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The 15 Best City Tours in Nairobi

46 tours  ·  from $10

This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying in next month: 15 city tours in Nairobi worth the money, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to check before you pay.

Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour - Jamia Mosque and Nairobi’s Muslim heritage
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Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour

1.Nairobi Historical Walking City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · from $35Our pick

Walk central Nairobi with a private art historian guide such as Michael, Ezekiel, or Tim. Learn the city’s story, visit Jeevanjee Gardens, Jamia Mosque, and City Market, then finish with 360-degree views from the Kenyatta International Conference Centre tower. Some entrance fees cost extra.

“had a great tour with Michael our tour guide he was very knowledgeable and very nice learned a great deal of the history of Kenya and the city and had a lot of time to answer our questions would definitely recommend”

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Nairobi City Walking Tour with Traditional Kenyan Lunch - A matatu or bus ride makes the city feel real
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Nairobi City Walking Tour with Traditional Kenyan Lunch

2.Nairobi City Walking Tour with Traditional Kenyan Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $45

Spend five hours with a local English-speaking guide exploring Uhuru Park, parliament, Kenyatta Conference Centre, the National Archives, and August 7th Memorial Park. Use public transport, see Nairobi through local eyes, and finish with lunch and a drink at a nearby restaurant.

“Clinton took myself and a few others in the group all over Nairobi. Pros: - He shared several facts about the city, making the capital seem a lot more interesting than it was - Matatu/bus ride was cool Cons: - Terrible lunch place, it's not even Kenyan, it's Somali - Clinton couldn't even recommend a dish from the menu, I had to drag the waiter myself to do it...”

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Nairobi Cultural and Historical City Tour with a Local - Nairobi National Museum: begin with Kenya’s many stories
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Nairobi Cultural and Historical City Tour with a Local

3.Nairobi Cultural and Historical City Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $95

Spend about eight hours exploring Nairobi with a local guide such as Kelvin, Denish, or Faith. Visit the National Museum, KICC rooftop, Kobe Tough beads, Utamaduni Craft Centre, and Bomas of Kenya. Transport, water, and major admissions are included, while lunch and the August 7th memorial are optional.

“A very good culture and history.The method of making objects from ceramic balls is paticularly interesting”

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Nairobi: City Site-Seeing Bus Tour - Starting with pickup and a city briefing
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Nairobi: City Site-Seeing Bus Tour

4.City Site-Seeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $17

Spend four hours touring Nairobi in a small, air-conditioned van with an English or Swahili-speaking guide. You’ll see uptown and downtown, visit a food and crafts market, enjoy fruit salad, and pay $4 by card for KICC’s rooftop view. Jacqueline and Dennis are named guides.

“The tour gave us a fantastic overview of the city of Nairobi and of the different areas within it. Dennis was very informative and a great guide!”

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Nairobi Walking Tour: Downtown & City Tour - Jevanjee Gardens, a calm start before the traffic
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Nairobi Walking Tour: Downtown & City Tour

5.Nairobi Walking Tour: Downtown & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Spend three hours walking central Nairobi with an English- or Swahili-speaking guide such as David, Lenny, or Michael. Visit Jevanjee Gardens, City Market, the National Archives, historic Kenyatta Avenue, and KICC’s rooftop. Expect street food, city stories, and a $5 rooftop fee.

“David was an amazing guide, he provided us with so much information an excellent introduction to Nairobi and a pleasure to be with him for the morning. Thank you”

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City Tour/Feel Like a local for a moment - City Market and the food-shopping side of Nairobi
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City Tour/Feel Like a local for a moment

6.City Tour/Feel Like a local for a moment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $55

Spend six hours seeing Nairobi through local eyes with guides such as Harriet, Daisy, Henrietta, or Maxine. Ride shared minibuses, visit City Market and Two Rivers Mall, eat lunch, and shop at Maasai Market with help bargaining. Groups are capped at eight.

“Our tour guide Harriet was very nice,she showed us a lot off things this tour and Harriet exceeded our expectations”

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Airport Transfers In Nairobi City - The ride from JKIA to your Nairobi address
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Airport Transfers In Nairobi City

7.Airport Transfers In Nairobi City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews

BigFoot Adventures provides a private transfer from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to a city address. You ride in an air-conditioned 8-seat safari minivan with a professional driver, such as Anthony, Japheth, or Lennox, subject to availability. Downtown drop-off is included, with small surcharges for Westlands and Karen.

“Great experience with a great guide (Lennox) - he is very knowledgeable! I had a great time in both lake Nakuru and lake Naivasha!”

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vibrant nairobi city tour - August 7th Memorial Park and Nairobi’s difficult past
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vibrant nairobi city tour

8.vibrant nairobi city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Start at the GPO and walk through central Nairobi with a guide, visiting KICC, August 7th Memorial Park, markets, downtown streets, and other landmarks. The $35 tour is best for first-time visitors who want a quick introduction, but entry fees and hotel pickup are not included.

