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Nairobi City Tour

  • 1 day
  • Nairobi City Centre → Kenya National Archives → Parliament → Jevanjee Gardens → Uhuru Park → Nairobi City Hall → Nairobi City Market → KICC → Nairobi City Centre
  • Group: 2–6 people
  • Walking Tour · Private Vehicle for Transfers Where Required

Overview

It is more exciting to visit a new place when you have someone ready to explore it with you.

Our experienced city guides have more than 5 years of experience and are ready to welcome you to Nairobi. Your guide will accompany you throughout the tour, sharing fascinating stories and insights about Kenya’s history, culture, people and the development of Nairobi.

The Nairobi City Tour takes you into the heart of Kenya’s capital, combining sightseeing, history, culture and everyday city life.

Explore Nairobi’s vibrant streets, historic buildings, gardens, markets and iconic landmarks while learning how Nairobi has developed into one of East Africa’s most important cities.

This is an ideal experience for first-time visitors, business travelers, families, couples and anyone who wants to understand Nairobi beyond the typical tourist attractions.

  • 🏛️ Visit the Kenya National Archives
  • 🏛️ See Parliament
  • 🌳 Explore Jevanjee Gardens
  • 🌿 Visit Uhuru Park
  • 🏙️ See Nairobi City Hall
  • 🛍️ Explore Nairobi City Market
  • 🏢 Visit Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)
  • 🚶 Guided walking experience through Nairobi
  • 🇰🇪 Learn about Kenyan history and culture
  • 📸 Discover Nairobi's iconic landmarks
  • 👨‍🏫 Explore the city with an experienced local guide

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day1
    Nairobi City Tour

    Your Nairobi experience begins with a meeting with your experienced city guide in central Nairobi.
    Your guide will introduce you to the city and explain how the day's tour will unfold.
    The tour is designed to give you a deeper understanding of Nairobi's history, civilization, culture and modern development, rather than simply taking you from one attraction to another.
    🏛️ Kenya National Archives
    Begin your exploration with a visit to the Kenya National Archives, one of Nairobi's important historical and cultural institutions.
    Learn about Kenya's political, cultural and social history through historical records, photographs, documents and collections.
    Your guide will help bring the history behind the exhibits and Nairobi's development to life.
    🏛️ The Parliament
    Continue towards the Parliament of Kenya.
    Your guide will explain the significance of Parliament and its role in Kenya's political history and modern governance.
    The surrounding area also provides an opportunity to appreciate some of Nairobi's important government buildings and historic architecture.
    Access to restricted areas is subject to official regulations and permissions.

    🌳 Jevanjee Gardens
    Continue to Jevanjee Gardens, a green public space in the centre of Nairobi.
    The gardens offer a contrast to the surrounding busy streets and provide an opportunity to experience part of Nairobi's everyday urban life.
    Your guide will share the history of the gardens and their importance to the city's community.

    🌿 Uhuru Park
    Continue to Uhuru Park, one of Nairobi's best-known public recreational spaces.
    Enjoy views of the park and surrounding city skyline while learning about its historical and cultural importance.
    The area provides excellent opportunities for photographs of Nairobi's cityscape.

    🏙️ Nairobi City Hall
    Continue your walking tour towards Nairobi City Hall.
    Your guide will explain the importance of the building and Nairobi's local government administration while sharing stories about the city's development.
    The surrounding area gives you an opportunity to experience the energy of Nairobi's central business district.

    🛍️ Nairobi City Market
    Continue to Nairobi City Market, where you can experience a more local side of the capital.
    Depending on the day's activities and market conditions, you can browse a variety of products and interact with local traders.
    It is also an opportunity to experience Nairobi's everyday commercial culture.

    🏢 Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC)
    End the main sightseeing experience at the iconic Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC).
    KICC is one of Nairobi's most recognizable landmarks and an important symbol of the city.
    Depending on the operating arrangements and access available on the day, there may be an opportunity to enjoy views of Nairobi from the building.
    Your guide will share information about the history and importance of KICC before concluding the tour.

    🌆 End of Tour
    After exploring Nairobi's major landmarks, your guide will assist you with directions or transport arrangements to your hotel, restaurant or preferred location.
    The tour can also be customized depending on your interests, available time and preferred attractions.

    Meals: Not Included Stay: Not included

What’s included

Included

  • Expert local city guide
  • Guided Nairobi walking tour
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Entry fees to attractions included in the agreed itinerary
  • Nairobi city sightseeing
  • Kenya National Archives visit
  • Parliament sightseeing
  • Jevanjee Gardens
  • Uhuru Park
  • Nairobi City Hall
  • Nairobi City Market
  • Kenyatta International Conference Centre

Not included

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Shopping
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Airport transfers unless specifically arranged
  • Private vehicle transfers unless included in the selected package
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical expenses
  • Services not specifically listed under Included

Where you’ll stay

Nairobi City Hotels

Nairobi City Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the standard Nairobi City Tour. If required, hotel accommodation can be arranged as an additional service before or after your city tour.

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