Top 15 City Tours in Mombasa

1.Mombasa City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $45Our pick

Join guide Antony Nzivo for a four-hour Mombasa tour covering Fort Jesus, Old Town, markets, the tusks, and Swahili culture. Tuk tuk rides, city pickup, and water are included. Fort Jesus entry, Akamba transport, taxes, and Diani pickup cost extra. Small groups can reach 20 people.

“The tour was fantastic 5 stars. Antony was very knowledgeable and brought the city to life! We learned so much, would definatley recommend to anyone in Mombassa. You haven't visited until you've done this tour!”

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2.Mombasa: Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, Beach and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 137 reviews · from $30Best value

Spend about four hours exploring Mombasa with a local English-speaking guide such as Juma. Visit Fort Jesus, Old Town, Marikiti Spice Market, Pembe za Ndovu, and Mamangina Beach. You’ll walk narrow historic streets, taste spices, ride a tuk tuk, learn about Swahili and Portuguese influences, and get help with photos.

“Highly recommend this tour. Albeit young, the guide - Juma, is very knowledgeable, takes well care of the group, friendly, charming and takes you through all the main highlights of Mombasa. Guide also provided us comfortable transport from hotel and back in Nyali and also paid for our tuk tuk rides between some stops in the city. Tour took around 4 hours. Honestly one of the best guides I had in my trips!”

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3.Mombasa: Private City Tour with Fort Jesus & Haller Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $129

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Mombasa with a private English-speaking driver and local guides. Visit the Elephant Tusks, Hindu temple, spice market, Old Town, Mandhry Mosque, Fort Jesus, and Haller Park, with lunch included. Guides such as Jimmy, Fahmy, Ismael, and Fami have been praised for clear explanations and warm service.

“We had a super nice time in Mombasa with this guided tour. We were picked from our AirBnB and driven to the Old Town where we met up with our guide and walked around town. We had Jimmy as a our driver, and he was the best! Ver polite, considered and down to earth guy! We had very nice chats and got more known with Kenyan politics and culture. It was a very successfull experience! Take care Jimmy!”

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4.Mombasa Half Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $85

Meet a certified local guide at Fort Jesus at 10:00 a.m. for a four-hour walk through Mombasa’s Old Town, markets, Swaminarayan Hindu temple, elephant tusks, and Mama Ngina Waterfront. Pickup is offered, groups max out at 10, and lunch, tuk-tuk rides, and matatu experiences can be added.

“The tour operator was very flexible and the guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. We had a very good experience.”

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5.Mombasa Half-Day City Tour with Fort Jesus and Haller Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $150

Guide Humphrey Ndungu takes you around Mombasa by private vehicle, from the Portuguese walls of Fort Jesus to Old Town, the spice market, Mombasa Tusks, Haller Park, and the Akamba Handicraft cooperative. The 5.5-hour trip includes pickup, but Fort Jesus and Haller Park entry fees are extra.

“As a solo traveller, this tour is highly recommended. Humphrey was very knowledgeable about the history and I was able to get a comprehensive insight of the city. I'd be more than happy for his services once again when I have another chance to come back to Mombasa.”

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6.Mombasa city tour, Fort Jesus and Haller Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $90

Spend about eight hours exploring Mombasa with a private vehicle, driver, and guide. Visit Fort Jesus, walk through Old Town, see the elephant tusk monuments, sample local food, and finish at Haller Park. Your guide can adjust the day around your interests, with pickup and drop-off from your hotel or port.

“Air conditioning in the bus was a blessing, Peter was very knowledgeable, and Charles was a great driver. We all had a great day and I would do it again. I really enjoyed the wood carving experience seeing them carving the actual animals and masks it was lovely to then be able to help and purchase some of their hard work. Thankyou.”

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7.Mombasa City Tour,Fortjesus,Oldtown,Tusks and Spice Market.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Start at Fort Jesus with guide Silvance Okoth Adoyo, then walk through Mombasa Old Town, the spice market, and the famous elephant tusks. You’ll hear about Portuguese, Arab, British, and local influences, with water and Mombasa pickup included. The tour is offered in English or Italian for private groups.

“Silvance is an excellent guide and a lovely, thoughtful and interesting person. His historical knowledge is impressive, and he really brought the story of Mombasa alive for us - past and present. We explored Fort Jesus and the Old Town including the fish market and some interesting shops, and the spice market, an amazing Hindu Temple and Uhuru Park before finishing at the Mombasa Tusks. A fascinating and enjoyable morning. Thank you!!”

