City Tour with Ghalib

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This is the best tour that you will get to visit historical sites on the island of Mombasa learning the history of the Swahili people on the Kenyan coast together with the Mijikenda tribe which comprises of 9other subtribes.

You will get to learn about the Indian Ocean trade in which locals traded with different people around the world for spice, gold and silver, giving back in return ivory, and other animal parts

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tuktuk ride

Service of a tour guide

Entrance fee to Fort Jesus

Lunch

What To Expect

Fort Jesus Museum

Fort jesus is an historical fortress built by Portuguese on 15 century to guard and protect the indian ocean trade together with the old port of Mombasa. Here you will get to learn about the history and culture of the swahili civilisation as well as influences left by the traders who came from different parts of the world on the coastvof Kenya.

50 minutes • Admission Not Included

Old Town

An history town which has been existing since the 9th century with alot of influences from the Arabs, Portuguese, British and the Indians. This is one of the many arabic settlements on the Kenyan coast which flourished from the 13th century.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

City Tour with Ghalib

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

City tour with Ghalib
YaserMadrid,
Aug 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great Experience Ghalib is euper knowledgeable about Mombasa and Kenyan history. He took us to a half day tour on the city and he was super attentive, we felt great in his company and learnt loads about Swahili history and culture. 100% recommended. Thanks Ghalib