Full day tour in Mombasa

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. You will be picked up from the port and taken to the Fort Jesus. This is Mombasa's oldest museum and it depicts the culture and the origin of the local people, mentioning the origin of Swahili. With a guide you will be able to trace the historical pattern leading to the influence of the sultans. In addition, you will learn the culture of the local people through different exhibitions. You will enjoy a walk in narrow streets of the Mombasa old town, passing through the famous fish market before driving to see the elephant tusks as a monuments of the ancient (now illegal) ivory trade. After, you will then walk in the market with lunch at a local dishes to sample the local cuisines.

   3 hAdmission included

2. Drive to the elephant tusks in Mombasa along Moi Avenue.

   30 min

3. Call in at the Akamba woodcarvers, where you can see the carvers at work and a great opportunity to purchase some of the wonderful crafts and other souvenirs of your stay in Africa.

   30 min

4. After lunch you will be taken to the Haller Park. This is not a zoo but a free roaming animal sanctuary born out of the idea to conserve a big old vast former cement quarry. There are lots of animals to see and depending on your excitement this will last between 2 and three hours from where you will dropped back to your hotel.

   4 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 54 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 4Quite interesting

  The pick-up and drop off was good. The best part of the tour was visiting the Akamba Handicraft centre. This was absolutely amazing and we could have spent more time there. Visiting the old part of Mombasa was a bit boring. Fort Jesus was quite interesting. Haller Park was tranquil and a great way to finish the tour. We were rather taken aback when the tour operator asked us for an extra $US60 for the tour.

  Adventurers049August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Horrible personal car

  The car we ride was very small .No leg room I think we were discriminated by having the small car. If any one else they would be very unhappy. I want my money returned The guide was good

  Arun_SAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Mombasa town full day

  The driver was informative from the day before the Trip let us know exactly what was going on his name was Vincent. He was five minutesearly to pick us up which was great waiting for us very informative very helpful. Solved a slight issue we had which was nothing to with him but I’ve got to say a very thoughtful, helpful knowledgeable driver. Got us where we needed to be on time. The car was clean spacious air-conditioned in fact the day he provided 100% and we wasvery happy to have him as our driver. Also, the historical guide was very helpful and knowledgeable too.

  DayTrip555531June 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Recommend professional driver and tour guides of Mombasa

  Vincent was AWESOME! Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He talked about Mombasa life as we drove between sites. The recommended lunch restaurant had excellent local food and the portions were very large. He made sure we got great pics at the zoo. Anthony was an excellent source of local knowledge and provided us with detailed history of the places we visited. Highlights: knowledge, tour of the city, the market, the production factory and items they produced. I would highly recommend them!

  332robiniApril 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A must tour of Mombasa

  Met by Vincent our driver who speaks exceptional English. The beginning was a bit confusing as to where pick up point was but once that was overcome it was all smooth . We met our tour guide Anthony a little bit later in the main town of Mombasa, Anthony english was also excellent .Anthony knowledge was outstanding of Mombasa old and new town. We visited a resturant called Rozinas , food was delicious and catered for tastes. Off to Haller Park zoo which was a definite highlight for us then back to the ship . A full day of knowledge and enjoyment.

  KerriH207April 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great tour of Mombasa

  Great tour. We saw everything we wanted to see. Anthony our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and very articulate. Vincent our driver/guide was very nice and accommodating to all of our requests. He is an excellent driver. He took us to a restaurant and we had an excellent lunch. Would recommend.

  Rene BApril 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Mombasa

• Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 54 day trips we list in Mombasa.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 54.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Mombasa

Mombasa is Kenya's main port, an old Swahili island city on the Indian Ocean with a Portuguese fort, a narrow old town and palm-lined beaches.

Mombasa stands on an island joined to the mainland by bridges and a causeway, and it has been a trading port for many centuries, visited by Arab, Persian, Portuguese and Indian merchants. Fort Jesus, a coral-stone fort built by the Portuguese in the 1590s, is listed by UNESCO and stands above the entrance to the old harbour. Behind it, the Old Town has narrow lanes, balconies and carved wooden doors.

Top-ranked sights in Mombasa: Fort Jesus, Haller Park.

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