Lamu Cultural Tour: Explore History and Swahili Art

Explore Lamu Old Town’s narrow streets, rich history, and vibrant Swahili culture. Discover local crafts, cuisine, and attractions with a professional guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lamu Old Town - Will meet you at your meeting point to take you around Lamu old town, where you will get a chance of seeing the Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort, Lamu market, wood carving shops, silver smith shops, German post office, Swahili house museum with unique architecture, Lamu market, and of course the Donkey sanctuary. Also you will be getting a…
What's Included
  • Tour Guide for the time of the tour
What's Not Included
  • entrance fees inside the fort and the museum
Additional Information

The tour will pass by the authentic narrow streets and corners of Lamu. You will be able to enjoy the Lamu sea front, the wood carvings of different doors, plenty of houses made with corals. You will get to learn about history, swahili culture and music, the art of wood carving, silversmithing, wave knitting, and plenty of other local products with a…

Location
Lamu Town Square
Meet the guide called Kassim. I always wear a beige hat. And I will be in the centre of the square waiting for you. Just in front of the fort.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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T3470uifabians
Feb 20, 2025
Great experience - Went on a city tour as well as dhow tour with Kassim. Everything was well organized. Kassim knows a lot about history of Lamu as well as Kenya. He told us many interesting things in great detail. Moreover Kassim is an awesome person. Very warmhearted, polite, friendly and respectful. If you want to have an authentic experience, gain interesting knowledge and just have a great time, book with him.
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L1837wtfloriana
Feb 16, 2025
Great old town tour - Really knowledgeable and warm guide. He took us through the old town and showed us some beautiful and hidden gems. I recommend.
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Richard
Feb 7, 2025
Old Town Tour and Sunrise Dhow - I had a great time with Kassim. Booked for Lamu old town tour but he also arranged sunset dhow cruise that was joined but other very friendly people. Altoghether we had a great time and day full of unforgetable memories that will last! Also I think that prices were very reasonable compare to the other providers it was at least Ksh1000pp cheaper.
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Dgolden91
Jan 8, 2025
An amazing adventure through Lamu with an amazing guide. - Touring with Kassim was an incredible adventure. The trip really wouldn’t have been the same without him. Kassim took us through the streets of Lamu, sharing interesting details with us about the landmarks along the way. What was interesting however, were the building and shops he chose to take us through, which also had their own pieces of history tucked away in them. Besides the historical side of the tour, we were also taken to some amazing places for photos; Kassim is a great photographer. Another good point about touring with Kassim is that he’s almost like a one stop shop; whatever activity you’d like to do in Lamu, he knows someone who can help you. He doesn’t just know people, he knows some of the best people. All in all, this is one of the best tours I’ve been on, so I encourage you to give him a shot.
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Rozaz2025
Jan 7, 2025
Highly recommend! - I had such a great time with Kassim! From the start, he made me feel safe and comfortable. He really knows his town and shared some stories and facts about Lamu. But what made the experience even better was how friendly and fun he was. He didn’t just guide us around – we laughed, joked, and even played a traditional game at the museum (gosh, I forgot the name), which made it so much more enjoyable. We also went to the rooftop of Lamu museum to enjoy the view. The most breathtaking view of Lamu, trust me! He also treated us to a local coffees and local snacks which was such a thoughtful gesture. He sent us to the airport. I honestly felt like I was being taken care of the whole time. If you want a guide who’s not only knowledgeable but also chill and makes the experience fun, Kassim is your guy!
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Chocox01
Jan 7, 2025
One of the bestvtour guides in Lamu - Kassim was quick to respond and we were able to secure the old town tour with him within 1 hour of contacting him. Thanks to Kassim we were able to better appreciate Lamu. We learnt about Lamu's history and was shown around the old town to see all the beautiful buildings. Weaving thorugh people and donkeys, side stepping pulled carts, skipping to avoid donkey poop were all part of the adventure. We truly appreciated Kassim sharing insights about the locals way of life, culture and religious practices for us to have a snapshot of the life in Lamu. He also showed us the place to have swahili coffee and local sweets - which is an experinece on its own. Couldnt be happier to have him as our guide. Lamu has beautiful beaches and buildings, but the people that we met during our trip (Kassim included) is what made it special.
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975kevinm975
Dec 28, 2024
Everything you need in Lamu - Kassim seems to be one of the most professional and qualified tour guides in Lamu. He has studied and completed internships at tourism sites across Kenya. He is punctual, cares about his clients and has a lot of good contacts in the community.
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An
Dec 8, 2024
Nice Sunset Tour with Kassim - Kassim is a nice Guide! He organizes groups for share costs at the activities! Highly recommend when your going to Lamu for old town or sunset cruise!
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Peekaboodianibeach
Dec 5, 2024
Lamu visit - Kassim shows you the most beautiful places and has a lot to say about his city. We also did Dhow trip at sunset and that was a super experience. Kassim is very friendly and caring and helps to find solutions last minute. The ideal guide to Lamu
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Rahmak278
Dec 3, 2024
Lamu Old Town tour - Such an enriching experience! Lovely crafts and culture. Customised tours, detailed history, the guide was nothing but amazing!❤️
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).