Mombasa: City Sightseeing Tour And Bombolulu Cultural Center

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Country: Kenya

Duration: 04:00 hours

Description

Discover Mombasa's Old Town and the Bombolulu Cultural Center on a guided tour. Explore Fort Jesus, visit local markets, and support artisans with disabilities at Bombolulu Cultural Centre & workshop.
Begin your tour with a guided exploration of Mombasa's historic core. Wander through the narrow streets of the Old Town, taking in its unique architecture and atmosphere. Visit the Fort Jesus Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that tells the story of the region's Portuguese and Arab influences.

Continue your city tour with iconic landmarks like the famous elephant tusks on Moi Avenue. Visit a bustling local market to experience the vibrant sights and smells, including a spice market.

In the afternoon, head to the Bombolulu Workshops and Cultural Centre. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people with physical disabilities by providing vocational training and employment.

Tour four sheltered workshops where skilled artisans create high-quality jewelry, textiles, wood carvings, and leather goods. Explore traditional homesteads representing various Kenyan ethnic groups and enjoy vibrant cultural dance performances.

Highlights

Discover the rich history of Mombasa's Old Town on a guided tour.
Explore the iconic Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the Bombolulu Workshops and support artisans with disabilities.
Witness the creation of beautiful handicrafts in four sheltered workshops.
Discover traditional homesteads of different Kenyan tribes.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
This tour will take place come rain or shine.
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

INCLUDED

Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Services of a professional English-speaking guide.
Guided tour of Mombasa city, including Fort Jesus and Old Town.
Guided tour of the Bombolulu Workshops and Cultural Centre.
Interaction with local artists.
All government taxes and fees
Round-trip transportation in a private car or van.
Entry fees to Bombolulu cultural Centre and Workshop.

NOT INCLUDED

Tips and Gratuities.
Food and drinks.
Entry fees to Fort Jesus Museum.
Live cultural dances performance.
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.