About this experience
Our guides are passionate about gastronomy, history, art and culture.
We have crafted authentic and off the beaten path tours for those willing to explore the hidden gems of Kigali.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 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
- Private transportation
- Bottled Water
Not included
- Food and Drinks during lunch break
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Audio guides at the genocide memorial ($20 per person)
Itinerary and highlights
The Kigali Genocide Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the victims of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. This significant site serves as the final resting place for over 250,000 individuals, offering a powerful reminder of the tragic events that unfolded during that dark period in Rwanda's history.
The memorial not only honors those who lost their lives but also serves as an educational center, promoting peace and reconciliation. Visitors can explore exhibits that detail the causes, events, and aftermath of the genocide, fostering understanding and ensuring that future generations never forget this crucial chapter in Rwanda's past.
The largest local market with lots of handicrafts, grocery stores and meat shop.
We explore two of the best art galleries in town and engage with the local artists.
We talk a walk in the old town and visit the Nyamirambo Women Centre and explore the local cuisine.
After lunch, we stop at Talking Through Art shop to visit an association of desabled women who weave the most beautiful baskets and crafts in Rwanda.
We will take a short break here and get an opportunity to taste the Rwandan coffee
We visit this cooperative of women who make the best traditional clothes using the African fabrics.
We visit another beautiful art galleries with perhaps the most diverse collection.
Meeting and pickup information
- Our tour guide will greet guests while holding a sign displaying the name of the lead traveler or organization. For easy identification, the guide will be wearing a distinctive company badge.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- YAMBI Tours & Adventures
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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