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Nairobi City Walking Tour with Traditional Kenyan Lunch

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Nairobi, Kenya
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5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Explore Nairobi on a 5-hour sightseeing tour with a traditional Kenyan lunch included. Bold and brash yet beautiful, the Kenyan capital can be overwhelming to a first-time visitor, so take the hassle out of exploring with an expert local guide at your side. Discover gems like Uhuru Park, and visit top Nairobi attractions such as Mzee Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum, August 7 Memorial Park and Kenya National Archives. Learn about the city’s culture and history, and then finish the tour with a hearty lunch.

What's Included

  • Use local public transportation
  • Check out the national parliament buildings and other significant sights like the National Archives
  • Discover the highlights of Nairobi from a local perspective
  • Additional food and drink
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Harry Thuku Road
Nairobi, Kenya

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Uhuru Park Nairobi

After a brief introductory meeting with your local guide, head off to explore Nairobi! Walking through the streets of Nairobi and travelling by public transport provides plenty of opportunity to mingle with the locals as they go about their daily lives, making this a pretty solid local experience in our books.Your Nairobi walking tour will kick off with a stroll through Uhuru Park, right in the heart of the city, before wandering past the parliament buildings and the mausoleum of the first president of Kenya, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Kenyatta International Conference Center (pass by)

This Nairobi tour continues with a look at the Kenyatta Conference Centre.
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August 7th Memorial Park

August 7th Memorial Park, which was built to commemorate the bombing of the US Embassy. We'll also give you the opportunity to visit the Kenya National Archives and various other sites within the city centre, based on your interests and our route. Another key local experience is food, so it's no surprise that this Nairobi city tour includes the opportunity to sample local cuisine at lunch at a local restaurant. Eat like a local, chat with locals, see Nairobi like a local...soon you'll pretty much BE a local! (well, not quite, but you know what we're getting at...)
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • When packing, be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Africa. To respect this, and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing.
  • This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Nairobi City Walking Tour with Traditional Kenyan Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EAT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6016KEUA

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Use local public transportation
  • Check out the national parliament buildings and other significant sights like the National Archives
  • Discover the highlights of Nairobi from a local perspective
  • Wander past the Mzee Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum and enjoy a walk through picturesque Uhuru Park
  • Sample local cuisine for lunch with a drink (soda or juice) at a local restaurant
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Additional food and drink
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children and teens under 18 years of age are not permitted on this tour.
  • When packing, be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Africa. To respect this, and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing.
  • This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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