Rwanda Traditional & Modern Drinks Tour
ID: GYG1036493-1598042
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Taste Rwanda’s past and present through local drinks. From milk traditions to coffee, beer, and spirits, enjoy a cultural journey with stories and tastings along the way.
Discover Rwanda’s culture through its drinks on this guided experience. Begin with stories of traditional beverages like milk traditions and banana beer, once central to community life. Then move into Rwanda’s modern flavors, sampling locally roasted coffee, craft beers, and a visit to a small distillery producing gin or vodka. Along the way, your host shares the history, symbolism, and social role of each drink, turning every sip into a story. This tour blends culture and taste, offering a unique way to connect with Rwanda beyond the usual sightseeing. Perfect for curious travelers who enjoy food, drink, and authentic encounters.
Highlights
- Taste authentic Rwandan coffee, tea, milk, banana beer, and craft spirits.
- Visit local farms and cooperatives to meet the people behind each drink.
- Browse authentic souvenirs at trusted artisan shops without pressure
- Relax with a refreshing local drink at a cozy café to end the tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-The tour includes an optional stop at a local craft distillery for spirits tasting.
-You will engage directly with local farmers and community members who share their traditions.
-Learn about both traditional and modern Rwandan drinks through hands-on experiences.
-Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies before booking.
-Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as some walking on uneven terrain is involved.
INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop-off from Kigali or Musanze accommodations.
- Professional English-speaking guide.
- Visits to tea plantations and coffee farms.
- Traditional banana beer (imitobe) tasting experience.
- Tour and tasting at a local craft distillery (e.g., Virunga Mountain Spirits).
- Coffee roasting and brewing demonstration.
- Rwandan snack platter or light lunch.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Small souvenir.
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional).
- Extra drinks or meals not listed in the itinerary.
- Souvenirs beyond the included coffee or tea pack.
- Travel insurance.
- Additional stops or itinerary changes (may incur extra fees).
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.
