Nairobi Free Gastronomic Tour
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Enjoy this exciting free walking tour through the center of the picturesque city of Nairobi and discover the flavors of Kenya and traditional food with the best local guide.
Discover the flavors of Kenya and traditional food on a gastronomic tour accompanied by a local guide. Visit different food shops, markets and restaurants where you can try the typical Kenyan food and better understand the culture, history and customs of the country. You will sample local dishes such as ugali, githeri, nyama choma, roast maize, samosa, pilau, chapati among others.
The first stopover will be at Home LunchRestaurant at Corner house. Sample a few dishes on the menu and a few stories surrounding the dishes. From there, we head to Ronalo Foods on Kimathi Street. Sample different dishes as a team and share your opinion of the dish. Afterward, the team will head to Coast Dishes that serves food from the Kenyan coast. This will be followed by a visit to various local eateries along the way, depending on the guide’s choice.
The tour concludes at Green Apple restaurant (or any other restaurant that will be agreed upon) with a final sampling of local dishes as well as a review of the food sampled during the day. The team will then head back to the original meeting point or disperse at will. Please note that the client has to buy the dishes that they will sample.
Meeting point
City Walk Shoe Shop, Hilton Hotel
Before you go
- Length
- About 3h
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:00, 14:00 (Nairobi time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 28 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 City Walk Shoe Shop, Hilton Hotel. 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, 28 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00 and 14:00. 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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