Top Nairobi Walking Tours

Take a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a private guide. Visit Jevangee Garden, a park donated to and owned by Kenya’s people, and City Market, where you can purchase cultural souvenirs, clothing, and fresh food. You will also visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center for a chance to see panoramic views of Nairobi from its tower.

This is not just a walking tour, we get to interact with different communities, explore the history, culture, traditions. Pick up from your Hotel can also be arranged.

we visit old building like macmillan library and kipande house established in the early 20 century before kenya attained its independence. We also get to learn about the culture of people living in Nairobi and our way of life. Also we will see the beautiful modern building that have been constructed recently making Nairobi very attractive. Both younger and older people have a lot of things to learn about the culture, history and the modern way of life in this part of the world.

Ideal as an introduction for first-time visitors to Nairobi (or anyone looking to enhance their understanding of the Kenyan capital), this tour ditches the dry historical information and gives travelers an insider’s view of the city. Highlights include Jamia Mosque, souvenir shopping at City Market, and a city-wide panorama from KICC. Bottled water and door-to-door, air-conditioned vehicle transfers are provided.

The tour provides an immersive dive into the city's unique architectural heritage, bustling local commerce, and rich political history, transforming a standard sightseeing trip into an authentic local encounter.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Nairobi, this one-to-three-hour introductory tour covers top sights within the Central Business District, otherwise known as CBD. See celebrated works of art within the National Archives. Pass by local landmarks like the Kenya National Theater, the Kenyatta International Conference Center, and the Nairobi Railway Museum. Listen to live commentary from a private guide along the way.

Packed with landmarks and colorful markets, Nairobi’s compact city center is perfect for exploring on foot, but finding your way through the crowds can be overwhelming. Join a guide for a Nairobi walking tour that covers key sights, from a rooftop observatory to the American Embassy Memorial Garden, with time to browse markets, learn about local history, and discover Nairobi’s green spaces.

The Nairobi City Tours covers the modern city centre, the colorful market, (K.I.C.C) Kenyatta International Convention Centre and the renowned Kenya National Archives where there are spellbinding displays of Kenya before and after independence, tribal regalia and the flora and fauna of Kenya.

Take a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a private guide. Visit Jevangee Garden, a park donated to and owned by Kenya’s poor, and City Market, where you can purchase cultural souvenirs, clothing, and fresh food. You will also visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center for a chance to see panoramic views of Nairobi from its tower.

What if your Nairobi tour was led by someone who has written about it? Join local author Muthoni Maina for a literary and cultural walking tour of Kenya's capital. Visit independent bookshops, historic libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks while exploring the stories, writers, and ideas that have shaped the city across generations. • A tour led by published local author Muthoni Maina • Visit bookshops, libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks • Explore Kenya's literary and cultural heritage • Discover the stories behind the city, not just the sights • Receive a curated reading list of Kenyan literature This is more than sightseeing. It's a conversation led by someone who lives and writes in Nairobi.

Learn about life in Nairobi's Kireba slum area respectfully, while giving back to the community, on a tour led by a guide who was born, raised, and still lives in the neighborhood. Visit a craft area where residents upcycle materials into jewelry and crafts, spend time with local children, visit a local home, and more.

This is an excursion focusing on bird life, walking safari on Crescent Island, adventure activities, boat excursion, biking and hiking and small game viewing. Hell’s gate is one of the world’s park where you can walk and ride bicycle while watching animals. While in lake Naivasha boat ride our captain will explain to you different bird species and you will see hippos. Get up close with wildlife and be on the lookout for the park’s amazing species.

Are you ready for a Kenyan food adventure? Move like a local, shop like a local, cook like a local & eat like a local :). Experience 3 authentic local Kenyan experiences with a local food blogger/writer. I have been a food local guide for 8 years and a well established food writer & Food blogger in Kenya. I will help you discover the local life & culture through food, share tips & tricks about local life. I'll take you to safe places where you would not ordinary venture to as a tourist and show you what life is like in terms of food, how we move, eat and cook. We'll weave through the local farmers market as we source our local fresh produce. I'll help you discover the wonders of the local market, fruits & vegetables. Afterwards we will prep & cook together a Kenyan local/traditional meal from scratch as we chat and catch up :)

Get to know Nairobi beyond its history during this small-group walking tour with former street children. Follow your guides through the city streets and learn about their upbringing on the streets and how they transformed their lives with the Nai Nami project for underprivileged youths. Learn about life on the street, ask questions, and develop personal connections with the locals during this storytelling tour.

Nairobi is surrounded by stunning Great Rift Valley scenery, but getting off the beaten track usually requires private transportation—a prohibitive cost for many independent travelers. Visit two of Kenya’s most iconic natural attractions without breaking the bank during this shared full-day outdoor tour. First, cycle past gorges and scenic viewpoints in Hell’s Gate National Park. Then, spot birds and hippies during a boat ride over Lake Naivasha (own expense).

Live like a local for a day during this small-group, full-day tour of Nairobi. Travel between neighborhoods—including three suburbs—by matatu, or shared minibus. Listen to a rich history of Kenya and get context on life in the capital from your guides. Lunch and a shopping trip to the Maasai Market are included, with an optional street food tasting.

This is our special tour that adds a historical touch to Nairobi's walking tours. It gives you an opportunity to view Nairobi in a different perspective.

Learn all about Kenyan coffee production with this farm-to-cup experience just outside of Nairobi. You'll tour a coffee estate, learn about every step of the production process, and get the chance to sample some freshly brewed Kenyan coffee yourself. Round-trip transfers from your Nairobi hotel are also included.

Climbing Mount Kenya is a challenge, and making the ascent requires the services of a guide. While tour packages can fill up, you can guarantee your chance at climbing the epic mountain by booking in advance. This package not only includes guide services, food, and lodging, but it also includes transportation from Nairobi so that you won't have to figure out any logistics on your own.

Get an insider’s perspective on Kenya’s thriving coffee industry during this small-group, behind-the-scenes tour. Explore a working coffee farm outside Nairobi and see how premium Kenyan coffee is made farm-to-cup. Learn how coffee trees grow and get a chance to roast your own brew. Snacks, bottled water, and coffee are included.

This tour is aimed at giving an an indepth view of Nairobi and its most important features. We give our clients a chance to experience the day to day lives of Kenyans by waking in the same streets, visiting some major attractions and learning new things about the country. Our tour involves both certified and local guides to ensure that our clients get an authentic experience.

Get a glimpse of life in Africa’s largest urban slum on a private walking tour to Kibera, a deeply impoverished area that’s home to thousands of people. Visit the area with a guide who was born and raised in Kibera, tour an orphanage and school, then see how local craftspeople repurpose bones in a bead factory. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Nairobi.

The culture and heritage of the Kenyan people is displayed in various ways around the city. This is through architecture, the way of life as well as the political environment. We will take you on a journey through the growth of the City from a papyrus swamp to a metropolis and Kenya's capital. Visit Nairobi's Gallery, a colonial monument Which was used for native affairs and administration for a briefing over a cup of coffee at Point zero coffee. Walk down Kenyatta Avenue pointing out monuments which includes, Nairobi's focal point, major streets and the history on naming, colonial buildings and banks. Make a stop over at Sarova Stanley the oldest hotel in Nairobi where you will learn a lot about the hospitality growth and royal visits to Kenya. Finally this tour takes you to KICC helipad for a panoramic view. At the end of the tour you will have learned about the country, its people and its culture.