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Who Designed Nairobi Expert Led Urban Design Walking Tour CBD
Nairobi
About
Most Nairobi tours show you the city. This one asks who built it, for whom, and who was left out. Led by a Kenyan urban designer, this walk through the CBD reads Nairobi's buildings as political document. Tracing colonial planning, postcolonial ambition, and the informal genius that shaped Africa's most dynamic capital.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Printed tour map and building reference card
KICC Rooftop entrance fee
Post-tour digital resources and reading list
Bottled water
Meals
Gratuities for the guide (appreciated but not required)
Meeting Points
Departure
KICC
Meet at KICC main gate, City Square, Harambee Avenue. Look for your guide with an NBO by Design sign at 6:00 AM. Note: KICC entrance fee (KES 200 residents / KES 500 non-residents) is payable separately at the gate.
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Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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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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The Kenyatta International Conference Center is Nairobi’s architectural icon, built in the 1970s to symbolize Kenya’s independence and progress. Its cylindrical tower and dome-shaped hall reflect African traditions blended with modernist design. From the rooftop helipad, visitors enjoy sweeping views of the city and beyond. Please carry you identification document with you.
1 hour
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Central Bank of Kenya HQ
A deliberately fortified 1970s structure that declared, in concrete, that Kenya now controlled its own money and monetary sovereignty.
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Harambee Avenue
The functional heart of independent Kenya — a corridor of government buildings where the new nation chose pragmatism over grandeur when it designed itself.
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CBK Pension Towers
The Central Bank of Kenya Headquarters on Haile Selassie Avenue is a modernist skyscraper that stands as a symbol of Kenya’s financial authority. Its bold, functional design reflects stability and trust, while the newer CBK Pension Towers nearby showcase Nairobi’s contemporary architectural growth.
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Harambee House
Harambee House, built in 1961, is one of Nairobi’s most iconic government buildings. Located on Harambee Avenue, it houses the Office of the President and symbolizes Kenya’s political leadership and independence.
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Sheria House
Sheria House, located on Harambee Avenue, is the headquarters of Kenya’s Attorney General and State Law Office. Its solid design reflects authority and permanence, making it a symbol of Kenya’s legal system and governance.
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Bunge Tower
Bunge Tower is a 28‑storey landmark across Nairobi’s Parliament Buildings, opened in 2024 to house offices and committee rooms for MPs and Senators. Its design, inspired by the Parliament’s shield emblem, symbolizes unity and resilience while providing modern facilities for Kenya’s legislative work.
Who Designed Nairobi Expert Led Urban Design Walking Tour CBD
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About
Most Nairobi tours show you the city. This one asks who built it, for whom, and who was left out. Led by a Kenyan urban designer, this walk through the CBD reads Nairobi's buildings as political document. Tracing colonial planning, postcolonial ambition, and the informal genius that shaped Africa's most dynamic capital.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Printed tour map and building reference card
KICC Rooftop entrance fee
Post-tour digital resources and reading list
Bottled water
Meals
Gratuities for the guide (appreciated but not required)
Meeting Points
Departure
KICC
Meet at KICC main gate, City Square, Harambee Avenue. Look for your guide with an NBO by Design sign at 6:00 AM. Note: KICC entrance fee (KES 200 residents / KES 500 non-residents) is payable separately at the gate.
