Mombasa Old Town Heritage Walking Tour
Step back in time through Mombasa’s Old Town, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in East Africa. This guided walking tour takes you through narrow lanes lined with centuries-old Swahili architecture, past carved doorways, and into hidden courtyards that tell the story of East Africa’s crossroads of trade.
Tour Highlights
Fort Jesus (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Begin at the iconic Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593. Explore its ramparts, museum, and the Omani House — evidence of the fort’s turbulent history through Portuguese, Omani, and British rule.
Title sponsorAlumni Golf Challenge
We are the title sponsor this year.
Golf is part of who we are, so we put our name behind the Alumni Golf Challenge. Want more golf after the day? Tell us when you are free. We book your tee time at Karen, Muthaiga or Vipingo Ridge and sort the transfers and the stay.
Old Town Walking Route
Wander through the narrow streets admiring intricately carved Swahili doors, balconied houses, and Zanzibar-style shuttered windows. Visit ancient mosques, the Old Harbour where dhows still trade, and the bustling Mackinnon Market.
Spice & Food Experience
Visit a traditional spice shop to learn about the spices that made Mombasa a vital trade port. Sample Swahili street food — bhajias, viazi karai, mahamri, and freshly squeezed sugarcane juice.
Tour Options
Half-Day Heritage Walk: 3-4 hours, includes Fort Jesus entry. From $45 per person.
Full-Day Mombasa Culture Tour: Old Town + Haller Park + Mombasa Marine Park glass-bottom boat. From $95 per person.
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