Nairobi City Walking Tour: Rooftop Views & Markets

Rooftop views of the whole city, markets on foot, and the stories behind Nairobi's landmarks

A guided walking tour of Nairobi's compact city center starting with hotel pickup at 9am, climbing the 28-storey Kenyatta International Convention Centre for panoramic views, then exploring Parliament, the Mzee Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum, the August 7th Memorial Park, and local markets on foot. The guide handles the route through crowds and shares tribal history. Entrance fees and transport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Kenyatta International Convention Centre1h · entry included
2. August 7th Memorial Park1h · entry included

Nairobi city walking tour highlights

• Pick up from Nairobi hotel at 9AM
• Visit Kenyatta International Conference Centre rooftop
• Explore Uhuru Park and other green spaces
• Walk through Nairobi city center
• Visit Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum and Parliament
• See Kenya National Archives and Thorn Tree post office
• Shop at City Market or Maasai Market
• Visit August 7th Memorial Park
• Return to hotel for lunch

The experience

The tour opens at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, a 28-storey building in Nairobi's Central Business District. You climb to the rooftop, which once served as a helipad, for a 360-degree bird's-eye view of the city center. On a clear day, you can spot Uhuru Park, Central Park, City Park, Railways Golf Course, and the Nairobi National Park stretching beyond the downtown core. Bring a jacket. The rooftop gets windy. This vantage point is the fastest way to grasp the city's layout and green spaces in one sweep.

From there, the guide leads you on foot through Nairobi's bustling center. You walk past Parliament, the Mzee Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum, and the Kenya National Archives, then stop at the Thorn Tree: the original post office at the Sarova Stanley hotel. The guide helps you navigate and bargain at City Market or Maasai Market, where you browse local crafts and textiles. You'll also visit Uhuru Park, named after Kenya's independence, and the August 7th Memorial Park. The guide shares insights about Kenya's tribes and local history as you move through the streets.

The tour runs four hours total, including hotel pickup at 9am and drop-off after. All entrance fees are covered. Lunch is on your own expense. A professional English-speaking guide manages the route, so you don't have to navigate the crowds alone.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Nairobi.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• all entrance fees to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Parliament grounds, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum, Kenya National Archives, and August 7th Memorial Park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (3 to 15 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sabilom Kenya Tours & Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Nairobi's layout and landmarks without navigating crowds on your own. The guide's knowledge of the city center and the rooftop vantage point make the four-hour walk manageable and give you context for what you're seeing. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What's the view like from the top of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre?

The rooftop offers a 360-degree panorama of Nairobi's city center. On clear days you can see Uhuru Park, Central Park, City Park, Railways Golf Course, and the Nairobi National Park in the distance. The rooftop was historically used as a helipad and is one of the highest public vantage points in the city center.

Which markets do you visit on this tour?

You browse either City Market or Maasai Market, where your guide helps you shop for local crafts and textiles and shows you how to bargain. Both markets are in the city center and are within walking distance of the other stops.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included and is at your own expense. The tour ends at your hotel, so you can eat there or elsewhere in the city.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

Hotel pickup begins at 9am. The full tour runs four hours, including transport to and from your hotel and all the walking stops in the city center.