2-Hour Nairobi Walking Tour through the Central Business District

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through Nairobi's Central Business District like a local
• 02 Learn the history that shaped the city of Nairobi
• 03 See the oldest hotel in Nairobi and the Freedom Fighters Memorial Monument
• 04 Visit Macmillan Library and Jeevanjee Garden in the city centre
• 05 Pass by the Kenyan Parliament and Kenyatta International Convention Centre

This walking tour offers an opportunity to learn the history of Nairobi while experiencing the city like a local. Explore the streets of Nairobi's Central Business District and see some of the monuments and heritage sites found in the city centre. Along the way, gain insight into the places, stories, and landmarks that have shaped the Kenyan capital.

From there, join Kenyatta Avenue, the banking street of Nairobi and the widest and longest street in the city, known for hosting a good number of monuments and statues.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Nairobi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi CBD Heritage Walk

• This tour is based in Nairobi Central District and offers an opportunity to discover and learn the history of Nairobi.
• After the meet-up, the tour continues along Kimathi Street, where you will have the opportunity to see the oldest hotel in Nairobi and the Freedom Fighters Memorial Monument. From there, join Kenyatta Avenue, the banking street of Nairobi and the widest and longest street in the city, known for hosting a good number of monuments and statues.
• Later, proceed to Macmillan Library before continuing to Jeevanjee Garden, a very unique and historical public park in the city centre.
• Then turn onto Koinange Street and head back through Loita Street, joining Cardinal Otunga Street, passing by the Kenyan Parliament and the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, before ending the tour at the starting point at the BATA shop next to Hilton Hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guiding fees

What's Not Included

• Tips
• Entrance fees
• Meals

What to bring

• Bottle of water
• Wear comfortable walking shoes
• A hat and sunglasses
• In case of wet or rainy weather, bring an umbrella or raincoat
• Identification document
• Sunscreen

Know before you go

• Photography is restricted, so ask the guide if it is okay to take a picture of a building or anything else.
• The Central Business District is relatively secure.
• Keep your belongings secure.
• If you would like to add something to the tour, communicate your wishes to the guide.
• If you need to buy anything, inform the guide.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hilton Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Central, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.