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Discover Mombasa: A Journey Through Time
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JohnMwangi
Duration
3 hours
Meeting point
Fort Jesus
Languages
English
From €30.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
The diversity of Mombasa is remarkable, making the city unlike any other in Kenya, with a unique cultural blend of Africans, Arabs, and Asians representing a wide range of religious belief systems, including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Touring the city not only allows you to see the architecture and learn about the cultures, but you also gain a deep understanding of the historical foundation of the ethnic diversity that makes Mombasa one of the most interesting destinations in Africa, such as how Afro-Asians and Afro-Arabs including the Swahilis have been living on the coast of East Africa for more than 500 years.
Stops on the trip include local bazaars, Fort Jesus, visits to the handicraft carvers, and the Mackinnon Market. The first stop on the excursion, Fort Jesus, was built in 1593 based on designs by an Italian architect and engineer named João Batista Cairato. Originally used by the Portuguese, the imposing structure rests upon a coral ridge at the entrance of the old town harbor, and its strategic location has resulted in many battles for its control.
The site has also been used as a soldier barracks and a prison.
Stops on the trip include local bazaars, Fort Jesus, visits to the handicraft carvers, and the Mackinnon Market. The first stop on the excursion, Fort Jesus, was built in 1593 based on designs by an Italian architect and engineer named João Batista Cairato. Originally used by the Portuguese, the imposing structure rests upon a coral ridge at the entrance of the old town harbor, and its strategic location has resulted in many battles for its control.
The site has also been used as a soldier barracks and a prison.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Fort Jesus Museum
- MAMA IFRAH'S AFRICAN FABRIK COLLECTION
Our Guides
John mwangi
On arrival
We can meet at any agreed location, but Fort Jesus or Camels Joint Restaurant would be a more convenient meeting point.
Things to note
Please, bring your:
Camera.
Credit card or cash.
Dressing code must be decent.
Sun lotion.
Hat.
Water.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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