Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour give travellers the best expose of the rich cultural history of Bulawayo.
Bulawayo happens to be the centre of the history of Zimbabwe because this is where the major transition happened from before the colonial era to after the colonial era.
Travellers keen in understanding the culture and history of Zimbabwe definitely need to take this tour.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Bulawayo Railway Museum
The Bulawayo Railway Museum is one of the few of its kind in the world. Travellers get to see and experience - A collection of Railway memorabilia - Steam locomotives dating to 1897, - the first locomotives used on the first railway built in Zimbabwe - The museum also has the Rhodes funeral coach which was made specifically for Cecil Rhodes by an American company - The first locomotive to cross the Victoria Falls bridge, the Jack Tar, is among the major highlights of the rich historical collection.
Travellers will see the statue of Joshua Nkomo (Father Zimbabwe), the man who started the liberation struggle in Zimbabwe. Travellers will also walk around the city seeing old buildings dating back to the first European occupation, sandstone buildings on Main Street and the national art gallery.
Options
Bulwayo City Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Alan K,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day touring Bulawayo with Valentine as my guide. We veered off course because there were things I wanted to see that weren't included. It was all accommodated for me and I got to see everything I wanted. I highly recommend Bonisa
Bulawayo city tour
Marcia M,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide, Valentine, was very knowledgeable about the history of the region, the different languages spoken, and the culture. He alwa6had my safety as a priority. He was great
Drive around Bulawayo
W1308IGsoniaa,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was very prompt and reliable. We felt safe and well looked after. As an added bonus he is an all round nice guy. I would definitely recommend.
Awesome experience!
chodiwat,Jan 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, we had a really fun time! Our guide Tinashe was well informed about the historical sites! I particularly loved the Train Musuem, where we got to view Cecil Rhodes’ personal train. I would recommend the tour to anyone visiting Bulaway
Okay tour, just skip the Natural History Museum
tdwtdw,Mar 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The Natural History Museum should be deleted from the tour. At the US $10 admission price, it simply isn't worth it. They should have paid me to go there! The balance of the tour is okay. The guide is very good, very knowledgeable. The Railway Museum is a highlight of the tour. Also, the Nesbitt Castle is excellent, and it's a nice thing to enjoy at the end of the tour. In conclusion, the guide is very good, and the tour is okay, but the Natural History Museum is a rip off, and I wouldn't recommend going there at all.
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