Nairobi City Historical Free Tour
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Join us on an extraordinary journey through Nairobi's captivating past, from humble farming roots to Kenya's vibrant capital. Uncover the history of its earliest settlers and their compelling reasons for choosing this land.
Their tour will start from our meeting point, KENCOM PLAZA. We will first have a short introduction and a briefing of the DO and NOT DO and the routes we will take.
From there, we will head to our first place of visit, NATION CENTRE, one of the oldest buildings we have and a building that still hosts the oldest television station in the country.
From Nation Centre, we will head to the oldest post station we have inside the city center.
From the post office, we will head to the first railway station, where we will also give you some story behind it. We will also go to the highest point in Nairobi and see the viewpoint of Nairobi. From the railway station we will also have a chance to visit a bus station located in the center of the city from this area we will be now coming to the end of the tour but with still more to see
Our tours are also connected to Kibera slum tour visitors can also book offered by (OKOLEA MTAA FOUNDATION )
Meeting point
KENCOM PLAZA
Before you go
- Length
- About 3h
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Usual start times
- 08:00, 09:00, 12:00 (Nairobi time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 70 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 3h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is KENCOM PLAZA. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English and Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 70 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 08:00, 09:00 and 12:00. Times are local to Nairobi.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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Accessibility information availablePet friendly
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