The 13 Market Tours in Kenya That Earn Their Price

1.Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $50Our pick

Nairobi local market tour plus a matatu ride and home-cooked Kenyan meal from scratch, with groceries included and food to take home.

“Nimoh is absolutely amazing! She showed us so much of Kenyan life here in Nairobi. The market was super cool to see all of the produce and meats available. She took her time to explain what to look for to get the best taste and explained the many street food options availaRead more”

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2.Memorable Daily KIBERA Slums/Toi Market Tour with Locals (2 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $25

Walk Kibera in Nairobi with local youth, visit Olympic Primary School, learn about NGO projects, and see the informal economy. 2-3 hours.

“Our guide Bramwel was amazing, he was really knowledgeable and answered all our questions, he was really nice and friendly, he even showed us his place, he always made sure we felt comfortable and safe if we go back we would definitely would meet again, it was a really nice experience.”

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3.Mombasa City Tour,Fortjesus,Oldtown,Tusks and Spice Market.

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

A focused 3-hour Mombasa walk from Fort Jesus to Old Town, the spice market, and the Mombasa Tusks with a live guide.

“Silvance is an excellent guide and a lovely, thoughtful and interesting person. His historical knowledge is impressive, and he really brought the story of Mombasa alive for us - past and present. We explored Fort Jesus and the Old Town including the fish market and some interesting shops, and the spice market, an amazing Hindu Temple and Uhuru Park before finishing at the Mombasa Tusks. A fascinating and enjoyable morning. Thank you!!”

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4.Half-Day Nairobi National Park and Maasai Market with Pick up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $180

Half-day Nairobi National Park safari from your hotel, plus Maasai Market shopping with a guide and open-roof Landcruiser.

“Since this trip would be my first introduction to Nairobi/Kenya/Africa, I was looking for a safari trip with a personal touch (and not one of these expensive group tours whereby you are just one out of tens of participants). Eventually I choose thiRead more”

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5.Authentic Kenyan Cooking Class & Market Tour in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Nairobi market tour plus hands-on Kenyan cooking in a local home, learn ugali and pilau, and enjoy lunch with drinks.

“Tabitha ci ha portato ad un mercato locale, e subito dopo ci ha accolte a casa sua dove ci ha preparato tantissime delizie locali. È stata un’esperienza davvero molto bella!”

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6.Hop on Hop off and Maasai market Collections Visit

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $98

A 5-hour guided Nairobi city circuit with museum stops, KICC tower views, memorial park, Kibera pass-by, and Maasai Market shopping.

“Le guidé a été en retard et est resté enjoignable, un stop a été annulé (rail museum) et je n'est été pas été avertie avant, le guide ne parlais pas uniquement quand on lui posait une question, bref j'ai pas aimé”

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7.Explore local Market matatu ride & Make Kenyan Cuisines with a home cook

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $60

Ride a Nairobi matatu, shop fresh produce at a local market, then cook a 5-course Kenyan and Indian meal at Josephine’s home.

“That tour was phenomenal! Josephine is a patient, smart, funny and nice professor that will give a lot of insights about Kenyan culture! :) first she brings you into a Matatu to go to the market to buy stuff for the meal, and then you follow her at her home by a Matatu party buRead more”

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8.Market and Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

A 90 minute Diani Beach walking tour for market snacks, Swahili dishes, and palm wine, led by English-speaking guide Tina.

“We really enjoyed the tour with Tina. She is great at explaining and we had the opportunity to see the beautiful market and taste some of the tipical dishes and beverage. it was really a great time spent together! :) We do recommend the visit!”

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9.Market Tour and Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class in Nairobi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Nairobi market tour and home cooking class with Evaline Mbugua. Buy fresh ingredients, then learn ugali and chapati in 4 hours.

“Eve is a very pleasant lady and she taught me lots about Kenyan culture”

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10.The Nairobi Skyline & Maasai Market!

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $76

Half-day Nairobi skyline views from KICC, an Uhuru Park paddle-boat break, then Maasai Market shopping with lunch included.

“No one should book a tour with this operator! They are con artists, I arrived to my tour pickup location and the guide was a complete no show! This company needs to be removed from Viator!”

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11.Explore Maasai Market for Unique Souvenirs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $10Best value

Shop Nairobi’s Maasai Market with a local guide. Learn bargaining, meet artisans, and buy ethical handmade gifts. $10 for 2 hours.

“Het komen op plekken die je zelf niet gaat vinden. De markt verplaatst iedere dag behalve in het weekend. Één en al gezellige verkopers. Wel aanklampen maar met een lach en beleefd. Tourguide geeft feedback m.b.t. prijsstelling. Heel veel keuze en goed georganiseerd. Ook in een 'wholesale" winkel geweest. Echt spotgoedkoop!Kleine lokale winkeliers kopen daar ook hun spullen.”

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12.Local Market Tour and Traditional Meal Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Nairobi market shopping and a hands-on Kenyan cooking class at a local home, plus the meal you make. Small group, 3 hours, $64.

“Amazing tour through market and private local cooking. Gladys was very professional in all things, means security, preparing meal, cooking and finally presenting. Highly recommended”

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13.Maasai Market and Nairobi City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $35

See Maasai Market and Nairobi’s main landmarks on a guided half-day walk, with monument stops, skyline views, and Swahili basics.

“I had a great trip in Nairobi city centre with Paul, who explained well about the places, buildings etc.”

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