Mombasa: Sultan's Spoon Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
ID: GYG1251959-1917892
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Taste Mombasa’s Swahili coastal cuisine with 15+ tastings from local vendors and Old Town eateries.
Join our culinary deep dive into Mombasa's cuisine. This isn't about fine dining - it's about the authentic spots beloved by locals. With 15+ generous tastings over four hours, you’ll experience the breadth of Swahili coastal cuisine, from street snacks to hearty rice dishes.
Mombasa’s food is shaped by centuries of African, Arab and Indian influence, and this tour is designed to help you taste and understand that fusion. Along the way, you’ll visit long-standing local vendors and hidden Old Town spots that are difficult to find without insider knowledge.
Beyond the food, you’ll explore the historic spice market, learn about Mombasa’s role in Indian Ocean trade, and hop on one of the city’s iconic yellow rickshaws between stops.
Led by a passionate local guide who explains the stories behind every dish, this small-group experience offers an authentic, immersive introduction to Mombasa’s everyday food culture.
Highlights
- Savour 15+ tastings from Mombasa's cuisine
- Explore the culinary scene around Mombasa's old town
- Discover the food culture of Mombasa with an expert local tastemaker guide
- Join a small group limited to a maximum of 8 guests
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour reflects the local cuisine and it's limitations which means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction.
✖️ Unsuitable for vegetarian, vegan, and severe allergies as the number of tastings would be very limited.
Gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, pescatarian, mild peanut / tree nut allergies and no seafood diets possible though some tastings though not all tastings are suitable
✔ Suitable for no pork, halal and lactose intolerance (if ghee can be consumed).
Note that we use a tuk tuk / richshaw for some of the tour. These do not have seatbelts.
We recommend comfortable shoes as this is an easy-paced walking tour.
We operate come rain or shine, so please carry rain gear/umbrella if rain looks likely.
Please note that alcoholic drinks can only be served to those over 18 years old
There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
The meeting point at Fort Jesus is accessible by taxi from most of the city's central hotels. Uber along with several other ride hailing apps are available in Mombasa. Here's a pre-filled Google Maps link to our meeting point. If you input your starting location, it can provide information for the route. Please use this guide as an approximation only. It does not account for unpredictable Mombasa traffic, or waiting time to order the taxi: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VB5ndfM7toUxbHNR9
INCLUDED
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Mombasa food tour
- Movable feast with 7-8 stops around the Mombasa's old town
- Duration is around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the pace of the group
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Mombasa
- Led by a Mombasa tastemaker guide
- Includes bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up / drop off from your hotel excluded
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.
