Nairobi City Tour with Bomas of Kenya: Culture & Rooftop Views

Four stops that show you Nairobi's past, present and people in a single afternoon

A guided city tour of Nairobi covering the National Museums of Kenya, Kenyatta International Convention Centre rooftop, August 7th Memorial Park and Bomas of Kenya, with lunch, transportation and an English-speaking guide included. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and visits four distinct cultural and historical landmarks, ending with live traditional performances. Choose the All Inclusive option for everything bundled, or Transport Only if you prefer to arrange your own meals.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Nairobi National Museum2h · entry included
2. Kenyatta International Convention Centre45m · entry included
3. August 7th Memorial Park45m · entry included
4. Bomas of Kenya2h · entry included

Explore Nairobi's culture and heritage

• Visit Nairobi National Museum
• Enjoy panoramic views from KICC rooftop
• Walk through August 7th Memorial Park
• Have traditional Kenyan lunch
• Watch cultural performances at Bomas of Kenya

The experience

Your first afternoon in Nairobi works best when you skip the guesswork. This tour moves through four stops that define the city: the National Museums of Kenya, where you walk through prehistoric fossils and traditional artifacts from Kenya's diverse communities; the Kenyatta International Convention Centre rooftop, where a 360-degree view lays out the whole skyline; August 7th Memorial Park, a quiet landscaped space honoring the 1998 embassy bombing; and Bomas of Kenya, where you sit for live performances of traditional music and dance from different ethnic groups. An air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking guide handle the logistics, so you move between them without planning the route or timing.

The museums come first: enough time to see the wildlife displays and cultural collections without rushing through. Then you climb to the KICC rooftop for photographs and perspective on how the city is laid out. The memorial park is brief but deliberate. It's the kind of stop that changes how you understand a place. Lunch at a local restaurant happens before Bomas, so you're settled when the performances start: energetic dances, rhythmic drumming, and storytelling through song that show you the customs of multiple Kenyan communities in one sitting.

The two purchase options split on meals and entry fees. All Inclusive wraps everything (transportation, entrance fees, lunch and the guide) into one price. Transport Only covers the vehicle and guide only, leaving you to pay for museums, the KICC rooftop, the memorial and Bomas entry separately, plus your own lunch. Pickup is included in both, and bottled water travels with you throughout the day.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• entrance fees to all four attractions (All Inclusive option only).
• traditional Kenyan lunch at a local restaurant (All Inclusive option only).

Options for this experience

2 options

Transport OnlyGuide in English · 08:00Car pickup is included

All InclusiveGuide in English · 08:00Pickup is included

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (under 5)

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book the All Inclusive option if you want everything arranged and priced upfront: no decisions at each stop, no separate transactions. Choose Transport Only if you prefer flexibility on where to eat or want to move at your own pace through the museums and Bomas.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (under 5).

What will I actually see at the National Museums of Kenya?

The National Museums of Kenya holds prehistoric fossils linked to early human evolution, traditional cultural artifacts from Kenya's diverse ethnic groups, wildlife displays of the country's unique fauna, and contemporary art collections. You'll also learn about Kenya's archaeological discoveries and conservation efforts through guided interpretations of the exhibits.

Is the KICC rooftop view really 360 degrees?

Yes. The rooftop viewing platform of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre gives you a full panoramic view of Nairobi's skyline and surrounding landmarks from all sides, so you can spot key attractions and photograph the urban landscape from every angle.

What happens at August 7th Memorial Park?

August 7th Memorial Park is a landscaped memorial dedicated to victims of the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing in Nairobi. You'll walk through gardens, view commemorative plaques and monuments, and explore exhibits that tell the story of the tragedy and the resilience that followed.

What kind of performances happen at Bomas of Kenya?

Bomas of Kenya features live traditional performances representing Kenya's diverse communities: energetic dances, traditional music, colorful costumes, rhythmic drumming and storytelling through song and dance that showcase the customs and heritage of different Kenyan ethnic groups.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs 6 to 8 hours total, moving through all four stops with time at each one. The museums and Bomas get the most time. The KICC rooftop and memorial park are shorter stops.

What's included if I choose All Inclusive versus Transport Only?

All Inclusive covers private transportation, entrance fees to all four sites, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water and your English-speaking guide. Transport Only includes only the vehicle, guide and water. You pay separately for museum entry, the KICC rooftop, the memorial park, Bomas entry and lunch.