Kigali: Historic and Modern Highlights Walking Tour
ID: GYG1051324-1617099
Category:
Country: Rwanda
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Walk with us through Kigali’s past and present. Enjoy local stories, a tasty snack, simple Kinyarwanda words, and connect with the city’s vibrant spirit.
Get picked up from your hotel or home and join your guide for a walking tour that explores Kigali’s historic roots and modern growth. Stroll through vibrant neighborhoods and hear stories that bring the city’s past and present to life. Along the way, enjoy a tasty local snack and learn simple Kinyarwanda words used by locals. Visit bustling markets and artisan shops where you can browse for souvenirs without pressure. Capture the moment with an optional street photo taken by a local photographer. End your experience relaxing at a cozy café with a traditional drink while chatting with your guide. This tour offers an authentic and friendly way to discover Kigali’s unique spirit.
Highlights
- Discover Kigali’s key historic and modern sites on foot
- Learn common Kinyarwanda words used by locals
- Enjoy a paid for safe snack (grilled maize) as we talk about Rwanda’s food culture
- 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
Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Pickup is within central Kigali only.
Let us know about dietary needs in advance.
The tour involves walking and may not be wheelchair accessible.
Bring small cash for optional purchases.
INCLUDED
- Hotel or home pickup and drop-off within Kigali
- Paid-for local snack
- Bottled water during the tour
- Guide
- WiFi on board
- Time for souvenir browsing at trusted artisan shops
NOT INCLUDED
- Additional food and drinks not mentioned in the tour
- Entrance fees to museums or memorials (if visited inside)
- Tips or gratuities for the guide
- Souvenir purchases
- Transportation outside Kigali city limits
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.
