Kampala: Private Guided Market Tour with Hotel Transfers

Explore Kampala's vibrant markets on a guided tour with private transfers. Discover the city's bustling markets, interact with vendors, and sample local street food.
Discover the vibrant soul of Kampala through its bustling markets on a guided full-day tour with private transfers. This immersive experience takes you beyond the city’s landmarks and into the heart of everyday life, where colours, aromas, and voices blend into a lively symphony. From fresh produce to textiles, crafts, and street food, each market has its own character and charm, offering a fascinating glimpse into Ugandan culture and commerce.

Bagala Craft Market:
This market is a haven for souvenirs and crafts, where you can buy locally made art, jewellery, textiles, and other unique handicrafts. It’s a great place to engage with local artisans and pick up meaningful keepsakes

Owino Market
Your professional guide will lead you to Owino Market, Kampala’s largest and most famous trading hub. Known locally as St. Balikuddembe Market, Owino is a maze of stalls selling second-hand clothes, shoes, fabrics, and household goods. It’s chaotic yet captivating, perfect for those eager to experience Kampala’s energy up close.

Nakasero Market
Next, stroll through the more orderly Nakasero Market, a favourite for fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and traditional medicines. This market is not only a food lover’s paradise but also a chance to interact with friendly vendors and learn about local ingredients.

Nakawa Market
This is located near Makerere University and the industrial area. Here, farmers bring in fresh produce, fish, and poultry directly from rural areas. It’s one of Kampala’s busiest food markets, offering insight into the city’s farm-to-table trade.

Kalerwe
A short drive takes you to Kalerwe Market, another popular food hub where fresh cassava, matoke (bananas), and seasonal greens dominate the stalls. This market is particularly vibrant in the mornings, with traders unloading trucks filled with regional specialities.

Kisekka Market
For a change of pace, visit Kisekka Market, well-known for auto parts, hardware, and mechanical workshops. This market reflects Kampala’s industrious spirit and gives you a sense of the city’s resourcefulness and entrepreneurial drive.

Wandegeya Market
Finally, stop at Wandegeya Market, a lively mix of fresh produce, meats, and food stalls popular with university students. Here, you may sample local street delicacies such as rolex (a rolled chapati with eggs and vegetables) or freshly grilled meat skewers.

Whether you’re interested in food, culture, or everyday commerce, this private market tour offers a unique and authentic perspective of Kampala’s beating heart.

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.

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.