Kenya · WALKING TOURS IN NAIROBI
Half a day on foot gets you further into the city than a week of taxis. These 15 are compared on distance, what they cover and which run after dark.
Walk Nairobi’s historic center with a local guide, taste fresh fruit, learn Swahili, shop at fixed-price stores, and see the city from KICC.
“I really enjoyed the tour, and our guide Lea was excellent. Very knowledgeable, attentive, kind and patient.”
Explore Nairobi on foot with a private guide, visiting Jeevanjee Gardens, City Market, Jamia Mosque, and KICC rooftop views.
“Timothy was my excellent guide! He was kind, personable and well informed. I’ve always thought walking is a great way to see a city and I learned so much!”
Walk Nairobi’s CBD with a local guide, visiting markets, historic buildings, Parliament, KICC rooftop, and City Market in 150 minutes.
“The tour was very informative and relaxed. And the guide was able to answer all questions.”
Explore Nairobi on foot, visit Uhuru Park and memorials, ride public transport, and enjoy a traditional Kenyan lunch with a local guide.
“This was a great tour of the city of Nairobi going to historical sites, important government sites, and local neighborhoods, seeing how the people of Nairobi live and work and live.Lennox was our tour guide, he was very friendly, very knowledgeable, and answered any questions we had, we feel very lucky to have had him and experience a Nairobi with him,”
Walk through central Nairobi, taste market food, learn Swahili, visit historic sites, and see the city from KICC for $20.
“I was personally picked up by Lenny and taken to the meeting point by matatu which was a unique experience within the congested traffic of Nairobi City.”
Cycle among zebras at Hell’s Gate, cruise Lake Naivasha, and walk beside giraffes on Crescent Island on this full-day trip from Nairobi.
“Nuru the driver was very accommodating. The bike ride through Hell’s Gate was amazing. The guide was helpful and had excellent background information to support or experience. We had the opportunity to photograph zebras and giraffes from the ground.”
Explore Karura Forest from Nairobi with guide Ishmael Nzioka, visiting caves, Karura Falls, wildlife spots, and a treetop canopy walk.
“Great tour with Ishmael Nzioka, the best tour guide in Nairobi🤗😍 we managed to get to Karura Forest with a smile even though the traffic was a bit hectic, he kept a positive attitude, he was also helpful in the Massai Market and helped also with the connexion in order to book the Uber back to Hotel I Recommand 1000% Asante sana”
Explore Nairobi on a 150-minute walking tour covering markets, landmarks, colonial history, matatu culture, and local traditions with a guide.
“Att dom kan säga ifrån när en massa barn som tigger kommer fram , blir väldigt jobbigt och tar bort mycket upplevelsen och att höra vad guiden berättar.”
Explore Nairobi’s people-owned Jeevanjee Gardens, City Market, Jamia Mosque, Nairobi Gallery, and KICC with a private guide.
“Michael was a superb guide for our 2 hour city tour. His knowledge of the city and Kenyan history is outstanding and we learned so much in such a short period of time. Doing the tour on Sunday was also a great decision because the auto anRead more”
Walk Nairobi with Allan through historic landmarks, markets, and coffee stops, with Swahili lessons, local insight, and KICC views for $35.
“We had an excellent walk through Nairobi with Allan! He told us a lot about Kenyan history, modern life, Nairobi city development and a lot of interesting facts about everything that we saw on our way. During the whole trip we felt very safe and comfortable, recommended 100%!”
Review of Nairobi’s 2-hour walking tour with KICC views, historic monuments, Maasai Market, local shopping help, and practical tips.
“Very nice walking tour, Calvince is very knowledgeable guide and shares a lot of interesting information about Kenyan history. Going to the market is not such a pleasant experience if you are not a fan of intrusive salesmen and bargaining. Better places for your souvenirs and gifts are Langata Link and Spinners Web, also nice for a good coffee and lunch.”
Walk Kibera with a local guide, visit Agape Hope Children Centre, meet beadworkers, and gain a thoughtful view of Nairobi for $15.
“This tour is led by residents of the community who are committed to help members of the community. it is more than a tour it is a movement. Your ticket helps to create impact in the lives of the children of Kiberia. The tour was informative and engaging. I was able to meet and engage with members of the community to better understand the daily life of the residents.”
Walk Karura Forest with Allan, finding caves, two waterfalls, Lilly Lake, monkeys, birdlife, and a relaxed River Café break.
“Alan was very informative about the history of the forest and he knows his way through the force very well! This is our last day in Africa and for whatever reason we click on his activity and it was worth every minute.! I recommend Alan as your tour guide :-)”
Walk Nairobi’s city center with local guides John or Samson, visiting markets, parks, landmarks, and KICC for $20 per person.
“The tour was informative, interesting and fun. After it I feel like I know Nairobi city much more, highly recommended”
Walk Nairobi’s CBD with a local guide, visit City Market and historic landmarks, then see the skyline from KICC for $17.
“Mickael est un guide très sympathique qui m’a fait faire le tour des principaux monuments avec beaucoup de références historiques. C’est un petit tour pas très fatiguant qui permet de mieux cerner l’histoire de Nairobi, et d’expérimenter l’atmosphère du market city et de ses alentours.”
Pick a park, a lake or a stretch of the old coast.
