Kigali City Tour: History, Art and Local Highlights.
Overview
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Discover Kigali on a flexible city tour that goes beyond the typical sights. Explore powerful historical landmarks, vibrant markets, colorful neighborhoods, and inspiring art galleries while gaining insight from a knowledgeable local guide. The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off for your convenience, as well as a delicious Rwandan lunch at a local restaurant. Whether your interest is history, culture, or everyday life, this tour gives you a well-rounded view of Kigali and a deeper connection to Rwanda’s capital.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for wheelchair users
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kigali
The drive-guide will pick you up from your provided location
Kigali Genocide Memorial
Your driver-guide will take you to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a powerful and somber site that honors the victims of the 1994 genocide. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it serves as a place of remembrance, education, and reflection on Rwanda’s history. Entry is free, but for a deeper understanding, an audio guide is available for $20—an insightful addition that also helps support the memorial’s work. Please remember to dress appropriately for this solemn visit.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Professional local driver-guide
Lunch and a soft drinks will be provided in a local restaurant
Breakfast
optional visits: Inema Art Gallery , Kandt House Museum (fee varies by nationality)
Personal expenses
Tips (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Kigali City Tour
Car
Pickup included
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t hesitate to book!
kamran7777,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with the main man Jerry. He explained the itinerary of the day clearly but showed he was flexible to cater to my personal interests hence we stopped off for a drink at the Hotel Des Mille Collines which of course has its place in Rwandas’ recent history. Jerry escorted our group around the market which for newbies can be quite intimidating as some vendors can be persistent, but Jerry guided us through professionally. We finished the day off with Jerry allowing me to DJ in the car and we sung and danced along to some big afrobeats tunes. JUGUMILAAAA JUGAMILA haha. Thanks Jerry! Would highly recommend this tour.
Day in Kigali
867gariy,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great way to spend the day and get a good overall of Kigali. Our guide, Jerry was great, patient and allowing plenty of time at the various stops. Lunch was delicious. Well worth the time and money!
Inspiring Tour
P7545TXkarenm,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After a business focused trip we had 2 days to explore. We did a day tour of Kigali with Jeremiah (Jerry) and it was simply the best. To tour with someone who knows the city, history, culture so well and loves sharing it (like it's his first time telling the stories) made the tour so very enlightening, enjoyable and rich. We did more than sightseeing, we felt like we got to know a people. Jerry was keen on what we wanted to experience and tailored the experience accordingly. A tour that we will always remember.
Kigali city overview
Byron A,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good overview of Kigali city. The tour hits several highlights. A good mix of driving, walking etc. Lunch spot was nice, felt authentic. I would recommend this tour for anyone with limited time in Kigali or just wanting a good overview and hitting some of the main highlights as well. Tour duration was roughly 6 hrs. The guide, Jerry, was communicative on WhatsApp the evening before the tour. He was on time the next morning. Nice comfortable roomy vehicle with WiFi.
Kigali city overview
Titles-1939,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good city overview of Kigali. The tour lasts 6 or so hours and covers several highlights of the city. It's a nice variety of the Genocide Memorial, the main market, neighborhoods, light walking, viewpoints etc. If you only have a short time in Kigali this is a good tour to do. Or even for longer stays do at the beginning. Our guide Jerry was very communicative and patient taking us around. Definitely recommend.
Highly recommended.
T4732BDmatthiass,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great city tour with Jerry. The stopping points were top chosen. Mine got a great impression of Kigali: History, culture and people!
Great experience!
morenike2016,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had an amazing time on this tour. Our tour guide Jerry was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Five star rating.
A day with Jeremiah
Pioneer775874,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Uniquely suited as a Kigali ambassador to visitors far and wide, Jerry is knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly. We learned so much about Kigali and the country of Rwanda. The tour with Jerry was a highlight of our trip.
I had a great experience...
Jillian V,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great experience with Olivier for the Kigali city tour. Olivier is an incredibly kind and knowledgeable tour guide. I was traveling solo, the tour was myself and one other person and Olivier was happy to tailor the itinerary based on our preferences. He also took some great photos that he sent afterwards! It was a perfect activity for my first day in Kigali to get to know the city. I would absolutely book again and recommend to anyone!
Overall great experience
MarkSzekesfehervar,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great sights, professional and knowledgeable guide. Flexible planning, the guide kept the schedule open and we could decide after every sight what we would do next. One part that I was not fond of was the feeling that I was expected to buy something everywhere we went - but this might just be bothersome to me.
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