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1 day Kigali city tour

About this experience

Our English/ French speaking tour guide will pick you from where you will be staying in Kigali around 10h Am after breakfast, with Private vehicle, short briefing then proceeds with Kigali city tour and end around 3h Pm
Kigali is Rwanda’s capital city and was named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda. The city is built on several hills and valleys. Kigali compromises of 3 major districts and these include Nyarugenge, Kicukiro and Gasabo. Our Kigali city tour excursion explores the major historical and cultural sites of Rwanda. The trip
begins after breakfast.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr–5 hr
  • Private experience

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1 day Kigali city tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr–5 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), English (written information), French (live guide), French (written information), Spanish (audio guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 1 hr–5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Driver guide
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • all entry fees related of museums

Not included

  • Tips, shopping fee

Itinerary and highlights

Memorial
The Kigali Genocide Memorial includes three permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. There is also a children’s memorial and an exhibition on the history of genocidal violence around the world. The Education Centre, Gardens, and Genocide Archive of Rwanda form part of a meaningful tribute to those who perished, and provide a powerful educational tool for visitors.

Africa, Rwanda, kigali capital city, the largest farmer's market located , has become a tourist attraction, where foreign tourists can learn about the most real life state of Africans. The lively market is full of fruits, Popularity, fireworks, different type clothes, hand made (souvenirs ), etc... this is the most simple image of Africans life, At the entrance of the market, there are uniformly dressed yellow porters, their clothes printed with numbers, specially for the guests to carry bags, carry, by the market management, do not wear uniforms will be fined.

Mount Kigali or Mont Kigali in French, is a hill in Kigali City, Rwanda, after which the city was named. Mount Kigali is located directly West of the city center in Nyarugenge District. The majority of Nyarugenge District is located on the slopes of Mont Kigali. The western slopes of Mount Kigali end in the valley of the river Nyabarongo. At a height of 1,853 metres (6,079 ft), along with the taller Mont Jali at 2,078 metres (6,818 ft) directly to its North, it dominates over other hills in the city as they rise between 1300 and 1600 m. As a result, Mount Kigali offers expansive views of the entire city of Kigali to the east and north, the Southern Province to the west and south, and the Eastern Province to the east and south.

Meeting and pickup information

  • our car waiting in parking with silverbird tours sign and driver guide with t-shirt
  • our car waiting in parking with silverbird tours sign
  • kn 1 ave Nyarugenge , Kiyovu

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • English — Written
  • French — Guide
  • French — Written
  • Spanish — Audio
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Silverbird Tours Agency

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr–5 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
kn 1 ave Nyarugenge , Kiyovu
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), English (written information), French (live guide), French (written information), Spanish (audio guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–11; Youth tickets: age 12–15; Adult tickets: age 16+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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