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Nairobi Walking Tour: Jevangee Garden and City Market
4.7
10 Ratings
Nairobi
Embark on a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a personal guide. Explore Jevangee Garden, a park gifted to and maintained by Kenya’s underprivileged, and City Market, where you can buy cultural souvenirs, apparel, and fresh produce. Additionally, visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center to enjoy sweeping views of Nairobi from its tower.
Embark on a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a personal guide. Explore Jevangee Garden, a park gifted to and maintained by Kenya’s underprivileged, and City Market, where you can buy cultural souvenirs, apparel, and fresh produce. Additionally, visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center to enjoy sweeping views of Nairobi from its tower.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jeevanjee Gardens - Originally private property donated to the public by Abdulahi, Jeevanjee Gardens was established by A.M. Jeevanjee, an entrepreneur of Asian descent in Kenya. It is the only park in the city directly owned by the people, having been gifted to the residents of Nairobi as a place of rest. The park, once private property, is now…
- Jeevanjee Gardens - Originally private property donated to the public by Abdulahi, Jeevanjee Gardens was established by A.M. Jeevanjee, an entrepreneur of Asian descent in Kenya. It is the only park in the city directly owned by the people, having been gifted to the residents of Nairobi as a place of rest. The park, once private property, is now held in trust for the people of Nairobi.
- City Market - This historic building, constructed in 1930 near the railway line that once ran along what is now Loita Street, served as Nairobi’s main retail outlet for cultural souvenirs, fruits, and vegetables before the railway was relocated in the 1940s.
- Jamia Mosque - Founded by Syed Maulana Abdullah Shah in 1902 in Nairobi’s Central Business District, Jamia Mosque is a significant center for Islamic practice in East and Central Africa. Built between 1925 and 1933, it became the focal point for Muslim religious organization during both the pre-independence and post-independence periods.
- Nairobi Gallery - Erected in 1913, the Nairobi Gallery was once a civil service building, affectionately known as ‘Hatches, Matches, and Dispatches’ due to the births, marriages, and deaths recorded there. Today, it functions as a museum and national monument. It is also the point ZERO of Kenya, from which all distances were measured. The site also features the resting place of The Right Honourable Mzee Jomo Kenyatta CGH.
- Kenyatta International Conference Center - This building offers a 360-degree view of Nairobi from its unique rooftop tower. Commissioned by Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya, in 1967, the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, or “KICC,” was one of the first buildings constructed after independence. It features a grand statue of Kenya’s first President and serves as a venue for showcasing products and services to the international community, offering a rich history and cultural experience.
What's Included
- Professional Guide
- Bottle of water
- Pick Up (optional) 15 USD
- Professional Guide
- Bottle of water
- Pick Up (optional) 15 USD
What's Not Included
- KICC entrance fee 5USD
- Nairobi gallary entrance fee 10USD
- Tea and coffee
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- KICC entrance fee 5USD
- Nairobi gallary entrance fee 10USD
- Tea and coffee
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Location
Nation Centre
Kimathi Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(10 Ratings)
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Simontp5114rw
Sep 13, 2024
Historical city walk in Nairobi - We had an amazing city tour with a great host Michael who was so kind caring and helpful and took his time explaining historical information of Kenya and Nairobi so if you are looking for a great tour they are highly recommended. Thanks again Michael
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Claire
Sep 6, 2024
Recommend! Fabulous, insightful intro to the city and broader history of Nairobi and Kenya - Micheal and his cousin Arthur (who drove us to and from the tour) were outstanding people. Knowledgeable and highly informed on the city and Kenya as whole. My 20 year old son and I learned and debated the economic, cultural and historical landscape in a friendly and insightful few hours with two smart and well informed individuals. They are clearly super proactive in supporting disadvantage and advancement in either their spare time out of Uni and/or professionally in NGO/at grass roots level and other work. I would recommend the tour to all groups and individuals. The team were also super flexible when we were very delayed. Wish them all the very best for their future endeavours. Fully recommend.
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Rita
Jul 14, 2024
Great way to see the Real Nairobi - Wonderful tour. Great overview of Nairobi. Guides were wonderful. Answered all’s of our questions and supplied us with some much interesting information
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Rita_h
Jul 14, 2024
Great initial introduction to Nairobi - The guides sharing their vast knowledge of Nairobi. I feel like we really got a great overview of the city and her people.
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53marciad
Jul 2, 2024
Great tour of the city - I had a great tour of the city and learned a lot about the culture with Alex. Not only is he knowledgeable but he’s a fun guy to be around. And as a solo traveler I felt very safe and at ease, which is super important!
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Rachel_l
Jun 30, 2024
Amazing tour guides - Alex and Michael were amazing tour guides. They were kind, friendly and so knowledgable of the Nairobi history. It was a lovely tour; I highly recommend using them as tour guides. They really made a great day for us!
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Vijaye
Sep 19, 2024
Lovely Tour with a great guide - This tour is a great way to visit and learn about the history of the city. Alex is a great guy who is knowledgeable and very kind. I was on my own and felt very comfortable moving across the streets walking by his side. I would recommend this guide to all solo female travellers who wish to learn about the history, the main buildings, the sectors and helpful tips about the city and the norms. All the best!
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