Walking Tour Through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus
4.9
335 Ratings
Mombasa
Humphrey, a Kenyan local with a 15-year tenure as a tour guide, offers an informative and personable tour through Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus, showcasing breathtaking views accessible only to the residents and introduces you to the warm locals he’s been familiar with for many years.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mombasa Tusks - We’ll take a picture with the Elephant Tusks in Mombasa. They are on Moi Avenue, and they were commissioned to commemorate a visit of Queen Elizabeth in 1952.
- Mombasa - We’ll stop at the Spice Market.
It’s the oldest market in Mombasa. It was built in 1914 by the British Colony. We get tourists from all around the world who visit the market.
In it you’ll find all kinds of Spices - what will you try? Will it be cardamom, pepper, turmeric… or some new curry powders?
- Old Town - Our Walking Tour will wind through Old Town Mombasa, including the Fish Market, the Old Port, and the Hindu Temple, as well as stopping for handicrafts at Akamba Handicraft.
- Fort Jesus Museum - You’ll get an extensive guided tour through Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll visit the Fort Jesus Museum, walk through the fort while learning about the Portuguese, Oman Arabs, and British influences.
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
- Entrance to Fort Jesus
Location
Fort Jesus Museum
Nkurumah Road
We will meet at the yellow Coffee Pot outside of Fort Mombasa.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(335 Ratings)
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Ellyn
Mar 25, 2024
Wonderful Historical Tour - This tour was great! Our guide was very knowledgeable, and I learned a ton about Mombasa history as we walked through Fort Jesus. Old Town was a great experience, and the Spice Market was so cool! So many fresh spices, fruits, vegetables, candy, etc!
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Kohki_h
Mar 18, 2024
Excellent tour - He is very knowledgeable about city walking and Fort Jesus and takes some very beautiful pictures.
He was also very friendly and I was very pleased with his service.
In Fort Jesus he explained the history of the city with some of the highlights.
In Old Town, he explained the streets to us and introduced us to a very conscientious jeweler.
The spice market was very fascinating as he taught us about the various spices!
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Y5419wrmartinl
Mar 17, 2024
Excellent Tour - Humphrey was a great tourguide. I was solo on tour. He gave me real history about Fort Jesus and Oldtown Mombasa. The Spice Market was also very nice. I really enjoyed the tour and I recommend it to anyone visting mombasa.
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898lyndak
Mar 12, 2024
Great tour of Fort Jesus and Old Town - Humphrey's Tour is a Must Do! We started at Fort Jesus and Humphrey's knowledge of the Fort and history were amazing! Then walked though old town Mombasa and stopped at a very nice gift store. Then on to the Spice Market in a Tuk Tuk (that's an experience). Lastly Humphrey dropped us at a wonderful local restaurant for a seafood lunch. Great tour guide and tour... we thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Onair324315
Mar 10, 2024
Unforgettable - Humphrey was knowledgeable, patient and complentary He was punctual on the meeting time. He even allowed me to by soverneirs from all the vendors thst I had interest in. Humphrey has so much knowledge of the Fort Jesus history and time lines that took place
Humphrey explained all of the old town historical timeliness even to the current events.
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Veronica_m
Mar 10, 2024
Unforgettable - My tour guide awesome, patient,knowledgeable and completely. I would definitely recommend him on any Mombasa tour.
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Brittney_p
Mar 2, 2024
Superb! - The entire trip was great! Humphrey was amazing and very knowledgeable! He even paid for my ride home!
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T6309satatianab
Feb 29, 2024
Half day tour of Mombasa with the MOST knowledgable guide - We took part in the half day tour of Old Town Mombasa, the spice market, the elephant tusks of Mombasa and Fort Jesus! Humphrey knew so much about the history of Mombasa and was so passionate telling us about it all. We had such an enjoyable morning, I especially enjoyed the spice market where we got to sample lots of spices and fruits! Humphrey also took us to fabric shops where he was sure to get us a decent price!!
Thank you so much Humphrey for an amazing tour and for being so kind and helpful!! We have learnt so much and would definitely recommend you to anyone visiting Mombasa. This is a must-see activity when you visit Mombasa!
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Navigator23556750448
Feb 29, 2024
Best Tour Guide in Mombasa! - Mr. Humphrey is an amazing tour guide! We ran into him outside of Fort Jesus Museum, and he is a very kind and reputable tour guide. He is a wonderful historian of Fort Jesus and Old Town, as well as an effective bargainer on our behalf in the Spice Markets. He was more than happy to answer any of our questions, as well as take photos, and made us feel safer as solo traveling women. Thank you Mr. Humphrey!
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Hoopstick
Feb 27, 2024
Wonderful Tour - Humphrey was wonderful and very informative. Will definitely be recommending his services to anyone who visits the city!
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