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Full-Day Mombasa Island Tour with Fort Jesus and Old Town Shopping

1 Day Round trip from Mombasa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the rich Arab heritage of Mombasa Island Town
02 Explore the Old Arab town's maze of narrow alleys, carved doors, and verandahs
03 Browse curio and antique shops in Mombasa's lively bazaars
04 Visit Fort Jesus, built in 1593 to guard the entrance to the Old Dhow harbour

Explore Mombasa Island and the Old Arab town, where a maze of narrow, twisting alleys reveals beautifully carved doors and verandahs. Stroll through bazaars filled with curio and antique shops, and admire the colourful island town's blend of ancient and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean. Experience Mombasa's rich Arab heritage and visit Fort Jesus in a single day.

Explore Mombasa Island and the Old Arab town, where a maze of narrow, twisting alleys reveals beautifully carved doors and verandahs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Mombasa

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mombasa Island, Bazaar, and Fort Jesus Tour

Begin the tour with a visit to the colourful island town of Mombasa, which will bedazzle you with its blend of ancient and modern buildings on the Indian Ocean.
Proceed to the Akamba woodcarvers and drive to the bazaar for a short shopping expedition.
Visit Fort Jesus, built in 1593 by the Portuguese to guard the entrance to the Old Dhow harbour.

The route