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Full Day
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Minimum 4 guests, shared group
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Book for your preferred date
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Full-day city tour
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Mombasa old town
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Swahili and colonial heritage
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Local markets
Description
Spend a full day discovering Mombasa, the second city of Kenya and its oldest port. The tour covers the historic old town, the waterfront and the city markets, with a local guide who explains how Arab, Portuguese, British and Swahili influences shaped the island.
Our team handles the booking and can add the tour to any Watamu, Malindi 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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| Mombasa Tour (full day) | Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm | KSh 12,000 (about USD 93) | KSh 3,500 (about USD 27) | KSh 8,000 | KSh 5,000 |
- 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 entrance fees are confirmed when you book.
Excursion Overview
Mombasa is the oldest and most layered city on the Kenya coast. This full-day tour takes you through its historic centre and waterfront, with time for markets and local food, and returns to Watamu in the early evening.
- Full-day guided tour of Mombasa
- Historic old town and waterfront
- Arab, Portuguese, British and Swahili heritage
- Time at the markets for crafts and local food
- Departure on Thursday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
- Depart Watamu at about 7:30 am
- Drive to Mombasa
- Guided visit to the old town and historic sites
- Lunch and market time
- Return to Watamu at about 6:30 pm
What to Expect
The tour leaves Watamu at about 7:30 am and drives south to Mombasa. Your guide introduces the city and takes you through the old town and its main historic sites, with stops that may change a little depending on the day.
There is time for lunch and for the markets, where you can browse crafts, spices and souvenirs.
You are back in Watamu at about 6:30 pm. Wear light clothing and comfortable shoes, and bring a hat, sun cream and some cash for the markets. 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_05.jpg); Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_08.jpg); Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_Starfish.jpg).
Itinerary
Depart Watamu at about 7:30 am.
Travel south to Mombasa.
Walk through the old town and visit its historic sites with your guide.
Enjoy lunch and browse the markets for crafts and souvenirs.
Return to Watamu at about 6:30 pm.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 12,000 per non-resident adult (about USD 93) and KSh 3,500 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay KSh 8,000 per adult and KSh 5,000 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
It runs on Thursday from 7:30 am 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 markets.
$ 93.00
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