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Explore Kigali, Rwanda - City Sightseeing Tours & Top Things to Do
With Kigali City Sightseeing, Rwanda-based Countryside Tours helps you explore the heart of Kigali with a professional, friendly local guide and convenient pick-up in Kigali city; your route highlights hands-on stops like Gahanga local market and the Uzuri K&Y workshop for made-in-Rwanda sandals, scenic moments alongside the Akagera river that separates Kigali from the Eastern province and flows toward Victoria lake to help form the Nile river, plus a pass by Akagera National Park and across the border toward Tanzania; you’ll also take in panoramic views from Rebero overlooking the central part of Kigali with the Kigali Convention Centre on the horizon, visit modern hubs like Kigali Heights and the adjacent car-free zone, reflect at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and finish with a refreshing afternoon coffee or local drink at the Ubumwe Grande Hotel rooftop bar, all designed so you can discover more of the city’s culture, craft, nature and key sights.
About this activity in Kigali
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Explore Kigali with a friendly local guide who leads a city circuit including Gahanga market, Rebero viewpoints and the modern Kigali Heights mall.
- See landmark sites such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial and enjoy skyline views toward the Kigali Convention Centre from elevated vantage points.
- Relax with a complimentary cup of coffee, tea or a drink of your choice at the Ubumwe Grande Hotel rooftop bar as part of the itinerary.
- Convenient door-to-door service within Kigali plus onboard complimentary Wi‑Fi and bottled water for comfort during your sightseeing.
Important Information
- Morning (10:00) departures include a vehicle and local driver-guide; afternoon (13:00) tours do not include vehicle transport - confirm your preferred start time when booking.
- Please wear comfortable shoes (sneakers recommended) and stay with the group at stop points to avoid delays; the route is suitable for all fitness levels.
- The Uzuri K&Y sandal workshop visit is temporarily suspended; the guide will adjust the stops to maintain a full Kigali city experience.
- Kigali car-free days (first and last Sunday of the month, 07:00–10:00) affect some road access but the tour continues using alternate routes; indicate your pick-up location in the booking notes.
Meeting Point
Pick-up and drop-off are available anywhere in Kigali-please specify your preferred pick-up point in the booking notes. If you prefer to meet in person, arrange to gather at your hotel lobby or a central landmark such as the Kigali Genocide Memorial main entrance; the guide will confirm the exact meeting spot and time after booking.
Includes
- Bottled water provided throughout the tour to keep you refreshed while exploring Kigali and nearby sites.
- A vehicle with a local driver-guide is included for morning 10h00 tours only; note that the vehicle and driver-guide are not included for afternoon (13h00) tours.
- Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea - or a drink of your choice (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) - at a roof-top bar during the experience.
- Complimentary onboard Wi‑Fi is available so you can stay connected while moving around the city.
- Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali city is included for your convenience.
Excludes
- Any drink beyond the one included item is extra and not covered in the base price.
- Anything not explicitly listed as included in the tour is excluded.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to meet the group using local transit in the area.
- This tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you can join regardless of your activity experience.
- At stop points during the trip you must remain with the group to avoid disappearances that can cause activity delays.
- Wear comfortable footwear such as sneakers or similar shoes recommended for walking around the city and sites.
- Kigali car-free day runs every first and last Sunday of the month from 07h00–10h00; the tour continues here but avoids blocked roads during that period.
- Please mention your preferred pick-up place in the booking notes so we can arrange collection in Kigali city.
- To prevent COVID-19 transmission, Uzuri K&Y workshop for sandals is not visited until further notice.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Great trip great tour guide. He catered to my needs 100%. We seen vervet monkeys and he drove back so that I can get a picture of them
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Summary:
Shadaddy was a fantastic guide and went out of his way to help us. We loved this trip. We asked Olivier to give us a slightly customized change that allowed us to spend more time at the genocide memorial which we highly suggest. Give yourself at least 90 minutes to see the whole museum. Highly recommended!
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I booked this tour for my first day in Rwanda and it was an excellent introduction to Kigali. My guide, Shadady, was so friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. I felt comfortable with him almost immediately and enjoyed my day with him. I learned a lot on the tour and especially appreciated my visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, heartbreaking as it was. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who has just arrived in Kigali and wants to get their bearings and learn more about the city and Rwanda in general!
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Know more about Kigali
You’ll visit Gahanga local market, pass Rebero with panoramic views over the central city and the Kigali Convention Centre on the horizon, stop at Kigali Heights shopping and entertainment centre, walk through the car-free zone, pay respects at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, and finish with a coffee or local drink at Ubumwe Grande Hotel rooftop bar. The route also follows the Akagera river that flows toward Akagera National Park and ultimately into Victoria Lake and the Nile, tying city sightseeing to Rwanda’s broader landscape.
The tour provides pick-up and drop-off anywhere in the city, a vehicle and local driver-guide, bottled water, complimentary onboard wifi, and a cup of coffee/tea or a drink at the rooftop bar. Morning tours depart at 10h00 with these inclusions; afternoon tours at 13h00 do not include bottled water. Please mention your preferred pick-up place in the booking notes.
Wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers, be prepared to stay with the group at stop points to avoid delays, and note that the tour continues during Kigali’s car-free day (first and last Sunday of the month, 07h00–10h00) while avoiding blocked roads.
Yes - the tour showcases local culture through a stop at Gahanga market and includes Uzuri K&Y workshop for made-in-Rwanda sandals to highlight local craftsmanship; note that the Uzuri K&Y workshop visit is temporarily suspended to prevent COVID-19 transmission until further notice.
Yes - the itinerary and stop points are family- and Group-Friendly, suitable for all physical fitness levels, and designed to appeal to families, groups and travelers seeking cultural sightseeing, light outdoor nature experiences and relaxed food-and-drink moments.
You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Public transportation options are available nearby, and anything not explicitly listed as included - for example extra drinks beyond the one provided - is not covered by the tour price.
