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Old Town Mombasa Tour: Explore Fort Jesus with a Local
4.9
442 Ratings
Mombasa
Humphrey, a Kenyan local with a 15-year tenure as a tour guide, offers an informative and personable tour through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus, showcasing breathtaking views accessible only to the residents and introduces you to the warm locals he’s been familiar with for many years.
Humphrey, a Kenyan local with a 15-year tenure as a tour guide, offers an informative and personable tour through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus, showcasing breathtaking views accessible only to the residents and introduces you to the warm locals he’s been familiar with for many years.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mombasa Tusks - We’ll take a picture with the Elephant Tusks in Mombasa. They are on Moi Avenue, and they were commissioned to commemorate a visit of Queen Elizabeth in 1952.
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Mombasa - We’ll stop at the Spice Market.
It’s the oldest market in Mombasa. It was built in 1914 by the British Colony. We get tourists from all around the world who…
- Mombasa Tusks - We’ll take a picture with the Elephant Tusks in Mombasa. They are on Moi Avenue, and they were commissioned to commemorate a visit of Queen Elizabeth in 1952.
- Mombasa - We’ll stop at the Spice Market.
It’s the oldest market in Mombasa. It was built in 1914 by the British Colony. We get tourists from all around the world who visit the market.
In it you’ll find all kinds of Spices - what will you try? Will it be cardamom, pepper, turmeric… or some new curry powders?
- Old Town - Our Walking Tour will wind through Old Town Mombasa, including the Fish Market, the Old Port, and the Hindu Temple, as well as stopping for handicrafts at Akamba Handicraft.
- Fort Jesus Museum - You’ll get an extensive guided tour through Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll visit the Fort Jesus Museum, walk through the fort while learning about the Portuguese, Oman Arabs, and British influences.
What's Included
- License certified Guide
- License certified Guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance to Fort Jesus
- Entrance to Fort Jesus
Location
Fort Jesus Museum
Nkurumah Road
We will meet at the yellow Coffee Pot outside of Fort Mombasa.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Johannahk7278uz
Mar 9, 2026
Rich experience in Mombasa - Humphrey was very welcoming and knowledgeable about history. He guided us safely through the old town with confidence and calm. We can definitely recommend him. Humphrey is very experienced guide, he lets you enjoy the experience, helps you take pictures and shares his vast knowledge. He is honest and trustworthy.
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Excursion764706
Mar 8, 2026
Best experience of Fort Jesus and Old Mombasa town - It was such an interesting tour, Humphrey is a great tour guide, took us nice pictures and we were laughing throughout the tour.
It was really good to learn about the history and heritage of Kenya.
Asante.
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Aliciag1769
Mar 7, 2026
Old town Mombasa - Humphrey delivered a A+ excellent tour so grateful fothe experience
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Darshanp20201j
Mar 5, 2026
Nice walking tour - Humphrey is knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. He was happy to adjust the schedule to suit the day, we took a couple of tuk tuk rides instead of walking in the very hot sun. Also helped with finding a post office. Good guide and also a good guy!
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Climber22797427422
Mar 3, 2026
A meticulous and patient guide. - The guide is very nice, speaks in no hurry, whispers softly. It's very customer-friendly, the instructions are to invite customers in the shade. The charges are reasonable and the Old Town is meticulously explained.
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Helle252
Feb 22, 2026
Hotels in Old Mombasa - We had a super good hike on Ford Jesus and in Old town Mombasa.
Humphrey was a super good narrator and he showed us many interesting places. We started on foot on the foot Jesus and through the old town, but drove Tuk thanks to the spice market and the "stopping teeth" Everything was well arranged inc communication before the trip.
Fish market is only active in the morning, so take the morning walk if you want to experience it.
We give Humphrey our warmest recommendations
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Explorer40022410492
Feb 19, 2026
Jesus Fort tour awesome experience - This was my first tour in Mombasa and it was excellent, I learned so much of the history of the area. I recommend Humphrey Tours to any visitor interested.
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Vacation36473500188
Feb 17, 2026
Recommended for people who want to learn history - Friendly, informative easy to understand. Fun tour no rush . He went on your pace and never felt rushed. You feel he loves to teach not a job .
Definitely recommend
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Henriettevigtofth
Feb 13, 2026
Thanks for a wonderfull guided tour - Humphrey was an engaging storyteller who truly brought the history of Fort Jesus to life. We had a wonderful guided tour around Mombasa’s Old Town, and we felt both safe and secure in his company. He receives our very highest recommendations.
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Kennag2026
Feb 12, 2026
Great Experience in Mombasa, Kenya - Humphrey was very knowledgeable about the four Jesus and the history of Kenya. We are from the USA African American and we came here to Mombasa to learn about our history and who we are in the history of Mombasa. I have learned so many new things about the four Jesus the Portugal's and everything about to Mombasa and how can you has freed himself from the Portugal. I will give Humphrey five stars with plus plus because he was very friendly very knowledgeable and honestly he literally feels like family. He made us feel good about ourselves and inviting our minds and spirit to things that was not told to the black people in the diaspora and especially the ones in the USA. When I come back to Mombasa I'm going to come back with my family so they can also learn from Humphrey. If you want a tour guide please pick Humphrey he is the best five stars plus plus. Thank you. Kenna
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