Nairobi: Ngong Road Artisan Zone Tour with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG1158018-1775461
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Nairobi’s Ngong Road artisan zone. Watch glassblowers and metalworkers create art, chat with artists, and support local makers by purchasing handmade items.
Begin your creative exploration with an optional hotel pickup before heading to the artisan zone along Ngong Road. Upon arrival, meet a community of talented makers who specialize in glass, metal, and recycled-art crafts.
Start at the glass workshop, where you’ll watch the mesmerizing process of heating, blowing, and shaping molten glass. Learn about the artistry involved in creating vases, beads, lamps, and decorative pieces.
Continue to the metal workshop, where artisans cut, weld, and mold metals into intricate sculptures and home décor. Discover how recycled scrap is transformed into beautiful, functional pieces, supporting both creativity and environmental conservation.
Walk through open-air galleries, chat with artists, and discover how each piece tells a story of Nairobi’s evolving art scene. You’ll have time to browse and purchase handmade items directly from the makers—ensuring fair trade and supporting the local community.
At the end of the tour, you can relax with a coffee at a nearby artist café or enjoy a convenient transfer back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover the artistry of Nairobi’s Ngong Road artisan zone
- Watch glassblowers create vases, beads, and decorative pieces
- See metalworkers transform scrap into sculptures and home décor
- Chat with artists and learn about Nairobi’s evolving art scene
- Support local artisans by purchasing handmade items directly
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ensure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
Bring cash or card for purchases.
Photography may be allowed, but always ask for permission first.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup (optional)
- Visit to glass workshop
- Visit to metal workshop
- Open-air gallery tour
- Guide introduction to artisans
- Time to browse and purchase handmade items
- Coffee at nearby artist café (optional)
- Transfer back to hotel (optional)
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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.
