Kampala Historical City Walking Tours.
ID: GYG502010-885383
Category:
Country: Uganda
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Gain an intimate overview of vibrant Kampala on a shared walking tour led by a local, ideal for first-time visitors to the Ugandan capital. Visit a combination of top attractions and hidden gems.
Full Description.
Embark on a half day walking tour of Kampala with a local guide.Discover both popular and lesser-known landmarks, and get a taste of local life in bustling markets. Opt to upgrade your experience to include a 1-hour visit to the Gaddafi National Mosque at the end of the walking tour.
Meet up at the Craft Market on Buganda Road and receive a briefing from the guide. Then, visit historical monuments and noteworthy government installations like Constitutional Square, the World War Memorial Monument, Independence Monument, the King Muteesa II Monument, and the Main Post Office. Take a toilet/refreshment break at a popular local café.
Next, cross to activity-filled downtown Kampala and experience the hubbub of Nakasero Market, the Old Taxi Park, and Owino Market. Taste street food, smell herbs and spices, and shop for local fabrics. Finish with an optional boda (local motorbike taxi) ride back to the Craft Market or walk if you prefer and round off your experience by shopping for souvenirs or sampling local coffee at the 1000 Cups cafe.
You will also tour Gaddafi National Mosque, officially the Uganda National Mosque, you will ride a boda to the mosque and spend 1 hour touring it. Climb to the top of the minaret and get the best view of the city. See how the city expanded out from the spot where Fredrick Lugard established the old city of Kampala. Finally, conclude your tour by returning to the Craft Market by boda.
Highlights
- ✓Taste fresh in-season fruit in local markets and try curious street food.
- ✓Learn about the important events in Kampala's history .
- ✓Engage with the vibrant people of the city and attempt to out-haggle a local.
- ✓Discover Kampala City on foot.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
✓All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
✓Much of the tour is walking.
✓This tour will take place rain or shine.
✓Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
✓The guide will be holding a sign with your last name on it.
✓The driver will pick you up at the designated city bus stop, hotel or apartments.
✓Drivers will wait no longer than 25 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
