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Walking Tour: Discover City History and Local Slang
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4 Ratings
Nairobi
Join us for an exciting and educational walking tour. Discover various areas of the city while exploring its rich history.
Learn some local slang and greetings that will enhance your interactions with residents during your visit.
Discuss your existing knowledge and any rumors about the city with your tour guide, and enjoy learning together.
Join us for an exciting and educational walking tour. Discover various areas of the city while exploring its rich history.
Learn some local slang and greetings that will enhance your interactions with residents during your visit.
Discuss your existing knowledge and any rumors about the city with your tour guide, and enjoy learning together.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- City Market - Originally a venue for boxing matches, this building now functions as a vibrant market center offering meat, flowers, cultural jewelry, and an open restaurant ‘kibanda’ for a delightful meal. Visitors can capture photos of this attraction.
- Kipande House - Once the tallest structure in the city, it initially served as a warehouse…
- City Market - Originally a venue for boxing matches, this building now functions as a vibrant market center offering meat, flowers, cultural jewelry, and an open restaurant ‘kibanda’ for a delightful meal. Visitors can capture photos of this attraction.
- Kipande House - Once the tallest structure in the city, it initially served as a warehouse for coolies near the Uganda railway line. It was later transformed into a colonial government center for issuing identity cards (kipande) to Nairobi’s native workers. Visitors are welcome to take photos of this historic site.
- McMillan Memorial Library (Kaloleni Branch) - Funded by Lady McMillan and the U.S. Carnegie Foundation, this library opened in 1931 in memory of Lord William Northrop McMillan. Visitors can take photos and explore the library’s interior.
- Sarova Stanley Nairobi - 5 Star Hotel - Established in 1902, this is the city’s oldest hotel. It gained iconic status when Princess Elizabeth stayed here during her 1952 safari to the Treetops Hotel.
- Kencom House - A bustling bus stop where visitors can photograph the site and observe the lively interactions between touts and passengers.
- Kenyatta International Conference Center - Inaugurated in 1973 by the first president, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, this facility includes office spaces, conference halls, and an exhibition center. Visitors can take photos, ride the elevator, and climb stairs to the rooftop for a stunning city view. This marks the tour’s conclusion.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Ksh 500 admission per person at the KICC payable by card or mobile money.
- Gratuities
- Ksh 500 admission per person at the KICC payable by card or mobile money.
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- The duration of the tour includes walking time
- The duration of the tour includes walking time
Location
Jeevanjee Gardens
Monrovia Street
At the entrance of Jeevanjee Gardens along Monrovia street
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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Suberly
Jan 23, 2026
Great Guide in a Beautiful City - The guide started with a good historical perspective of Kenya and the founding of Nairobi. We then walked throughout the city, hitting all of the places in the listing. We culminated the tour at the rooftop of the convention center, where we could look out over the entire city. Afterwards, the guide took us across the street to view the Catholic cathedral at our request. It was a splendid tour!
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740traceyjanes
Dec 12, 2025
Highly recommended. - My thanks to Jim for his patience in ensuring my tour took place despite flight delays. A most interesting and informative tour. I learned so much about Kenyas history.
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Faolinp
Jan 24, 2024
Fun Filled Informative Tour - My family and I enjoyed the walking tour of Nairobi.
Tim, our guide is knowledgeable enough and answered all our questions.
The view from the top of the convention centre was epic and the weather was perfect for us.
We really enjoyed the whole experience and I recommend it to anyone interested.
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Tonygb254lg
Jan 24, 2024
Informative Walking Tour - My guide was prompt in time as I met him at the pick up point.
He gave a well detailed history of the country before we even began officially.
We shared stories, I even forgot it was a walking tour. Quite a unique experience I haven't experienced before.
I recommend this tour to everyone who's in Nairobi city.
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