Fort Jesus Tours and Tickets

Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Be the first to see the African Colonial Hotel built by the British in 1901 and where Danish "Out of Africa" writer Karen Blixen stayed during her visit in 1914. Visit Fort Jesus which was built by the Portuguese in 1593 and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2011. The walking tour in the Old Town of Mombasa which will give you the opportunity to appreciate the authentic Swahili culture and Arab architecture. You will also see the remains of the old historic Port of Mombasa. The most colorful and lively place is the Spice Market built by the English in 1914. Without missing out on seeing the four gigantic elephant tusks erected in 1952 for the arrival of the Queen of England.

Visit to Fort Jesus and the Old Town of Mombasa

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Mombasa city tour, Fort Jesus and Haller Park

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Half or Full Day Mombasa City Tour

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

US$58US$56

A Mombasa city tour with street food tasting is a vibrant journey through culture, history, and culinary delights. Begin by exploring the historical Old Town and iconic landmarks like Fort Jesus, then wander through bustling markets filled with spices and local goods. Savor Swahili treats such as mahamri, samosas, and viazi karai, paired with refreshing drinks like sugarcane juice or madafu. Indulge in hearty dishes like biryani, pilau, and coastal seafood, all rich in flavor and tradition. End the day at Mama Ngina Waterfront, enjoying the sunset and sweet delicacies like mkate wa sinia and halwa. This immersive experience showcases Mombasa’s diverse heritage and warm hospitality.

Private Mombasa Food & Sightseeing Tour

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

US$39US$37

In the heart of Mombasa, Fort Jesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover more than four centuries of history through a multisensory sound and light experience featuring lasers, holograms, and fireworks when you prebook tickets to the Fort Jesus Sound and Light Show. Your package also includes an atmospheric tour of the fortress by night, illuminated by more than 500 flickering candles and custom lighting too.

Fort Jesus Sound and Light show Mombasa

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Mombasa on this engaging city walk. Start at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Fort Jesus, before strolling through the charming streets of old Mombasa. Visit the historic spice market built by the British and admire the iconic elephant tusks. Relax at Mama Ngina waterfront with its stunning views and refreshing ocean breeze. Additionally, enjoy interactions with wildlife at Haller Park and Nguuni Park, making this tour a perfect blend of history, culture, and nature. - Explore the UNESCO-listed Fort Jesus and old Mombasa town - Visit the historic British-built spice market - Relax at scenic Mama Ngina waterfront with ocean views - Interact with animals at Haller Park and Nguuni Park

Mombasa City Walk with an official Guide

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

US$29US$28

Mombasa Getaway with Haller Park Tours

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Half day city tour of mombasa

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Full Day Mombasa Excursion Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Mombasa Half Day City Tour with Fort Jesus and Haller Park

3 hoursFree Cancellation

US$195US$185

Fort Jesus Museum and Haller Park offer a diverse blend of history and nature on Kenya’s coast, making them the two most iconic highlights of a visit to Mombasa. Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on Mombasa Island, is a 16th-century Portuguese military fort featuring massive coral-stone walls that showcase centuries of battles for control of the Indian Ocean trade. In contrast, Haller Park is a thriving ecological sanctuary on the northern coast, transformed from a barren limestone quarry into a lush forest paradise filled with giant tortoises, giraffes, hippos, and winding nature trails. Visiting both attractions provides a perfect balance between exploring Mombasa’s rich, multicultural past and experiencing its remarkable achievements in environmental conservation.

Mombasa City Tour with Fort Jesus and Haller Park

Mombasa City Tour with Fort Jesus and Haller Park

5 hoursFree Cancellation

US$125US$119

Small group tour to Old Mombasa Town, Fort Jesus and Haller Park

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

An ancient trading city, Mombasa is a rewarding destination to explore with a guide to put everything in context and guard against street hustlers. On this half-day tour, discover the old town, including the Fort Jesus UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the Haller Park animal sanctuary, and visit the spice market, handicraft stores, and the Mombasa Tusks. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Mombasa Half-Day City Tour with Fort Jesus and Haller Park

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This experience brings out the authenticity, diversity, and rich heritage of the communities found in Mombasa from different backgrounds and ethnicity. The spices, aroma, sweet snacks and drinks bring out different flavours that make you want to do this again and again. The locals are friendly making your experience even more interesting. As you take in every bite and taste,you are left to wonder how they even came up with such unique tastes and flavours.

Street Food Sampling in Mombasa

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Make the most of your time at shore when you book this full-day private sightseeing tour of Mombasa’s highlights. Alongside a private guide, visit the top attractions including Fort Jesus Historical Museum, the old town, and the Mombasa Tusks. Enjoy a cultural experience with a walk through a local market and shopping at a handicrafts store. Hotel and cruise port pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

9 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Full day tour in Mombasa

Full Day Tour of Mombasa

1 dayFree Cancellation

This tour will ensure the safety of our guests with extensive knowledge of the area and a vigilant approach to safeguarding our tourists, where you can explore with peace of mind. This tour offers a unique historical perspective, weaving together the stories of ancient civilizations, colonial influences, and modern developments. An interactive and engaging style of guiding fosters memorable connections between me, my guests, and the locals I explore, transforming each tour into a dynamic, personalized journey of discovery. This multifaceted approach, rooted in Swahili tradition, makes our tour guiding a truly exceptional and unforgettable experience for all who join.

