Cultural experience through Fort Jesus, Old town and Macknnon Market.

Mombasa has a long history dating back to the 2nd century AD Mombasa's most prosperous period was probably in the 15th century, when it was the largest and most sophisticated trading city on the coast. The coastal cities were controlled by Swahili and operated as independent principalities.
Around the year 1500, the people of Mombasa wore robes of gold and lived in beautiful multi-story houses richly decorated with bentwood.

Rich in a variety of cultures, the tour starts at Fort Jesus , an old building dating back to the 16th century, Mombasa Old Town dating back to the 2nd century, Slave Market ( today's Spice Market).

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

Guide: Antony

Guiding since 2022

Hi! I'm Antony. I have been a tour guide for six years. Having studied tourism and history, tour guiding is my best area and I always makes sure that my client needs are satisfied. Learning and presenting different cultures is what drives me.

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4.8

87 reviews

Professionalism

4.85

Entertainment

4.61

Communication

4.74

Quality

4.85

Route

4.83

3 stops

966 m walking

2 hours

Meeting point:P. O. Box 82412, Mombasa, KenyaI will always be in the Fort Jesus parking lot to meet. The dress code will always be khakis and a polo shirt.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Fort Jesus MuseumFort Jesus is the most protected 16th century Portuguese architecture. The Castle brings to live the Portuguese culture, Oman Arabs culture and the British culture.

Outside visit

Old TownMombasa Old presents more of Swahili culture which has been dominant in the coastal regional for almost 6 centuries. Gazetted as an historical site in 1988, the old town present a different atmosphere. All the historical building are been used as residential.

Outside visit

Mackinnon MarketNamed after Sir William Mackinnon who constructed it in 1914. This is the today's spice market, formally the slave marked. For local shopping we take our clients to the market.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.