Kampala: Full day City Tour
ID: GYG643229-1070966
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Country: Uganda
Country: Uganda
Duration: 1 days
Description
Explore Kampala city - the Uganda's capital and learn about it's secrets and history on a guide tour. enjoy the views, see how people live their daily life in the central and top city highlights!
Get ready for your local experience within the city as you visit the top city highlights and sights.
Explore the "King's Palace and you learn about it's history and the where about of Idi Amin and more, this palace is located at Mengo hill, one of the Kampala’s 7 hills that make Kampala. At this place is the palace of the King of Buganda, the most largest tribe in Uganda. It was built in 1885 and measures in impressive 4 square miles, explore the culture and history of Buganda.
Visit the National Museum of Uganda, which is located in Kampala, the capital and was founded in 1908. It contains a library which was started in the 1930’s by a group of scholars. It is also a display of Uganda's cultural heritage where one can see ethnological and natural-historical exhibitions. The Uganda Museum also exhibits of traditional culture, archaeology, history, science, and natural history, old music instrumentals, Stone Age, kabakas’ car, etc.
experience the local markets as you visit Nakasero Market - the Kampala’s most famous market located on foot of Nakasero Hill below Kampala Road just about 50 meters off Entebbe. Nakasero Market is among the biggest and largest markets in Kampala City central business District. The market was established in January 1895, here you can find a variety of huge variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, mostly indigenous to Uganda. Other spices include, legumes, grains, and hand -made.
Visit the Gadaffi Mosque at Old Kampala, This boasts the best view of all of Kampala from the top of its minaret. The mosque itself is also an impressive building and tourists are allowed to walk around it at will (even taking photos). Built by former Libyan leader/dictator Colonel Gadaffi, it is Kampala’s largest mosque
Later in evening visit the Craft Markets, While Uganda may not be known within Africa for its crafts, there is still however some good local stuff being made. If you are just looking for some souvenirs of your time here, the Kampala craft markets offer some good options. The largest craft market is on Buganda road, central Kampala and it has a good selection of artwork, jewelry, wooden and stone sculptures as well as a variety of fabric.
Get ready for your local experience within the city as you visit the top city highlights and sights.
Explore the "King's Palace and you learn about it's history and the where about of Idi Amin and more, this palace is located at Mengo hill, one of the Kampala’s 7 hills that make Kampala. At this place is the palace of the King of Buganda, the most largest tribe in Uganda. It was built in 1885 and measures in impressive 4 square miles, explore the culture and history of Buganda.
Visit the National Museum of Uganda, which is located in Kampala, the capital and was founded in 1908. It contains a library which was started in the 1930’s by a group of scholars. It is also a display of Uganda's cultural heritage where one can see ethnological and natural-historical exhibitions. The Uganda Museum also exhibits of traditional culture, archaeology, history, science, and natural history, old music instrumentals, Stone Age, kabakas’ car, etc.
experience the local markets as you visit Nakasero Market - the Kampala’s most famous market located on foot of Nakasero Hill below Kampala Road just about 50 meters off Entebbe. Nakasero Market is among the biggest and largest markets in Kampala City central business District. The market was established in January 1895, here you can find a variety of huge variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, mostly indigenous to Uganda. Other spices include, legumes, grains, and hand -made.
Visit the Gadaffi Mosque at Old Kampala, This boasts the best view of all of Kampala from the top of its minaret. The mosque itself is also an impressive building and tourists are allowed to walk around it at will (even taking photos). Built by former Libyan leader/dictator Colonel Gadaffi, it is Kampala’s largest mosque
Later in evening visit the Craft Markets, While Uganda may not be known within Africa for its crafts, there is still however some good local stuff being made. If you are just looking for some souvenirs of your time here, the Kampala craft markets offer some good options. The largest craft market is on Buganda road, central Kampala and it has a good selection of artwork, jewelry, wooden and stone sculptures as well as a variety of fabric.
Highlights
- Explore the King's Palace
- Experience the city daily life
- Learn the history and cultures of Uganda
Guiding languages
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.