Half Day Mombasa City Tour

Immerse yourself in Mombasa’s diverse cultures and history on a half-day tour that explores cobblestone streets, vibrant markets, and local cuisine.
0700hrs our guide shall pick you up early in the morning from your beach or city hotel. Then drive to Mombasa Old Town. A visit to the old town reveals the rich culture and architectural heritage of Mombasa with a fascinating history dating back to 200 AD, Mombasa is the largest port in East Africa.
Next, proceed to Fort Jesus built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century. The site chosen was a coral ridge at the entrance to the harbor and was built to secure the safety of Portuguese living on the East Coast of Africa. It has had a long history of hostilities among the interested parties that used to live in Mombasa. Omani Arabs attacked the Fort from 1696 to 1698. Between 1837 and 1895, the Fort was used as barracks for soldiers.
Your day takes you down an intriguing maze of cobbled narrow streets, ancient mosques, and picturesque residential houses that evoke the island's medieval past, overhanging balconies, and mysterious doorways.
Visit Mwembe Tayari's open-air market, bustling markets filled with exotic spices, fruit, and colorful fabrics.
Afterward, drive through the Elephant Tusks on Moi Avenue. The symbolic representations of entrance into the heart of town.

Lunch at Forodhani Restaurant

After lunch, we later drop you at your hotel after this wonderful tour.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.