Kigali City Sightseeing

Overview

Available languages

English

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With Kigali City Sightseeing, Countryside Tours-Rwanda helps you discover different parts of Kigali city with a professional and friendly local tour guide. For convenience, a pick-up in Kigali city is provided. The City sightseeing include Gahanga local market, Uzuri K&Y workshop for made in Rwanda sandals, Akagera; the river separating Kigali from the Eastern province and which will pass through Akagera National Park separating Rwanda and Tanzania. This river continues its way into Victoria lake and further to form Nile river. The city tour passes via Rebero, with the view overlooking the central part of Kigali city and the Kigali Convention Centre in the horizon and goes on to Kigali Heights-one of the modern shopping and entertainment centres, the car-free zone for, to Kigali Genocide Memorial and finally, Ubumwe Grande Hotel rooftop bar for a refreshing afternoon coffee or a local drink of choice.

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Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

At stop points during the trip, it is necessary to remain within the group so as to avoid disappearances which can result into activity delay.

Shoes: Sneakers or any other comfortable shoes

Kigali car-free day: Every first and last sunday of a month, 07h00-10h00. The tour goes on but we avoid the blocked roads

PLEASE MENTION THE PICK-UP PLACE IN THE NOTES

To prevent Covid-19 transmission, Uzuri K&Y workshop for sandals IS NOT VISITED until further notice

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Vehicle and a local driver-guide

Only for morning 10h00 tours, not included for afternoon (13h00) tours.

A cup of coffee/tea or a drink (alcohol/non-alcohol) of choice at Roof-top bar

Complimentary WiFi onboard the vehicle

Pick-up and drop-off anywhere in Kigali city

Extra to one drink

Anything not explicitly included in the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Kigali

After pick-up, we drive sightseeing the city as we head to Gahanga local market, our first stop. The drive takes 20 min approx.

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Walk through Gahanga, a local market in the outskirts of Kigali city. You will experience the daily local market livelihood which is different from the shopping mall style. Vendors in the market, mainly ladies, are welcoming and accommodating. In case you would like to take a picture, please ask the guide to request for you.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Shared Kigali City Sightseeing

Pickup included

Private non-shared, Flex start

Private non-shared tour: Private non-shared with others. Other aspects remain the same. We accommodate special requests within standard tour duration.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.76

49 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Would do it again
Jeff B,
Dec 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
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
Great service for a great day in Kigali.
SteveBierfeldt,
Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Great Introduction to Kigali and Rwanda
arabelleo2024,
Aug 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Must Go to Rwanda
Navigate27394690982,
Jun 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Are guide John Paul gave us new insights/information about Hotel Rwanda. Also the views were spectacular. The food at the local restaurant was delicious. A It has been great being here in Kigali.
Very good
ryanc3,
Feb 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Used this company to do a kigali city tour, and they were good and informative, picked us up from are hotel at the allocated time and took us on a city tour ,complete with WiFi in the car ,the guide told us lots and was informative,recommend to use this company if ever in Rwanda.
Amazing, shocking, beautiful
654kevinj,
Dec 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing and unforgettable time on our city tour. Our guide Jean Paul was incredibly patient and helped us connect with the country and people. We loved that we didn't only go the tourist spots and that entrance and food costs were included in the price. Great for people like us on a budget. It was worth the cost and we would recommend this tour to anyone.
Enjoyed every minute!
205cressidaj,
Sep 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I really enjoyed myself. I highly recommend this tour! Wish it was longer! My favorite part was definitely the rooftop scene towards the end (pictured). Great view.
Company of Tour Guide was...
MUHAMMADARIF R,
Jul 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00
Company of Tour Guide was fantastic. He was very professional. Tour Itinerary was also very good. I would recommend it.
A great way to get to know Kigali!
Lisa S,
Jul 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shadady Nzirorera was a great guide sharing lots of local stories along the tour. Countryside Tours Rwanda was very accommodating and inclusive for this solo traveller.
Great Experience!!
lr5569,
Apr 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Olivier and Cedric were our guides on this tour we took with friends at the end of a conference. They were on time, friendly, knowledgeable and adaptable. I made changes to our reservations 3 times and Olivier was always flexible in making changes. The meal and refreshments were fantastic. The tour to the local market was also excellent. Highly, highly recommended.

From US$95.00