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A group of people posing in front of a blue vehicle with a sign that reads 'PRODUCE.' 1
A stone wall with the inscription 'NORTHERLY TON FENZI MEM'. 2
A modern building with a glass facade and a decorative metal railing. 3
A modern architectural structure with a distinctive pyramid-like roof, surrounded by commercial buildings and a clear sky. 4
A dense urban skyline with high-rise buildings, including a prominent tower with a red structure. 5
By Nbo by Design
Free cancellation available
Price is S$96 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Most Nairobi tours show you the city. This one asks who built it, for whom, and who was left out. Led by a Kenyan urban designer, this walk through the CBD reads Nairobi's buildings as political document. Tracing colonial planning, postcolonial ambition, and the informal genius that shaped Africa's most dynamic capital.

Activity location

  • KICC rooftop
    • Kenyatta International Conference Centre Harambee Avenue
    • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • KICC
    • 00600, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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Private Group

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Private Group Tour
Flexible start time : Flexible start time to suit your group's schedule.Pre-tour consultation call to customise the walk to your group's interests

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00
Price details
S$96.14 x 1 AdultS$96.14
Total
Price is S$96.14

Who Designed Nairobi? — Expert-Led Urban Design Walking Tour, CBD

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$96.14 x 1 AdultS$96.14
Total
Price is S$96.14

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Printed tour map and building reference card
  • Inclusions
    KICC Rooftop entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Post-tour digital resources and reading list
  • Exclusions
    Bottled water
  • Exclusions
    Meals
  • Exclusions
    Service charge for the guide (appreciated but not required)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

KICC rooftop

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre is Nairobi’s architectural icon, built in the 1970s to symbolise Kenya’s independence and progress. Its cylindrical tower and dome-shaped hall reflect African traditions blended with modernist design. From the rooftop helipad, visitors enjoy sweeping views of the city and beyond. Please carry you identification document with you.

Central Bank of Kenya HQ (Pass by)

A deliberately fortified 1970s structure that declared, in concrete, that Kenya now controlled its own money and monetary sovereignty.

Harambee Avenue (Pass by)

The functional heart of independent Kenya — a corridor of government buildings where the new nation chose pragmatism over grandeur when it designed itself.

CBK Pension Towers (Pass by)

The Central Bank of Kenya Headquarters on Haile Selassie Avenue is a modernist skyscraper that stands as a symbol of Kenya’s financial authority. Its bold, functional design reflects stability and trust, while the newer CBK Pension Towers nearby showcase Nairobi’s contemporary architectural growth.

Harambee House (Pass by)

Harambee House, built in 1961, is one of Nairobi’s most iconic government buildings. Located on Harambee Avenue, it houses the Office of the President and symbolises Kenya’s political leadership and independence.

Sheria House (Pass by)

Sheria House, located on Harambee Avenue, is the headquarters of Kenya’s Attorney General and State Law Office. Its solid design reflects authority and permanence, making it a symbol of Kenya’s legal system and governance.

Bunge Tower (Pass by)

Bunge Tower is a 28‑storey landmark across Nairobi’s Parliament Buildings, opened in 2024 to house offices and committee rooms for MPs and Senators. Its design, inspired by the Parliament’s shield emblem, symbolises unity and resilience while providing modern facilities for Kenya’s legislative work.

Location

Activity location

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    KICC rooftop
    • Kenyatta International Conference Centre Harambee Avenue
    • Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    KICC
    • 00600, Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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