Kigali: Full-Day City Tour with Lunch and Coffee Tasting

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ID: GYG1353428-2065457
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Country: Rwanda

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Discover Kigali's history and culture on a full-day city tour. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, explore the vibrant Kimironko Market, and enjoy a traditional Rwandan lunch.
Begin your day with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a peaceful and deeply moving site that honors the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Explore educational indoor exhibits, mass graves, and beautifully landscaped memorial gardens that offer a serene space for reflection.

Next, head to the Kandt House Museum to explore Rwanda's colonial history.

Continue to Kimironko Market, Kigali’s largest and busiest covered market. Immerse yourself in daily local life as you browse stalls filled with colorful tropical fruits, vegetables, local spices, traditional Kitenge fabrics, and handmade crafts.

Stop at a local restaurant to sample authentic Rwandan cuisine. Savor dishes like brochettes (skewered goat, beef, or fish), ugali, matooke, beans, and fresh local tilapia.

Visit a specialized local café or roastery to taste world-class, freshly brewed Rwandan single-origin Arabica coffee. Learn about its production from bean to cup.

Embark on a walking tour of Nyamirambo, one of Kigali's oldest, most vibrant, and multicultural neighborhoods. Often coordinated with local initiatives like the Nyamirambo Women’s Center, this tour highlights community life, local milk bars, and neighborhood tailor shops.

Explore Caplaki Craft Village, a dedicated collection of wooden huts where local artisans display traditional Agaseke baskets, wood carvings, and handmade jewelry—ideal for souvenir shopping.

End your day with a drive up Mount Kigali, the city's highest hill, to catch breathtaking, panoramic views of the entire metropolis stretching across the rolling ridges and valleys, especially beautiful as the late afternoon light hits the city.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and history of Kigali on a city tour
  • Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and learn about Rwanda's past
  • Explore the bustling Kimironko Market and sample local cuisine
  • Enjoy a traditional Rwandan lunch and taste freshly brewed coffee
  • Take in panoramic views of the city from Mount Kigali Viewpoint

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes.
Bring cash for purchases at local markets and craft villages.
Sunscreen is recommended for protection against the sun.
INCLUDED
  • Visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial
  • Visit to Kimironko Market
  • Traditional Rwandan Lunch
  • Rwandan Coffee Experience
  • Nyamirambo Neighborhood Walking Tour
  • Visit to Caplaki Craft Village
  • Visit to Mount Kigali Viewpoint
  • Professional English speaking driver guide
  • Pickup and drop off
NOT INCLUDED
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

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.