Kenya · Culture

1-Day Mombasa Cultural Tour with Old Town and Fort Jesus

1 Day Round trip from Mombasa Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Immerse in vibrant Hindu culture at a local temple
02 Explore Old Town's charming narrow alleys, carved doors, and balconies
03 Experience the lively atmosphere of Mombasa's spice market and old Dhow harbour
04 Learn about historic Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593

Embark on a full-day cultural excursion from Mombasa to discover the city's rich heritage and community life. Visit the Akamba handicraft industry, explore a Hindu temple to learn about its culture and beliefs, and enjoy an excellent buffet lunch in Mombasa town with local foods and seafood. Experience the authentic Swahili culture as you walk through Old Town's narrow alleys, see carved doors and overhanging balconies, visit the old Dhow harbour and spice market, and conclude at historic Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593.

Experience the authentic Swahili culture as you walk through Old Town's narrow alleys, see carved doors and overhanging balconies, visit the old Dhow harbour and spice market, and conclude at historic Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Mombasa

Languages Dutch, English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mombasa Island Culture, Old Town, and Fort Jesus

You will be picked up at 08:00 am for Mombasa Island. Pass through the Mombasa-Malindi Highway, where you will spend about 2 hours crossing over.
This early tour includes a visit to the Akamba handcraft industry, where you will see the craftsmanship behind our tourism.
11:00 hrs - Visit the Hindu temple and learn in detail about Hindu culture, beliefs, and community life. You will get to practise, associate, interact with this community, and experience how it feels.
12:30 to 14:00 hrs - Have an excellent buffet lunch in Mombasa town, with local foods and seafood.
Experience the authentic Swahili culture.
14:00 to 15:00 hrs - Journey through Old Town's narrow alleys and view the carved doors and overhanging balconies. Also visit the old Dhow harbour, where Arab dhows can be seen as they come in, and visit the spice market.
15:00 hrs - Conclude the tour by visiting the famous Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593 when Vasco Da Gama visited Kenya during the colonial period. You will get to see how the structure was built and the position of the arsenals used to fight enemies coming to the island.