Nairobi City Walking Tour

3 Hrs Nairobi City tour

The Nairobi city tour takes you through unique building with rich political, historical and religion background located within the city centre. The tour starts at the City Market, Jamia Mosque, Macmillan Memorial Library, National Archives, and Nairobi Railway Museum through City Square (KICC & Parliament building) to Capital Hill for the climax with panoramic view of the City centre -‘Green city in the Sun’.

City market

Designed in 1930 as an aircraft hanger, this vast space is a jumble of colour, noise, and activity for flower business, fruits, and vegetables. Near the city market is the Biashara street where you can purchase kikois, kangas at an affordable price.

Jamia Mosque

Built in 1925, this mosque known for its elaborate white-and-green facade. The ornate touches on its cupolas and minarets contrast with the simple and spacious interior. On holy days the outside courtyard fills with Muslims, all facing the holy city of Mecca. Five clocks show the times for the five daily prayers.

Macmillan Memorial Library

Like the New York Public Library, this building has two lions guarding the entrance. Dating from 1928, this impressive neo-classical structure was a gift of the widow of Sir Northrup Macmillan, an American expatriate knighted for his service during the World War II. The reference library also contains furniture from the home of Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa.

The Kenya National Archives

Originally the Bank of India, this archive holds interesting art and craft artifacts collected by Joseph Murumbi –the Second Vice-president of the Republic of Kenya. Also displays of musical instruments and weapons. On the first floor, photographic gallery with photos taken during memorable times of formerly Heads of State i.e. late President Kenyatta and President Moi.
Nairobi Railway station/museum

The Railway Museum was established to preserve relics and records of East Africa railways and harbours, this museum is great fun. You will see the rhino catcher that Teddy Roosevelt rode during his 1908 safari. Climb into the carriage where Charles Ryall, a British railroad builder, was dragged out by a hungry lion ‘Man Eaters of Tsavo’. There are great photos and posters collection on display.

City square-KICC, Law court, Parliament Building

At the square stands a large statue of Jomo Kenyatta, the country’s first president, sits in the centre of this wide flagstone courtyard. Also stands the 28-storey office tower, the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. During conferences the flags of the represented countries fly as the wind sway them, fountains are gushing, making it one of Nairobi’s most colourful scenes.

Capital hill

The hill is located on the upper front of the Uhuru Park overlooking the city centre. From the hill, a panoramic view of the ‘Green city in the Sun’ - Nairobi capital city of Kenya is witnessed with the protruding building story in the Central Business District.

For Visitors to Kenya who are around Nairobi for 1day or 2days we will be happy to take you through the city for a glimpse of how the City of Nairobi looks like. Call us on Tel: +254 0572511352/ Mobile: +254 727 852 405 

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