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Half Day
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Minimum 4 guests, shared group
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Afternoon town tour
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Malindi old town
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Swahili and Portuguese heritage
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Local market
Description
Spend an afternoon in Malindi, one of the oldest towns on the Kenya coast, on a guided tour from Watamu. Explore its Swahili and Portuguese history, its old streets and its busy market life with a local guide.
Our team handles the booking and can add the tour to any Watamu or North Coast stay.
Rates and Child Policy
| Excursion | Schedule | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Resident and citizen adult | Resident and citizen child |
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| Malindi Tour | Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 2 pm to 6:30 pm | KSh 4,800 (about USD 37) | KSh 2,500 (about USD 19) | KSh 3,500 | KSh 1,500 |
- Child rates are shown in the table above; ask our team for the age range that applies to your excursion
- Children are welcome, and child rates apply as shown above
- USD figures are approximate, converted from KSh at about 129 to the dollar, and the KSh rate applies
Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice. Transport and any entrance fees are confirmed when you book.
Excursion Overview
Malindi has been a trading port for centuries and was an important stop for Portuguese ships on the East African coast. This afternoon tour from Watamu gives you a guided introduction to the town, its history and its daily life, with time to shop and take photographs.
- Guided tour of Malindi town and its coastline
- Swahili and Portuguese heritage, including the historic sites of the town
- Time at the local market for crafts and souvenirs
- Afternoon departure that leaves your morning free for the beach
- Scheduled departures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Depart Watamu at about 2 pm
- Drive to Malindi
- Guided visit to the old town and historic sites
- Time at the market
- Return to Watamu at about 6:30 pm
What to Expect
The tour leaves Watamu at about 2 pm and drives to Malindi. Your guide explains the history of the town and takes you to its main historic sites and the old streets, with stops that may change a little depending on the day.
There is time at the market to browse crafts and souvenirs. Bargaining is part of the experience, and your guide can help.
The tour returns to Watamu at about 6:30 pm. Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes, and bring a hat, sun cream and some cash for the market. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.
Photos are illustrative stock images of the destination, not of the property. Photo credits: Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_Starfish.jpg).
Itinerary
Depart Watamu at about 2 pm.
Travel the short drive up the coast to Malindi.
Walk through the old town and visit its historic sites with your guide.
Browse the market for crafts and souvenirs.
Return to Watamu at about 6:30 pm.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 4,800 per non-resident adult (about USD 37) and KSh 2,500 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay KSh 3,500 per adult and KSh 1,500 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
It runs on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 pm to 6:30 pm.
Land trips need a minimum of 4 guests, with transport charged separately where arranged. Contact our team if you are travelling with fewer.
Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes, and bring a hat, sun cream and some cash for the market.
$ 37.00
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