Nairobi Literary & Cultural Tour with Local Author Muthoni Maina

5.00

5.0(2 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

What if your Nairobi tour was led by someone who has written about it?

Join local author Muthoni Maina for a literary and cultural walking tour of Kenya's capital.

Visit independent bookshops, historic libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks while exploring the stories, writers, and ideas that have shaped the city across generations.

• A tour led by published local author Muthoni Maina

• Visit bookshops, libraries, theatres, and cultural landmarks

• Explore Kenya's literary and cultural heritage

• Discover the stories behind the city, not just the sights

• Receive a curated reading list of Kenyan literature

This is more than sightseeing. It's a conversation led by someone who lives and writes in Nairobi.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Visit one of Nairobi’s oldest libraries, a historic landmark and a quiet space in the heart of downtown.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The home of African books.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Art & Lit Tour- Pay Entry Fees

What‘s Included

KICC Observation Tower

Nairobi Gallery

Snacks

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Walking and Talking Literature in Nairobi
Steven M,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was walking tour with budding Nairobi author Muthonia Maina. ("The Leaves of May", "Mara the Marabout Stork" ...) We went to Nuria Bookstore, National Theatre, Nairobi University, and the Fairmont Hotel, where Ernest Hemingway used to hangout, and slugged a couple of drinks. Hard to escape Hemingway. He seems to have been everywhere. And all the while Muthonia and I talked about writers and writing and even recited Shakespeare to each other. This was so rich an experience I am thinking about doing a second Lit and Art tour with some other venues included. The tour got me all worked up! It was a book safari without the 4-wheel drive and the binoculars.
Exceptional Experience
Farzana J,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I highly recommend Muthoni’s arts and literary tour. She has great knowledge and enthusiasm, and I had a wonderful experience.