history, including the Portuguese and Arab colonial periods.
- 🌊 Discover the oldest port in East Africa, established in the 12th century, and hear stories of trade between Arabs and Indians during colonial times.
- 🛍️ Explore Mombasa's oldest market, opened in 1914, where you’ll learn about local spices and the building's significance in Swahili culture.
- 🏛️ Walk along the street named after Sir Mubarak Hinawy, the first governor of Mombasa, and uncover his impact on pre-independence coastal rulership.
- 🚓 Pass by Ndia Kuu Road, a historic site that once housed the area's first police station, enriching your understanding of Old Town's past.
- 📮 Spot the oldest post office, established in 1899, which served the Indian community and facilitated their remittances back home.
- 💧 Enjoy complimentary bottled water to keep you refreshed throughout your 2-hour tour.
- 🚻 Restroom facilities are conveniently available on board for your comfort during the tour.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy the rich history and culture of Mombasa.
- 👶 Infants and small children can comfortably join in a pram or stroller, making this tour family-friendly.
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Private Walking Tour in Old Town
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Bottled water
- Restroom on board
Meeting point
Let's meet at the main entrance of the Old Port.
Return details
Let's meet at the main entrance of the Old Port.
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Fort Jesus MuseumA brief history of Fort Jesus is that it was built in 1593 to the design of Giovanni Battista. it also includes the Portuguese and the Arab colonial time
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I will accompany tourist to the oldest port in east Africa which was invented in the 12th century and explain to them how the Arabs and Indians use to do trade in east Africa at the other colonial government
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On my walking tour, we will enter the oldest market in Mombasa where we will lean more about the history of the building and the Swahili cultural spices and traditon.it was built in 1914 and officially opened by sir henry mackinnon.it was positioned to serve Asians and Europeans in the old town.
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The street was renamed after sir Mubarak hinawyan influential figure in pre independence coastal rulership hinawy was the first governor of Mombasa in 1937
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We will pass by Ndia Kuu road which has a rich history of old town and it housed the first police station in the area
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As we pass by, we shall pass the oldest post office which was opened in 1899 to enable the Indians to send their money back home
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Private Walking Tour in Old Town
Mombasa, Kenya
$45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!