Sultan’s Spoon
Coastal biryani, mahamri cardamom-scented and viazi karai fried in gram flour. Mombasa cooks Arabian, Indian and African side by side.
Hosted by one of our Mombasa tastemakers
Experience hosted by Bishamba & Samira
What you can expect
Mombasa food tour - Over four flavour-packed hours you’ll wind your way through the narrow lanes of Mombasa’s Old Town and beyong with a local tastemaker guide, trying 15+ Swahili coastal dishes and snacks it's known for.
The essentials
Destination
Mombasa, Kenya
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Mombasa food tour
- Smallest group size in Mombasa
- Led by Mombasa tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
Located within the historic Fort Jesus in Mombasa, this unique dining location offers not just local Kenyan flavors but a journey through history, as visitors dine amidst Portuguese-era fortifications that have protected the city since 1593.
A neighbourhood local eatery.
You’ll try
Cow peas in coconut sauce
Nestled in the heart of Mombasa's old town, Barka is a beloved local eatery known for its authentic Swahili cuisine.
You’ll try
Rice cakeFried dough
A neighbourhood street vendor.
You’ll try
Custard appleJackfruitStar fruit
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Mombasa food tour, Smallest group size in Mombasa, Led by Mombasa tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Bishamba
Bishamba J
Bishamba leads this tour in Mombasa — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
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