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
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
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.
This tour is worth the experience
Flyer41272538492,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oliver was such a gentleman, I liked the explanations of history and Kigali as whole he was very helpful with negotiations and very knowledgeable. He wanted to show me so much more than I expected and he just exceeded expectations. He is also very professional and kind. I will give an A+ any day.
Friendly guide, on time, good city tour
Timomotimo,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jerry is a great guide! He was on time in picking me up, took me to a great local meal, and I enjoyed exploring the city with him
Very informative and inspiring tour!
kellyaQ1252FX,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this tour solo and had a blast with my tour guide, Olivier! He was very knowledgeable about the country and adapted to my needs (even making time for me to pick up a medication at a pharmacy). Olivier went above and beyond making me feel welcome, safe, and I greatly enjoyed the time.
Amazing tour lead by an amazing person!
PeixeGato,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour not knowing exactly what to expect and I can say with certainty that Jeremiah went above and beyond in ensuring I had a great experience. When a Presidential visit to the Genocide memorial prevented us from visiting when he had planned for us to do so, he quickly pivoted and rearranged the schedule to put that stop later in the day. He didn’t just drive me from one location to another. Along the way, he told me what part of the city we were going through, he pointed out landmarks that I would not have otherwise noticed, and he asked me what kinds of things I was interested and tailored his commentary accordingly. I can’t recommend Jeremiah and this tour company highly enough. I had a wonderful experience!
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