All Inclusive Bulawayo City and Township Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Discover the rich cultural heritage of Bulawayo, the City of Kings, on this immersive tour. Learn about the city's history as the first settlement of the Ndebele Kings at the prime location of Bulawayo Dolobho. Delve into the development of Zimbabwe's railway system at the Railway Museum, where you can see Cecil Rhodes' personal railway coach from 1897. Marvel at the stunning Victorian-era architecture of the post office, Art Gallery, Exchange Building, City Hall, and Joshua Nkomo statue along the main street. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the oldest township, Makokoba, as our local guide takes you on a tour of the area's oldest homes and introduces you to its residents. Experience the flavors of the local cuisine at nearby eateries, and pass through the arts and crafts center, where local artisans are at work. Don't forget to bring your walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent to fully enjoy this unforgettable experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bulawayo Railway Museum
The Bulawayo Railway Museum is a historical site in Zimbabwe, showcasing a collection of vintage locomotives, carriages, and artifacts that illustrate the country's railway heritage and its role in shaping transportation and trade. Its oldest exhibits date back to 1897, and include Cecil Rhodes' personal railway coach.
National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo
The architecture along Main Street in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, is a blend of colonial influences and modern designs. The street features a mix of historic buildings with intricate facades, reflecting Victorian and Edwardian styles, alongside contemporary structures. The architectural diversity highlights the city's rich history and its evolution into a vibrant urban center.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks
Complimentary digital photos
Pick up and drop off
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Admission Tickets to Railway Museum
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All Inclusive Bulawayo City and Township Tour
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enya
enyaw2026,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We got a private tour of Bulawayo where the guide gave us interesting facts about the history of the different places in town, and we also got to meet the local people exercise their profession in their everyday life, and much more! Further we went to the train museum to look at the railway history of Bulawayo. To finish the trip off, we went to the black suburbs where we got to talk to the locals and had a picnic with snacks of our choice. Overall, me and my family had a lovely time getting to know the town of Bulawayo, and we are very grateful for our well knowledge tour guide Blessing!
Educational
Thomas A,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Blessing's tour of Bulawayo was outstanding. into great detail about how Mzilikazi settled in Western Zimbabwe and founded the Matabele Kingdom in the 1830s. The people he led became known as the Ndebele and they settled near Bulawayo. He also explained how his son, King Lobengula, fought against the Cecil Rhode's British South Africa Company (BSAC) in the First Matabele War and the First Chimurenga (Second Matabele War). Overall it was an excellent tour!
Great tour to get to know he city
murungu19,Oct 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to get to know the city. Blessing has a huge knowledge on local culture and history..and went out of his way to please us. Thanks so much for all your help and guiding.
Great tour and Great guide
365timothyb,Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting and informative tour. Blessing, our guide, was very knowledgeable and a delight. Unfortunately, we couldn't tour the Nesbitt Castle as it was a holiday but the Railway Musuem is great. Overall, the tour is definitely worth the time and money.
Great and informative afternoon.
emma s,Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly knowledgable guide, relaxed afternoon and didn’t feel rushed, plenty to see and felt like we were with a friend. Would 100% recommend if you have an afternoon free in Bulawayo.
Tour of the main part of the city
phelguer,Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A complete tour of the city. For me the highlight was the railway museum, personally I really enjoyed it as you can walk around freely and see a wide variety of trains. In addition to the information provided by the guide, he included cold drinks to alleviate the great heat that was in the city in October.
Fantastic tour with Blessing, highly recommend
Stephen H,Oct 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Blessing who was knowledgable, engaging and made the tour experience really enjoyable. The Railway Museum was a particular highlight and the tour is well organised with transport provided along with hotel pick up. Blessing also made time for us to see Centenary Park which was a special request and greatly appreciated - we enjoyed hearing the stories of his experiences living in Bulawayo! Highly recommended tour.
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