Skip to content
Tripsora

Nairobi Free City Tour

♡ Save
4.4(13)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews4hFree · tip-basedRun by Heels and Valise Tours
Nairobi Free City Tour

This is a wonderful tour that gives you a chance to visit various beautiful spots in Nairobi that have a great historical significance. Learn more about Kenya, its history, culture, and people with our best local guide.

Nairobi Historical City Tour starts with a panoramic tour covering the modern city center. Explore the national archives, with a brief visit to the Tom Mboya statue. Proceed to the Dedan Kimathi statue, followed by a tour along Kenyatta Avenue, where you will encounter other historical sites.

Walk Kenyatta Avenue viewing various sites such as the General Post Office (GPO), Nyayo House, the Galzon-Fenzi Memorial monument, which was built in 1939 in memory of Galton Paul Fenzi, who founded the East African Automobile Association besides devising Kenya’s road system.

Proceed to City Hall and Law Courts, parliament buildings and the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), which is the landmark of the city. The tour then heads to the August 7th memorial park, the 1998 bomb blast site then heads to the Railway Museum where old steam locomotives are exhibited, including the one from which Superintendent John Lyall was taken from by a man-eating lion in Tsavo in 1901. Return to the point of departure.

Meeting point

City Walk Shoe Shop, Hilton

Before you go

Length
About 4h
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 4h.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is City Walk Shoe Shop, Hilton. 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.

Other free tours in Nairobi

All free walking tours in Nairobi

Accessibility information availablePet friendly

From the Tripsora travel guides

Tripsora AI agent

Plan the rest of your Nairobi trip

Tell the AI agent where and when; it finds flights, hotels and tours and builds your day-by-day plan.

Ask Tripsora AI

More travel guides

More for your Nairobi trip

Partner links. We may earn a commission if you book, at no cost to you. Disclosure