Mombasa: City Orientation Guided Tour With Rickshaw Ride.
ID: GYG1336153-2040466
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover Mombasa's rich history on a guided walking tour. Explore Fort Jesus, wander through Old Town,visit the Spice Market and see the iconic Mombasa Tusks and other landmarks. Enjoy a Rickshaw Ride
Meet your guide after hotel pickup and Begin your tour at Fort Jesus, a 16th-century Portuguese fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about its strategic importance in controlling trade routes.
Next, stroll through the narrow alleys of Old Town, lined with coral stone buildings, carved Swahili doors, and balconies showing Arab architectural influence. Stop at the Spice Market (Marikiti) to see and smell exotic spices like cloves, turmeric, and cardamom.
Visit a Hindu Temple, such as the Shiva Temple or Swaminarayan Temple, to admire the intricate architecture and learn about the Hindu community's role in Mombasa.
End your tour at the Mombasa Tusks (Pembe za Ndovu), the iconic landmark on Moi Avenue, built in 1952 to welcome Queen Elizabeth II. Take photos of this famous monument before concluding your tour. Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Mombasa's history on a guided walking tour.
- Explore the 16th-century Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Stroll through the narrow alleys of Old Town and see Swahili doors.
- Visit the Spice Market and experience the scents of exotic spices.
- See the iconic Mombasa Tusks, built to welcome Queen Elizabeth II.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
Tour will take place come rain or shine.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Services of a Professional English -speaking guide.
- Mombasa City Tour Experience.
- Old Town walking tour.
- Photography at Pembe za Ndovu.
- Visit to Spice and slave markets.
- Swahili ice cream.
- All goverment fees and allowances.
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips and Gratuities.
- Entry fees to Fort Jesus Museum.
- Food and drinks.
- Personal expenses.
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.
