Mombasa full-day city tour and Haller Park
Excursions & day trips

Mombasa full-day city tour and Haller Park

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 9 reviews
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£70.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore historic Mombasa Old Town and visit Fort Jesus
  • Visit the market for a vibrant display of local goods
  • Capture a photo at the iconic Mombasa Monumental Elephant Tusks
  • Discover Mombasa's temples and the Akamba Handicraft Centre
  • Visit Dr. Rene Haller’s Nature Park
What to expect

Enjoy a morning tour of Mombasa, the city dates back to the 12th century when spice traders from Arabia crossed paths with the southern part of Africa along their trade winds. Begin your adventure in the heart of the city, where you’ll encounter the iconic elephant tusks monumental structures that symbolize Mombasa.

Learn about Fort Jesus, a historic fortification built by the Portuguese in the 16th century to protect their trade route and continue to explore the historical Old Town, experiencing the fascinating fusion of Swahili, Arab, and Portuguese influences. Stroll through narrow streets lined with beautifully carved wooden doors and colourful buildings. At the local market, be captivated by the array of spices, fruits, and vegetables on display.

Pass by the beautifully adorned temples and visit the Akamba Handicraft Centre, where you can admire the skill of Akamba artisans through their stunning wood carvings, sculptures, and traditional crafts making for unique souvenirs to remember your visit.

Enjoy lunch at the Tamarind Restaurant or aboard a dhow. In the afternoon, visit Dr. Rene Haller’s Nature Park (Haller Park), a reforested former quarry now home to various wildlife, including giraffes, hippos, and giant tortoises. You’ll have the chance to feed the giraffes, with feed available for purchase at a small fee. At the end of the tour, you'll be transferred back to your hotel.

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What's included
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  • check Water
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Tour guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where
Meeting point:
Pick-up from your hotels in Mombasa. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

  • Entrance to Fort Jesus is not included; if you wish to visit, a fee of $15 per adult and $8 per child (ages 2-11) is payable on-site

Know in advance:

  • Please make sure to fill in all the requests at check-out and carefully read the voucher after booking
  • Please contact the local partner 48 hours before the tour to confirm your pickup location and time. You will find the contacts in the voucher after booking
  • Pickup time and duration of the tour will vary depending on the location of your hotel, weather and traffic conditions
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Provider
Pollmans Tours & Safaris Ltd
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 9 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Staff

4.7/5

Value for money

4.6/5

Safety

4.7/5

Service

4.7/5

  • Peter miller

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Ulrich

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Es gibt nichts zu meckern. Alle sehr nett und Hilfsbereit. Essen war super.

  • Marko

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    It was unclear that a visit to Fort Jesus was not included, which was disappointing. The visit to a Hindu temple didn’t make much sense, as Hindus mak ...

  • Gabi

    From United States of America - December 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Pünktliche Abholung am Hotel und Fahrt nach Mombasa. Unser Guide switchte vom englischen ins perfekte deutsch und gab uns viele Infos zur Kultur und G ...

  • Yvonne Njeri

    From United States of America - December 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Ed Roelandt

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Een geweldige tour door de binnenstad van Mombassa. Vooral de hout markt was indrukwekkend. Een tip als je deze tour heb gepland wacht met souvenier ...

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