Private Walking Tour in Old Town

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Step beyond the ordinary and discover the vibrant cultural heartbeat of Mombasa on an immersive journey through the Swahili coast's rich heritage. Beginning at Mapembeni, you'll explore the city's hidden gems on foot, uncovering the stories, traditions, and people that make Mombasa unique. Visit a traditional spice shop, discover authentic Swahili household utensils, and learn how centuries of African, Arab, and Indian influence shaped the region's culture and cuisine. Stroll along Biashara Street to explore the history and meaning of iconic kangas and kikois, then enjoy freshly made Swahili halwa with traditional black coffee while watching the authentic preparation process. Wander through the historic streets of Old Town, admire its distinctive architecture, and hear captivating stories of Mombasa's trading past. More than a sightseeing tour, this is an authentic cultural experience connecting you with local artisans, traders, traditions, and everyday Swahili life.

Mombasa Textiles and Old Town Cultural Experience

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

US$45US$43

A high-energy trading city, Mombasa can feel intimidating to independent travelers. Relax and hit the highlights with a guide on this door-to-door day tour. You’ll visit 16th-century Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stroll the streets of the old town, catch a tuk-tuk to a Swahili restaurant for lunch, see African wildlife at Haller Park, and shop carvings at Akamba Handicraft. Lunch and entrance fees are at your expense.

Private Mombasa Full-Day Excursion

1 dayFree Cancellation

I am a Samira tourist guide based in Mombasa, I do walking tours, Fort Jesus, Old town ,spice market, Elephant tusk's Hindu temple, l Mombasa walking tour, History about Fort Jesus was built by the Portuguese in 1593 and taken over by Oman Arab in 1698 and then British took over 1895. Old town Mombasa is mixed culture when walking you will see the old wooden balcony and narrow streets in the Old town also you will enjoy seeing Oman carving doors and making your tour comfortable. I speak sign language too therefore I care for the people with disability and also I offer cooking classes for local foods which were there in the year 90s where the foods cannot be found in restaurants.A tourists books this on an extra cost of 50euros per person and it promotes women since they are the employees in Quasar's Kitchen

Quasar Tours and Safaris

3 hoursFree Cancellation

This is the best tour that you will get to visit historical sites on the island of Mombasa learning the history of the Swahili people on the Kenyan coast together with the Mijikenda tribe which comprises of 9other subtribes. You will get to learn about the Indian Ocean trade in which locals traded with different people around the world for spice, gold and silver, giving back in return ivory, and other animal parts

City Tour with Ghalib

4 hoursFree Cancellation

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Mombasa City Tour

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What are people saying about Fort Jesus

Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

Simon_L, Sept 2026

Excellent tour with a fantastic guide

We had a great tour of Fort Jesus with Bishamba. She was friendly, knowledgeable and brought the history of Fort Jesus and Mombasa to life. The pace was good, we had enough breaks and felt very safe throughout. She even went out of her way to help us find a jewellery shop to replace some silver earrings, which was a lovely extra touch. A really enjoyable experience and we’d definitely recommend Bishamba. 5/5!

Emma_I, Jun 2026

Great walking tour and guide

Humphrey gave excellent communication prior to the tour, and was very kindly flexible with timings for me. The tour was very informative and Humphrey clearly knows so much about all the history! I feel like in a fairly short time I was able to learn a lot about Mombasa and see many things.

Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

Claudia_A, Jun 2026

As if a friend is taking you around!!!

If you love experiencing a place as a local or as if a friend would take you around, that's the tour for you!!!!! Bishamba is incredibly generous, passionate and fun, she made us meet so many people and try so much DELICIOUS food!!!!! Thanks Bishamba!

Jane_H, May 2026

Stone Town walking tour

Had a very nice tour with Humphrey. He was very knowledgeable about the area and would recommend him. We would have got lost if we went on our own.

Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus

Ilias_E, Apr 2026

Great tour of Mombasa! Thank you Humphrey !

Humphrey, the guide, was at the meeting point before time. Very nice guy and knowledgeable. We spent an hour at Fort Jesus and went to the old town. I learned a lot about the history of the city. He was really patient with me and helped me do some shopping at the spice market. He stayed with me all the way back to the hotel. Even though it was raining, he didn’t cancel and brought umbrellas. A had a good time !

Mombasa Half-Day City Tour with Fort Jesus and Haller Park

Fanny_b, Jul 2024

Excellent experience in Mombasa !

We had a great experience with Humphrey and his driver ! He knows a lot about the city, also knows where to take you to make you feel at ease, and a very good guide ! We also had the opportunity to prepare and share a meal at his home with his wife and child, such a great experience to discover local culture and food. We won’t forget the time we spent together talking about our lives and experiences. 5/5 would highly recommend !