Nairobi: Ngong Road Artisan Zone Tour with Hotel Pickup
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Explore Nairobi’s Ngong Road artisan zone. Watch glassblowers and metalworkers create art, chat with artists, and support local makers by purchasing handmade items.
Highlights
- Discover the artistry of Nairobi’s Ngong Road artisan zone
- Watch glassblowers create vases, beads, and decorative pieces
- See metalworkers transform scrap into sculptures and home décor
- Chat with artists and learn about Nairobi’s evolving art scene
- Support local artisans by purchasing handmade items directly
Description
Begin your creative exploration with an optional hotel pickup before heading to the artisan zone along Ngong Road. Upon arrival, meet a community of talented makers who specialize in glass, metal, and recycled-art crafts. Start at the glass workshop, where you’ll watch the mesmerizing process of heating, blowing, and shaping molten glass. Learn about the artistry involved in creating vases, beads, lamps, and decorative pieces. Continue to the metal workshop, where artisans cut, weld, and mold metals into intricate sculptures and home décor. Discover how recycled scrap is transformed into beautiful, functional pieces, supporting both creativity and environmental conservation. Walk through open-air galleries, chat with artists, and discover how each piece tells a story of Nairobi’s evolving art scene. You’ll have time to browse and purchase handmade items directly from the makers—ensuring fair trade and supporting the local community. At the end of the tour, you can relax with a coffee at a nearby artist café or enjoy a convenient transfer back to your hotel.Includes
Hotel pickup (optional) Visit to glass workshop Visit to metal workshop Open-air gallery tour Guide introduction to artisans Time to browse and purchase handmade items Coffee at nearby artist café (optional) Transfer back to hotel (optional)Important Information
- Ensure to wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking. Bring cash or card for purchases. Photography may be allowed, but always ask for permission first.
