Mombasa City Cultural and Historical Walking Tour.
ID: GYG491361-870721
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Experience Mombasa city with the aroma of exotic spices piled high beside the intricate door carvings of shopfronts. The braying of tuktuk, the most preferred form of transport and the white beaches.
Mombasa island remains one of the most quiet, eventful, cultural rich tour destinations in the Kenyan coast.The island host the historical fort,museum, Riyadh mosque and square, the beautiful sea front, busy business street narrowed by the donkey transport.
You can try fresh sea food delicacies, coconut drinks and delicious Swahili dishes.
Travellers are also treated to beautiful traditional artisans wares and Swahili cultural attires suited to the warm weather around the island.
Itinerary.
The tour begins by walking to the fort Jesus through the busy business street of Mombasa. This tour takes about 30 minutes.
Then tour the Old Mombasa Town.The historical tour summarizes the old town's Swahili cultural life.
Then, we will go to the Riyadh Mosque. It provides an important overview of the historical orientation of Islamic education in East Africa. We will have a break for cold coconut drinks and food at the sea front hotels. Travellers are later guided through the artisan shops for the beautiful Swahili wares and items, with donkey ride to Shella taking place in the afternoon.
NB:The Fort and the museum are opened only on working days.
Tour Highlights.
✓Visit old town of Mombasa.
✓Visit Mombasa fort.
✓Tour neighborhoods to visit a wood carver, coconut farmer, traditional well, and furniture maker.
✓Enjoy swahili street food and cuisines.
And if you have any special interests, please let me know!
Highlights
- ✓Explore Mombasa City on foot like a local.
- ✓Explore rich Culture of Swahili people.
- ✓Enjoy a coconut drink and food at the ocean.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
✓All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
✓This tour will take place rain or shine.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.