Kigali: Guided City Tour let us learn, enjoy together ❤️
ID: GYG1088545-1671752
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover Kigali’s culture, history, and modern transformation on a guided tour. Visit historical sites, bustling markets, art centers, and iconic landmarks.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel and meet your driver-guide. Head to the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and Rwanda’s reconciliation journey. Then, visit the Camp Kigali Memorial, a site honoring 10 Belgian UN peacekeepers.
Next, take a walking tour through Nyamirambo, Kigali’s oldest district. Experience daily life, colorful streets, and local crafts. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, with options including Heaven Restaurant (fusion cuisine with city views) or Chez Lando (authentic Rwandan dishes).
In the afternoon, explore Kimironko Market, Kigali’s busiest local market, filled with fabrics, fresh produce, and crafts. Discover contemporary Rwandan art at the Inema Arts Center, where you can meet local artists and view exhibitions.
End your tour with a photo stop at the Kigali Convention Centre & Kigali Heights, one of Rwanda’s most iconic modern landmarks. Return to your hotel around 6:00 PM.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of Kigali
- Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial and learn about Rwanda’s past
- Explore the bustling Kimironko Market and discover local crafts
- Discover contemporary Rwandan art at the Inema Arts Center
- Enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests and preferences
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour covers historical, cultural, and modern sites in Kigali.
Flexible itinerary tailored to your interests.
Perfect for first-time visitors to Rwanda.
Meeting Point
Default Meeting Point: You will be picked up at your hotel within Kigali. Please wait at the reception area of your hotel 10 minutes before departure.
Alternative Meeting Point (if arranged in advance):
Kigali Convention Centre (Main Entrance) – recognizable by its dome-shaped building lit at night.
Kigali Genocide Memorial (Main Gate) – a central and easy-to-find landmark in the city.
How to Recognize Your Guide
You will know your guide by his name which is on his get your guide account.
INCLUDED
- Professional English/French-speaking guide
- Private transport with air-conditioning
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees to all sites
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals & drinks (unless requested in advance)
- Personal expenses & souvenirs
- Tips for guide/driver
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.
