Kenya · Culture

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

1 Day Round trip from Mombasa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Immerse in vibrant Hindu culture at a local temple
02 Explore the charming narrow alleys of Old Town
03 Experience the lively atmosphere of the spice market
04 Visit historic Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593

Embark on a full-day excursion from Mombasa starting at 8:00 AM and discover the city's cultural highlights across Mombasa Island. Visit the Akamba handcraft industry, explore a Hindu temple to learn about the community's beliefs and culture, and experience authentic Swahili culture in Mombasa town. Wander through the narrow alleys of Old Town, see the old dhow harbour and spice market, and conclude at historic Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593.

Wander through the narrow alleys of Old Town, see 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 Easy

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, Old Town and Fort Jesus Tour

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.
At 11:00 AM, 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.
From 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, enjoy an excellent buffet lunch in Mombasa town with local foods and seafood.
Experience the authentic Swahili culture.
From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 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 explore the spice market.
At 3:00 PM, conclude the tour with a visit to the famous Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593 when Vasco Da Gama visited Kenya during the colonization 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.