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Guide Location: Kenya » Mombasa
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.5 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.5 km
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Author: vickyc
Mombasa is the best place in Kenya for souvenirs, because most of the country’s unique handicrafts are made right here in the city. You can get many amazing African art pieces, handmade jewelry and home decorations like captivating wooden statues. Take our tour to find the best shopping spots in the city, from the beach to the Old Town district.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Market Hall
Chances are you’ll taste a delicious local dish during your stay in Mombasa. If you want to recreate that tasty meal at home, you can pick up the spices you need at the Market Hall. Here you can buy all kinds of cooking spices from all over the continent and any other ingredient you may need.
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2) Biashara Street
Biashara Street is a delightful part of the city where you can interact with the locals as you browse the many tailor shops along the street. These skillful tailors can make you traditional African clothes while you wait, such as a kanga for women and a kikoi for men.
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3) Moi Avenue
If you want to pick out a unique piece of local handicraft to take home with you, Moi Avenue is full of great souvenir stores. These shops sell all kinds of Kenyan items, such as traditional woven baskets, wooden figurines and handmade jewelry.
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4) Nehru Road
If you want to get fitted out with a top quality suit made to order, Mombasa’s Nehru Road is a great cheap option. Here a number of different highly skilled tailors can make you a suit in no time. Alternatively, you can get African shirts or other traditional clothing items that have a bright, colorful and exotic style.
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5) Fort Jesus Shopping
There is a plentiful supply of souvenir vendors in the area around Fort Jesus, since it is one of the town’s top tourist attractions. Here you can pick up amazing handmade craft objects without having to take too much time out of your holiday to find them. You may also get a bargain, because the prices vary a lot from stall to stall.
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6) Fish Market
Near the old harbor by the coast, you’ll find this quaint fish market. This covered market dates from the time when the city was just a fishing village. Here you can buy all kinds of fruits of the sea including octopus, rare kinds of shrimp and many types of fish.
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