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8.Mombasa Full Day City tour & Haller Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $60

Spend a full day with a private English or Swahili-speaking guide exploring Mombasa’s Tusks, Fort Jesus, Old Town, markets, and Haller Park. Guides such as Juma lead the city portion, while a tuk-tuk ride, hotel pickup, giraffe feeding, and photography help are included. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“Super expérience, un grand merci à notre guide pour toutes ses explications et bons coins à nous montrer !”

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9.Mombasa City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $130

You’ll tour Mombasa with a private local guide, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and spending about four hours around Fort Jesus, Old Town, markets, and the spice area. Ask for a cultural, historical, or food-focused route. Guide Eric has earned praise for explaining Mombasa’s many communities, while transport and admission fees are included.

“Great experience overall. Eric, the guide knows everything about the city and different communities who make old and new towns. It was nice walking on the streets and talking about what makes the neighborhood exceptional.”

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10.Half day city tour of mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $40

Walk through Mombasa with guide Eric Lumbasho on a four-hour tour of Fort Jesus, Old Town, fish and spice markets, the Swaminarayan Hindu temple, Elephant Tusks, Uhuru Gardens, and a ferry crossing. The small group is limited to 10 people, with a 9:30 am start and return to the meeting point.

“Eric is your guide in Mombasa! He is smart and friendly ready to adjust your experience . He helped my crew in shooting a Youtube documentary about Mombasa culinary and that was really perfect .”

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11.Mombasa Private City Tour & Haller park Sanctuary with sea food luch

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $128

Spend 9 to 11 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver from African Natives Tours & Transfers. Visit Fort Jesus, walk through Mombasa’s Old Town and markets, then feed giraffes at Haller Park. Transport, entry fees, bottled water, soda, and a seafood lunch are included, with meal substitutions available.

“We keken er naar uit om deze tour met ons gezin te maken, maar een uur voor vertrek kregen we een telefoontje van de operator Natives Tours, dat we twee uur voor de afgesproken tijd hadden moeten vertrekken. Het was niet meer mogelijk om deze (privé!) tour te maken. Read more”

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12.Shore Excursion: Full-Day Mombasa City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $130

Spend about eight hours exploring Mombasa from your cruise ship with a private guide and vehicle. Visit Fort Jesus, walk Old Town, see the Moi Avenue elephant tusks, eat lunch at your own cost, and finish at Haller Park. Guides may speak English, Arabic, German, Chinese, Russian, Italian, French, or Spanish.

“The trip was very organized. We were picked up at the airport on time and had an amazing tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. We managed to detour to the beach for pictures. And ended our trip at the Zoo. Upclose Read more”

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13.Mombasa City Tour: Fort Jesus Museum, Old Town & Haller Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $170

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide and driver exploring Mombasa’s tusks, waterfront, Fort Jesus, Swahili Old Town, and Haller Park. You may meet guides such as Mohammed or Geoffrey, eat local biryani or seafood, feed giraffes, and watch hippos and crocodiles at feeding time.

“This is a great way to see Mombasa. we started with the tribe that does the wood carvings. We were able to see it start to finish. we then went the tusks. Our guide Mohammed was excellent explaining everything to us. Next to the Jesus fort were everything was explained. We went to the old town and the markets. The hustle and bustle gave you a true feel of the city. Off to lunch to a beautiful restaurant. Next stop was Haller Park. We had a guide explain everything about the park and all the animals in it. We were able to feed the giraffes! Then on to see the…”

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14.mombasa city tour full day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $170

Travel from Diani or Mombasa hotels to Akamba Village, Moi Avenue, Mombasa Old Town, Forodhani Restaurant, and Haller Park. You’ll see wood carving, the elephant tusks, Fort Jesus from outside, local food, crocodile feeding, and giraffes close up. Guides speak English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Polish.

“Es war schon toll. Allerdings, da ich alleine diese Tour gebucht habe und keine Mitreisenden da wo waren, hab ich mich dann tatsächlich rumgereicht gefühlt, damit ich kaufe. 🙈 Mein Guide war toll und hat mir ganz viel gezeigt und erklärt.”

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15.Mombasa city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $30

Walk through Mombasa with local guide Halima, visiting Fort Jesus, Old Town, the spice market, and the famous tusks on Moi Avenue. The private tour lasts about two to four hours and includes a guide and bottled water. You pay the Fort Jesus entrance fee separately, and transport, food, and snacks are not included.

“One of the best local guides in Mombasa City. I was glad to meet Ms. Halima who took me around the city. I admired the street food and the amazing sights.”

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