Mombasa: Full-Day Food and Culture Tour with Breakfast

Discover the rich history and culture of Mombasa on a full-day tour. Enjoy a traditional Swahili breakfast with a view, explore the Old Town, and visit the Fort Jesus Museum.
Experience the best of Mombasa on a full-day tour. Enjoy breakfast with a view, visit the Fort Jesus Museum, and explore Old Town. Snap a photo at the Mombasa Tusks, and enjoy a marine adventure or relax at Nyali Beach. End your day with a sunset at Mama Ngina Waterfront.

Start your day with breakfast at Tamarind Mombasa. Choose from a traditional Swahili breakfast or continental options. Enjoy a morning view of the ocean and dhows on the creek.

Next, visit the Fort Jesus Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Portuguese in 1593. Explore the stunning ocean views, ancient architecture, and historical exhibits. See cannons, prison cells, the Omani House, and archaeological treasures.

Afterward, take a walking tour of Old Town. Explore narrow streets lined with coral stone buildings and Swahili doors. Visit the Mandhry Mosque, one of East Africa’s oldest. Stop at antique stores, spice markets, and art galleries. Try street treats like kashata (coconut candy), mabuyu (candied baobab), or date juice.

Enjoy a Swahili-inspired lunch at Forodhani Restaurant. Choose from prawns in coconut curry, chicken biryani or pilau, or samaki wa kupaka (grilled fish in coconut sauce). Wash it down with tamarind juice or coconut water.

Snap a photo at the Mombasa Tusks, iconic aluminum tusks built to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s 1952 visit. Take a quick stop for photos and a short walk around the town’s main avenue.

Next, enjoy a marine adventure. Board a boat to see coral reefs and marine life. Go snorkeling with gear provided. Alternatively, relax at Nyali Beach. Chill at a public beach or hotel resort like Voyager Beach or Nyali Reef. Grab a fresh coconut from a beach vendor.

Cool off with iced coffee, pastries, or Swahili desserts like halwa at Cafesserie.

Head to Mama Ngina Drive to watch the sunset. Stroll along the coastal promenade with harbor views, palm trees, and a breeze. Watch ships sailing into East Africa’s biggest port. Try street snacks like cassava chips, roasted corn, or mabuyu.

End your day with an optional dinner by the water at The Moorings Floating Restaurant or Yul’s Aquadrom. Choose from grilled lobster, crab, calamari, or seafood platters. Wash it down with cocktails or Dawa, a Kenyan honey-vodka drink.

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.