Historic site

Old Town

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Tips from locals

Doris
June 18, 2022
The area has breath taking architecture from the Arabic and Portuguese settlement that once occupied the city. The area also offers the priased Swahili cuisine that always leaves you comming back for more.
Ammy
June 30, 2020
Its an oLd town with history of the first Portuguese and arabs in kenya
Linzi
October 10, 2019
I love just wondering the streets of Mombasa, taking photos of the old buildings, walking into shops like treasure troves selling all sorts and sampling all the different food stalls. You can also do Fort Jesus and have a nice Swahili or Indian lunch.
Carol
June 24, 2019
Mombasa Old Town The architecture recaptures a bygone era influenced by the African, Arabic and European cultures, from the narrow streets to the high ornamental balconies.The architecture recaptures a bygone era influenced by the African, Arabic and European cultures, from the narrow streets to the high ornamental balconies. There are many curio shops that sell arts and crafts, antiques and popular Kenyan souvenirs. There are tailor-made Mombasa tours and excursions that take you to the Old Town and other tourist attractions in and around Mombasa
Mombasa Old Town The architecture recaptures a bygone era influenced by the African, Arabic and European cultures, from the narrow streets to the high ornamental balconies.The architecture recaptures a bygone era influenced by the African, Arabic and European cultures, from the narrow streets to the…
Lisa
August 20, 2021
Learn more about the blend of Swahili and Arab culture from the architect, narrow one way streets and food.

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Mombasa, Mombasa County