Enjoy a morning tour of Mombasa where the city dates back to the 12th century when spice traders from Arabia crossed paths with the southern part of Africa along their trade winds. Begin your adventure in the heart of the city, where you’ll encounter the iconic elephant tusks monumental structures that symbolize Mombasa.

Learn about Fort Jesus, a historic fortification built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to protect their trade route and continue to explore the historical Old Town, experiencing the fascinating fusion of Swahili, Arab, and Portuguese influences. Stroll through narrow streets lined with beautifully carved wooden doors and colourful buildings. At the local market, be captivated by the array of spices, fruits, and vegetables on display.

Pass by the beautifully adorned temples and visit the Akamba Handicraft Centre, where you can admire the skill of Akamba artisans through their stunning wood carvings, sculptures, and traditional crafts making for unique souvenirs to remember your visit.

Explore historic Mombasa Old Town and visit Fort Jesus
Capture a photo at the iconic Mombasa Monumental Elephant Tusks
Visit the market for a vibrant display of local goods
Discover Mombasa's temples and the Akamba Handicraft Centre

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Entrance to Fort Jesus is not included; if you wish to visit, fees of $15 per adult and $8 per child (ages 2-11) are payable on site

Know in advance:

Please make sure to fill in all the requests at check-out and carefully read the voucher after booking

Please contact the local tour operator 48 hours before the tour to confirm your pickup location and time. You'll find the contacts in the voucher after booking

Pickup time and duration of the tour will vary depending on the location of your hotel, weather and traffic conditions

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Pickup from hotels in Mombasa. You will select your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup location and time directly with the local operator after booking.