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The Nairobi National Museum with a large tree sculpture in front. 1
A modern building with a unique pyramid-like structure and a circular design. 2
A cityscape with a prominent billboard featuring a man and the text "TECHNO CHARTER". 3
A museum exhibit with a giraffe, elephant, and various animal skeletons. 4
A group of people posing in an urban setting with buildings and a blue awning in the background. 5
By Rustic Nature Tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is €134 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover the beating heart of Kenya with our specially designed one-day cultural and historical tour of Nairobi, a city renowned for its vibrancy, diversity, and rich heritage. Experience a perfect blend of
    past and present, urbanity and nature, all within the bustling capital. From colonial-era history to cultural performances, and from wildlife conservation to local craftsmanship, Nairobi distinctive charm is sure to captivate every traveller.
    Start your journey through time at the Nairobi National Museum, where Kenya cultural and natural heritage is beautifully showcased. Immerse yourself in Kenya diverse cultures, and finally, experience the colourful crafted artefacts at the utamaduni craft Centre. Get ready to explore, learn, and be inspired as we navigate the best of what Nairobi has to offer.

Activity location

  • Nairobi National Museum
    • Museum Hill,
    • 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nairobi National Museum
    • Museum Hill,
    • 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

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Nairobi Historical & Cultural City Tour with a local

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€117.17 x 1 Adult€117.17
Paid at activity€16.49
Total
Price is €133.66
Until Sun, 9 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry admission cultural dances
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Utamaduni Craft Centre
  • What's includedWhat's included
    bottled drinking water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/admission KICC & City tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry/Admission Nairobi National Museum
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips and service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch available for purchase

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • NOTE: Entry fee to Nairobi National Museum is NOT included
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Nairobi National Museum

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Start your day with a visit to the Nairobi National Museum, which is situated on Museum Hill, a short distance from the city centre. The museum offers a unique display of Kenya's rich heritage, both cultural and natural. Marvel at Ahmed, the massive elephant, who became a symbol of Kenya at the height of the 1980s poaching crisis is displayed here. He was placed under 24-hour guard by President Jomo Kenyatta. Explore the museum's permanent collection, through the hall of Kenya, some ethnological exhibits such as the extraordinary Kalenjin cloak made from the skins of Sykes Monkeys and a mosaic map of Kenya made from the country's butterflies. Next hall is the birds of east Africa exhibit, a huge gallery of at least 900 stuffed specimens. Then follows the great hall of mammals. Cradle of Humankind, the highlight of which is the Hominid Skull Room – an extraordinary collection of skulls that describes itself as ‘the single most important collection of early human fossils in the world’.

Kenyatta International Conference Center

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
This will be our next stop. The iconic 28-storey building is located along Harambee Avenue in the City Square of Nairobi. The skyscraper’s rooftop provides a 360-degree picturesque panoramic view of the city centre and its horizons. Only then can one appreciate the beauty and complex pattern that it embodies. We will then proceed to the Nairobi view point on the recreational grounds of an ordinary Kenyan, Uhuru Park as we learn more on its historical significance to the Kenyan Nation-State. Chronologically will find our way into the Central Business District. As we walk, we will share tales told in real-time by your guide of the history of pre-independence Nairobi and post-independence Nairobi. We will walk through the city visiting different landmarks, including KICC, Kipande house, among others.

KOBE TOUGH beads & leather

  • 30m
This is a pottery company that makes one of the world most beautiful beads. You will be shown first-hand all the stages from the start to the finish. It’s also a unique factory as it employs single mother parents from the poor area who earn a living to support their families. It's a women empowerment centre for the community. The centre was started by women who formerly worked for Kazuri beads factory when it shut down during the pandemic. This was reprieve for them as they could continue to provide for their families.

Utamaduni Craft Centre

  • 1h
The best African craft shop in Nairobi, Utamaduni is a must to drop into on the way to some of the exciting venues in Nairobi's green suburb of Karen/Langata, known for the famous writer, Karen Blixen's original farm with beautiful views of the Ngong hills. Incorporate a visit to this unique house of crafts on the day of your visit Nairobi. The shop, a converted Kikuyu house with 18 shops, is a treasure trove of African crafts, antiques and art, with friendly staff to assist and help pack or ship if needed. After shopping stop and have refreshments in the large beautiful garden restaurant and if you are a bird watcher the many exotic birds will keep you entertained. Make sure you make utamaduni a part of your Kenya holiday itinerary.

Maasai Market Collections Karen

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After lunch(optional) we will proceed to experience the rich cultural heritage of Kenya. At this local original Kenyan atmosphere enjoy the rich culture from the 53 ethnic communities in Kenya through traditional folklore dances. Through cultural dances we preserves, maintains and promotes the rich diverse cultural values of all ethnic communities. Daily performances include a selection of traditional dances of the different ethnic groups in Kenya, and one of the most impressive performances is the Samburu and Maasai warriors. End of tour

Location

Activity location

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    Nairobi National Museum
    • Museum Hill,
    • 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Nairobi National Museum
    • Museum Hill,
    • 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

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