Private Tour
Nairobi Artistic and Literary Walking Tour Experience
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore Nairobi’s creative soul with Muthoni Maina, a local writer and artist passionate about sharing the city’s art and stories. This guided walking tour takes you off the beaten path — through cosy bookshops, colourful murals, and hidden galleries where Nairobi’s spirit truly lives.
As an independent creative making a life through art and storytelling, Muthoni offers a personal glimpse into how Nairobi’s artists find inspiration, community, and resilience in a rapidly changing city.
Explore the city’s artistic landmarks and tucked-away gems
Meet local creatives and book lovers along the way
Learn about Nairobi’s literary and cultural history
Support a local artist while experiencing 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
Nairobi Gallery
Visit “Point Zero,” the exact spot where the city of Nairobi was founded and from which all road distances in Kenya were traditionally measured.
Pass by Kenya’s oldest university and see the heart of academic life in the city.
What‘s Included
Snacks
Admission fee - Nairobi National Museum – $10 USD KICC Tower – $3 USD Railway Museum – $4 USD Nairobi Gallery– Approx. $3 USD USD 20.00 per person
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Art & Lit Tour- Pay Entry Fees
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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