Category Historical Tours

Kenya · HISTORICAL TOURS

The 15 Best Historical Tours in Kenya

18 reviewed

Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour - Meeting at CJs on Koinange Street: the start that sets the tone

1.Nairobi: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 703 reviews · 3 hours · from $23Our pick

3-hour Nairobi CBD walking tour with hotel pickup option, fruit salad tasting, Swahili lessons, market shopping tips, and KICC rooftop views.

“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.”

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Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour

Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour - Jamia Mosque on Banda Street, founded in 1902 and built 1925 to 1933

2.Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $35Top rated

Walk Nairobi’s core with a private art historian guide, from Jevangee Garden and Jamia Mosque to City Market and KCC rooftop views.

“Timothy was my excellent guide! He was kind, personable and well informed. I’ve always thought walking is a great way to see a city and I learned so much!”

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Nairobi Walking tour:Explore History Culture and Traditions

Nairobi Walking tour:Explore History Culture and Traditions - The quick safety briefing that sets the pace

Full Day Nairobi Cultural and Historical Tour

Full Day Nairobi Cultural and Historical Tour - Nairobi National Museum: Artifacts Plus Bird Time

Nairobi Cultural and Historical City Tour with a Local

Nairobi Cultural and Historical City Tour with a Local - Nairobi National Museum: Ahmed, culture halls, and oddball wonders

5.Nairobi Cultural and Historical City Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $95

Nairobi in one day, from Ahmed the elephant at the museum to Bomas dance shows, with a local guide, hotel pickup, and included entry tickets.

“Nice way to get introduced to Nairobi. The views from the convention center are definitely worth it. Great panoramic view of the city. The bead factory was interesting and the Bomas were a grrat introduction to Kenyan cultural dancing. My guide Faith was very sweet. She was ponctual and very helpful.”

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Nairobi souvenir Shopping and Historical Half day Tour

Nairobi souvenir Shopping and Historical Half day Tour - Stop 1: Kazuri Beads Factory and the clay-to-craft story

Nairobi History and Modern Culture 3 Hours Tour

Nairobi History and Modern Culture 3 Hours Tour - Price and logistics: what you actually get for $30

7.Nairobi History and Modern Culture 3 Hours Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $30

3-hour intro to Nairobi with Jamia Mosque, City Market curio shopping, and KICC rooftop panoramas, includes pickup, water, and a photo.

“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”

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Half-Day Cultural Tour to Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi

Half-Day Cultural Tour to Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi - Your guided walk: mud huts, homesteads, and the reason to book a guide

8.Half-Day Cultural Tour to Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $95

Nairobi half-day trip to Bomas of Kenya, with a guided walk through village-style huts and a live show of dance, music, and acrobatics.

“Great show, especially the acrobats at the end. How do they do those things? And the walk through the villages with the guide was super interesting. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Nairobi.”

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Historical City Walk Tour in Nairobi

Historical City Walk Tour in Nairobi - Jeevanjee Gardens: A Park Donated to the People

9.Historical City Walk Tour in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $29

A 2-hour Nairobi walking tour with a private guide, Jevanjee Gardens, City Market, Jamia Mosque, Nairobi Gallery, and KICC tower views.

“Alex and Michael were amazing tour guides. They were kind, friendly and so knowledgable of the Nairobi history. It was a lovely tour; I highly recommend using them as tour guides. They really made a great day for us!”

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Nairobi City: Walking tour with Lifestyle and History.

Nairobi City: Walking tour with Lifestyle and History. - Meeting at CJ’s, Then a Safety Brief That Sets the Tone

Nairobi city walking and historical tour

Nairobi city walking and historical tour - Meeting up, getting your bearings, and the “no hotel pickup” reality

11.Nairobi city walking and historical tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $17Best value

A 2 to 3 hour Nairobi CBD walking tour with City Market shopping, war memorials, archives, and KICC skyline views.

“I really enjoyed the guided tour of Nairobi. It was great to see the main market area and experience the local atmosphere.”

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Nairobi City;Culture and Historical guided tour

Nairobi City;Culture and Historical guided tour - Meet-Up, Timing, and What the 15-Minute Safety Briefing Sets Up

12.Nairobi City;Culture and Historical guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · 2h 30m · from $25

A 150-minute guided walk through central Nairobi’s landmarks, mosques, parliament, and markets, with Swahili tips and photo stops 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…”

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6-hour Historic Nairobi city Tour and Kibera slums

6-hour Historic Nairobi city Tour and Kibera slums - Uhuru Park and memorial stops: powerful places need good pacing

13.6-hour Historic Nairobi city Tour and Kibera slums

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $85

A 6-hour Nairobi city walk and Kibera slums visit with local guides, iconic landmarks, and a school stop for real perspective.

“Kelvin showed me all the places in the city of Nairobi and told me about his city and country. It was a very nice tour and I got to know the city better. Afterwards Collin showed me Kibera and explained the work they are doing there, work of great importance! Thanks to both I had an excellent time!”

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Bomas of Kenya Cultural tour

Bomas of Kenya Cultural tour - The traditional dance show: the part most people remember

14.Bomas of Kenya Cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

A 3-hour Nairobi cultural stop at Bomas of Kenya, built around traditional dances, homesteads, and a family-friendly village setup.

“The Bomas experience was not as advertised in that Bomas is under reconstruction so was not available. We were only informed of this fact 3 hours before we were due to be picked up so we paid full price only to see the traditional dancing . The dancers were terrific in a show lasting one hour . We spent 2hours 30 minutes in the transport there and back for the 1 hour show !!! My advice to anyone looking to book is DONT; check on google if the venue has reopened first before you pay the full amount. I’m sure we won’t be offered a reduction for our 82 euros…”

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Go Granny Go – An Amazing Cultural Tour in Kenya

Go Granny Go - An Amazing Cultural Tour in Kenya - Community leaders and family carers: what you actually learn

15.Go Granny Go – An Amazing Cultural Tour in Kenya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $265

Meet Kikuyu grandmothers in a Nairobi-area village, learn about community leadership and pig farming, and share lunch and tea.

“Meeting ladies and their families was a humbling experience and a beautiful one that was as much a highlight as seeing the wildlife for the first time. The manager for this organization and his assistant (forgive me I don’t recall exact titles & naRead more”

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