History come alive, nice exposition, friendly staff, lovely views of the ocean. Double price for non-East Africans (comes to €8) More

First off... the guides really know there stuff. It's a fantastic open air museum of early Portuguese colonists and their conflicts with the local Swahili people. What i find so great about Fort Jesus is you can really get a sense of what it might have been like as nothing is hidden behind perspex or roped off corridors More

fort jesus itself i'd say is pricey and sort of overrated. there is not much in it, there is not much of a view because the walls are too high and appart from the museum there really is nothing much else to see. i much prefer strolling around old town getting lost in the narrow streets, and having good swahili... More

Well, maybe I'm not a History person, the history behind it is very interesting, but it look neglected and not really cared for. Or guide was amazing, he tried to make it interesting. Maybe it's just the guy at the shop that has put us off, when he heard that we were South Africans, he tried to provoke us, Sameul... More

we had tour from the hotel @ night, did not enjoy the food, and costly @ $99 each More

For a first time visitor to Mombasa- or even a repeat visitor, a 30 to 45 minute tour is all you need. You get a short history of the Fort and a few great photos. Cost about 9 USD for non residents. There are guides at the entrance who can take you round the facility and give you the history... More

Fort Jesus is very expensive for what it is and although you get a tour and it is beautiful in terms of the Portuguese, Arabic influences... the museum itself is minimal in its draw! I would recommend getting your old town tour guide to walk you round and tell you about it....from the outside?? More

Fort Jesus is a nice example of a 16th Portuguese coastal fort and there are some interesting bits of history included throughout the fort. Walking around and reading and looking at everything shouldn't take more than an hour or so. Outside you'll be harassed by the usual trinket sellers imploring you to take a look at their wares. Additionally, you... More

We were very tired as we went on our day of arrival! I'd read about here, and it was worth the visit. Not spectacular, but I believe you should tick it off! More