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The Complete Kigali City Tour

About this experience

Enjoy a full day guided tour with pick-up at 9:00 AM after breakfast & drop-off at 7:00 PM. Start at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful tribute to Rwanda’s history. Explore the Kandt House Museum, showcasing pre-colonial life, German colonial rule, and the city’s founding, complete with natural history exhibits. Take in panoramic views from Juru Park before heading to Fazenda Sengha on Mount Kigali for horseback riding, ziplining, archery, and quad biking. Discover Nyandungu Eco-Park’s 121-hectare wetlands, ideal for walks, cycling, and birdwatching. Savor local dishes on a walking food tour in Nyamirambo’s vibrant Biryogo district. Visit Inema Arts Center’s galleries and live performances, then support women’s empowerment at the Nyamirambo Women’s Center. Conclude by exploring modern Kigali, from sleek neighborhoods to bustling markets, gaining insight into the city’s evolution and future vision.

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  • Duration: 10 hr
  • Private experience

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The Complete Kigali City Tour
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Time on the tour10 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), French (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 10 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

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional tour guide

Not included

  • shoppings

Itinerary and highlights

The Kandt House Museum, the residence of the first colonial governor of Rwanda, on behalf of Germany, until the early 1900s. It has three main parts.
The first part presents Rwandan life in all its aspects – social, economic, and political – before the colonial period. The second part traces the experience of the Rwandan people during the colonial period. Richard Kandt’s life and deeds in Rwanda are covered here. The third part covers the history of Kigali, before, during and after the colonial era. There is also a small zoo with crocodiles and snakes on the site. And a small gift shop.

Visit The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a place of remembrance and learning dedicated to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. It offers a powerful experience for visitors, promoting reconciliation and building peace through education.

A walking Food tour at Nyamirambo. A colorful Car free zone street Called Biryogo, The starting point of the Kigali city. Biryogo is famous for the variety of cultures and food. You walk in as you test some of the best food in Kigali.

Inema Art Center Inema Arts Center is an arts center and art gallery located in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda. The center was founded in 2012 by two painters: Innocent Nkurunziza and Emmanuel Nkuranga.

Nyamirambo Women's Center (NWC) Nyamirambo Women’s Center (NWC), a Rwandan NGO, was launched at the end of 2007 by 18 Rwandese women living in Nyamirambo, Kigali. Together they created a project which aimed to address gender-based violence, gender inequality and discrimination. Today, NWC’s mission is to provide education and vocational training to women who do not have the means to pay for such training on their own, so that they can gain better opportunities for employment.

Tour Juru Park and ascend to one of the highest points in Kigali. Take in a panoramic view of the city and surrounding countryside.

Ending the tour by driving around the modern and new establishments in Kigali.

Visit the local market with lots of fresh veggies, fruits, handmade arts and craft market.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Feel free to let us know where we can come for pick up. Share the pick up location.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Vista Safaris

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour

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 10 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Feel free to let us know where we can come for pick up. Share the pick up location.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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