Nairobi: Art and Culture Walking Tour In Nairobi CBD
ID: GYG1135448-1742513
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Nairobi's vibrant art scene on a guided tour. Visit the Nairobi City Market, explore colorful murals, and meet local artists in studios and pop-up art spaces.
Begin your cultural journey through Nairobi with a visit to the Nairobi Gallery, a historic building turned into an art museum showcasing African paintings, sculptures, and heritage artifacts.
Then, take a guided walk through the streets of Nairobi to discover colorful murals, graffiti art, and public sculptures that reflect Kenya’s contemporary creativity.
Next, stop by a few local studios or pop-up art spaces, where you’ll have a chance to meet artists and learn about their techniques and inspirations. Depending on the day, visit the Maasai Market, where artisans display handcrafted jewelry, textiles, and beadwork that tell the story of Kenya’s traditions.
Throughout the tour, your guide will share insights into how art influences modern Kenyan identity, politics, and culture. The experience ends at a local café or craft shop, where you can relax and chat about what you’ve seen before returning to your hotel.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Nairobi's vibrant art scene with a local guide
- Explore the Nairobi Gallery and admire African paintings and sculptures
- Discover colorful murals, graffiti art, and public sculptures in the city
- Visit local studios and pop-up art spaces to meet artists and learn about their work
- Browse handcrafted jewelry, textiles, and beadwork at the Maasai Market
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts at your Nairobi hotel or Jeevanjee Gardens
INCLUDED
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Nairobi city center)
- Bottled water
- Visit to Nairobi Gallery
- Guided walk through Nairobi streets
- Visit to local studios or pop-up art spaces
- Visit to Maasai Market (depending on the day)
- Insights into Kenyan art and culture
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Personal purchases (artwork or souvenirs)
- Tips and gratuities
- Entrance Fee Nairobi Gallery
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.
