Private Tour

Mombasa City Tour - Fort Jesus, Old Town, Spice Town & Craft

Overview

Available languages

English

Italian

French

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the ancient city of Mombasa as we take you on a journey through time.

Begin your adventure at the iconic Fort Jesus National Museum, where history comes alive before your eyes. Explore the charming Old Town, with its narrow streets and traditional architecture dating back centuries.

Marvel at the old dhow harbor, a testament to Mombasa's maritime history. As you also visit spice town and check out different spices that have been a key trade items from time memorial.

We'll take you to the Elephant Tusk where you will have a chance to take iconic photos and learn of the tusk’s significance.

Finally we will visit the Akamba Craft Centre where you will se how African traditional ornament are created from start to finish with a chance to get a unique souvenir to take back home.

The total tour duration is 7 Hours. With 3 hours being total travel time.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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

All Activity fees including Fort Jesus Entry Fees

Private transportation

Pick up and Drop off to your Hotel/Residence/Location

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Diani Beach

Pick up at 7:30 AM and Drive to Mombasa to begin your adventure.

Admission Not Applicable

Fort Jesus

Get to learn about Fort Jesus, which was built by the Portuguese in the year 1593 and designed by Italian architect JoaoBatista Cairato, the fort has stood the test of time. It was built to secure the safety of the Portuguese living in on the east coast of Africa. The fort has faced a lot of attacks and hostilities and has lived to tell the tale.

1 hour • Admission Included

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Mombasa City Tour - Fort Jesus, Old Town, Spice Town & Craft

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Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Sights, sounds & smells of Mombasa!
Connie A,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
There is some walking involved on uneven streets but nothing too strenuous. Just be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. It was so fascinating to learn the history of Fort Jesus. Our guide, Moses, was great at pointing out the different things at the fort. He then led us on a walking tour of the Old Town, the open air markets & we got to go to the spice market.
Nice
VeronikaW782,
Nov 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a good trip to Mombasa where a guide showed us around Fort Jesus, Old Town and Spice Market and answered the questions we had. Then we drove to the iconic bumps, followed by a Hindu temple, where a guide told a little about the temple. Finally, we drove out to see how characters etc. are made of different wood and got some stuff shopping. All in all, we got what we had expected and got to see Mombasa.