“Daniel was an excellent guide. This was a great tour for us to get a little more comfortable after first arriving in Nairobi. I especially loved how patient he was with all our questions on a broad range of topics about his community and life in Nairobi.”

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Nairobi City Orientation Guided Tour with Lunch at Carnivore - Why this tour works as a first look at Nairobi
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Nairobi City Orientation Guided Tour with Lunch at Carnivore

9.Nairobi City Orientation Guided Tour with Lunch at Carnivore

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Spend six hours getting your bearings in Nairobi with a private English-speaking driver-guide, museum visit, Snake Park stop, KICC rooftop views, and lunch at Carnivore. Edwin is one named guide associated with the tour. Hotel pickup, transport, waiting time, and museum entry are included.

“Edwin told me a lot about histro of Kenya and Nairobi .Very Hood guider.I would like to meet him once again when I will be the seconda Tomek on Nairobii.”

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Historical City Walk Tour in Nairobi - City Market beside Nairobi’s old railway story
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Historical City Walk Tour in Nairobi

10.Historical City Walk Tour in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $29

Spend two hours with a private guide such as Alex or Michael exploring central Nairobi. See people-owned Jeevanjee Gardens, City Market, Jamia Mosque, Nairobi Gallery, and KICC, with city views from the tower available for an extra fee.

“The guides sharing their vast knowledge of Nairobi. I feel like we really got a great overview of the city and her people.”

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Nairobi city sights, Giraffe Encounters and Bomas Kenya Tour - Giraffe Centre: a close look at Rothschild giraffes
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Nairobi city sights, Giraffe Encounters and Bomas Kenya Tour

11.Nairobi city sights, Giraffe Encounters and Bomas Kenya Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $95

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Nairobi with a private guide such as Faith, Denis, or Kelvin. Visit KICC, Uhuru Park, the Giraffe Centre, Kobe Tough Beads, Utamaduni Craft Centre, and Bomas of Kenya, with hotel pickup, transport, water, and entry fees included.

“Faith was a great guide, and took some great pictures of me, always helpful for a solo traveler! Had a great first day in Kenya!”

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Nairobi City: Walking tour with Lifestyle and History. - Jeevanjee Gardens and the McMillan Library
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Nairobi City: Walking tour with Lifestyle and History.

12.Nairobi City: Walking tour with Lifestyle and History.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Join Allan for a three-hour walking tour through Nairobi’s central business district. See Jamia Mosque, Parliament, City Market, KICC, and more, learn local history and Swahili phrases, sample coffee at Java House, and shop for Kenyan crafts with help bargaining in Swahili.

“Allan is an amazing guide, took us through all parts of center Nairobi, showing us the big landmarks while sharing valuable bits of knowledge and advice. We took us out to an amazing African dinner and we are very thankful for his time and kindness. Um abraço de Portugal e Colômbia.”

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Airport Pickup And Nairobi City Tour - Kenyatta International Conference Centre and the city from above
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Airport Pickup And Nairobi City Tour

13.Airport Pickup And Nairobi City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $90

Use a two-to-four-hour layover for a private Nairobi outing with airport pickup, bottled water, and a professional guide. You can visit KICC, Uhuru Park, the National Museum, and Galleria Mall. Guide Tim is noted for waiting when a flight was delayed, but confirm timing and meal plans before booking.

“Tim was an wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable about the city. He even waited an extra hour for us, since our flight was delayed. The tour is worth it to see the city in one day.”

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Nairobi City Guided Walking Tour - Starting near the Hilton Hotel
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Nairobi City Guided Walking Tour

14.Nairobi City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $40

Join Calvince of Crabvince Tours for a two-hour walk through central Nairobi. You’ll visit KICC, see statues and national monuments, learn about the 1998 bombing, and finish at Maasai Market with help bargaining at local prices.

“Very nice walking tour, Calvince is very knowledgeable guide and shares a lot of interesting information about Kenyan history. Going to the market is not such a pleasant experience if you are not a fan of intrusive salesmen and bargaining. Better places for your souvenirs and gifts are Langata Link and Spinners Web, also nice for a good coffee and lunch.”

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Nairobi: Chocolate City Kibera Slum Walking Tour - Starting at Ayany Equity Bank or Prestige Plaza
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Nairobi: Chocolate City Kibera Slum Walking Tour

15.Chocolate City Kibera Slum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Best value

Walk through Nairobi’s Kibera with a local English-speaking guide such as Collins or Allan. Visit Agape Hope Children Centre, a beadwork factory, Toi Market, and a local home. Expect direct conversation, careful guidance, and a candid look at daily life in Chocolate City.

“Was really interesting to see where the people live and hot it is. The guide showed us many places and explained a lot about their situation. Thanks”

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