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
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tuktuk ride
Service of a tour guide
Entrance fee to Fort Jesus
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Fort Jesus Museum
Travellers should get my contact after reservation so that we can communicate on the exact location
Return
Nkurumah Road
We will end the tour infront of Fort jesus museum
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
2
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.
3
Mombasa Tusks
Here is to commemorate the last steps of Queen Elizabeth when she was in Kenya in 1952 and when she was also pronounced as the Queen of England by the steel built elephant tusks.
The tusks are also to mark the gateway to the city of Mombasa. Opposite tusks you will also get a chance to visit a public garden where local spend their free time relaxing their mind in the garden.
4
Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple
An Indian temple built on the 18th century by the Indian community who came for trade and for the construction of the railway line connecting Mombasa with Uganda. You will learn here about the Indians and Hinduism in Kenya.
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
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tuktuk ride
Service of a tour guide
Entrance fee to Fort Jesus
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Fort Jesus Museum
Travellers should get my contact after reservation so that we can communicate on the exact location