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Lamu Old Town Walking Tour
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
2 to 3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
The tour will pass by the authentic narrow streets and corners of Lamu. You will be able to enjoy the Lamu sea front, the wood carvings of different doors, plenty of houses made with corals.
You will get to learn about history, swahili culture and music, the art of wood carving, silversmithing, wave knitting, and plenty of other local products with a professional guide fluent in English.
Immerse yourself in a city that has a mixed of cultures. The guide will also recommend local places to eat local food, swahili cuisine, and even places to stay. And also fun activities to complement your time in Lamu, like sailing tours, fishing tours, how to go to Takwa Ruins, etc.
Some of the attractions visited are: Lamu Market, Lamu Town Square, Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum, Donkey Sanctuary, Lamu seafront, weaving, silversmithing and wood carving local working shops, and much more.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet the guide called Kassim. I always wear a beige hat. And I will be in the centre of the square waiting for you. Just in front of the fort.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Lamu Old Town
Will meet you at your meeting point to take you around Lamu old town, where you will get a chance of seeing the Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort, Lamu market, wood carving shops, silver smith shops, German post office, Swahili house museum with unique architecture, Lamu market, and of course the Donkey sanctuary. Also you will be getting a chance to enjoy the traditional swahili music, Lamu sea front, and many lovely streets with coral and wood carvings.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Lamu Museum
You will have the chance to see the Museum which serves to colonies the first being the Oman King and at that time it was a palace for the King, then after during the time of British when British took over it was then used as their headquarter that is Imperial British East African Company and later it was converted to be a Museum. Outside of the Museum are canons which were used to bomb the Sultanet at Witu.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Kassim Tours & Holiday Dreams
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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