Nairobi Literary & Cultural Tour with Local Author Muthoni Maina
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
What if your Nairobi tour was led by someone who has written about it?
Join local author Muthoni Maina for a literary and cultural walking tour of Kenya's capital.
Visit independent bookshops, historic libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks while exploring the stories, writers, and ideas that have shaped the city across generations.
• A tour led by published local author Muthoni Maina
• Visit bookshops, libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks
• Explore Kenya's literary and cultural heritage
• Discover the stories behind the city, not just the sights
• Receive a curated reading list of Kenyan literature
This is more than sightseeing. It's a conversation led by someone who lives and writes in Nairobi.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Visit one of Nairobi’s oldest libraries, a historic landmark and a quiet space in the heart of downtown.
The home of African books.
Options
Art & Lit Tour- Pay Entry Fees
What‘s Included
KICC Observation Tower
Nairobi Gallery
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking and Talking Literature in Nairobi
Steven M,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was walking tour with budding Nairobi author Muthonia Maina. ("The Leaves of May", "Mara the Marabout Stork" ...) We went to Nuria Bookstore, National Theatre, Nairobi University, and the Fairmont Hotel, where Ernest Hemingway used to hangout, and slugged a couple of drinks. Hard to escape Hemingway. He seems to have been everywhere. And all the while Muthonia and I talked about writers and writing and even recited Shakespeare to each other. This was so rich an experience I am thinking about doing a second Lit and Art tour with some other venues included. The tour got me all worked up! It was a book safari without the 4-wheel drive and the binoculars.
Exceptional Experience
Farzana J,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend Muthoni’s arts and literary tour. She has great knowledge and enthusiasm, and I had a wonderful experience.
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