Kigali City Sightseeing
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Is Kigali City Sightseeing worth booking?
Kigali City Sightseeing is a 7-hour experience in Kigali, Rwanda, from $81 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 53 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (53)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $81 per person
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
What you get
- Bottled water
- Vehicle and a local driver-guide
- Lunch
- 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
About this experience
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. With Us, You Explore Better!
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Vehicle and a local driver-guide
- Lunch
- 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
Not included
- Extra to one drink
- Anything not explicitly included in the tour
What you'll see and do
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 here
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 here
Uzuri K&Y workshop: Note: Not available on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays At Uzuri K&Y workshop, you will witness a group of many young girls and boys, all participating in the made in Rwanda shoe-making chain. In line with the Government of Rwanda skill enhancement policy among the youth, the workshop hosts both the apprentices and the employees. The factory employees come from the apprentice pool. The finished products from the workshop are shelved in the Uzuri K&Y showroom. Later during the tour, you will visit the showroom and you can buy a souvenir to take home and support their initiative.
25 minutes here
Akagera is 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. At Akagera river, you enjoy the beautiful scenery of its marshland and its surrounding hills. After that, we will have a stop-over at Rebero mount to enjoy the view of the central Kigali city and Kigali Conventional Centre in the horizon.
30 minutes here
Visit the Uzuri K&Y showroom for the made in Rwanda sandals. Located in Kigali Heights, one of the modern Kigali city shopping and entertainment centres, the visit of Uzuri K&Y showroom to witness the finished products of the earlier visited workshop.
30 minutes here
Then, get to the buffet-style lunch and enjoy as per your preferences. We estimate spending one hour approx. at the lunch place.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Drive for 15 min and walk through Kigali car-free zone, visit a handcraft shop before driving through Nyamirambo area, one of the oldest suburbs of Kigali city.
60 minutes here
Kigali Genocide Memorial
For 1h15 min approx., visit Kigali Genocide Memorial. Reaching the reception, the genocide memorial staff will brief you on how to go about the visit. In addition, visitors can rent an audio guide device to give you a more elaborate explanation on each stop within the memorial.
75 minutes here · Admission included
Unwind yourself at Ubumwe Grande Hotel rooftop bar. Share an afternoon coffee, tea or any drink (alcohol/non-alcohol) with your guide while having a magnificent view of Kigali city. As this is the last activity, the guide will de-brief and drop you off to your preferred place in Kigali City.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
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
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Countryside Tours-Rwanda
Know before you go
- 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
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Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 6+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $81 to $175
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 19
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 83
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Kigali City Sightseeing: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kigali.
How much does Kigali City Sightseeing cost?
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Prices start at $81 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kigali usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Kigali City Sightseeing take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kigali is not rushed.
Is Kigali City Sightseeing worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 53 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kigali, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Kigali City Sightseeing?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Kigali City Sightseeing suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 6. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 7-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Kigali City Sightseeing?
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Around 19 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kigali can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kigali and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Kigali City Sightseeing start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kigali within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kigali?
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On Outty we rank every Kigali experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4, One Day Akagera Wildlife Safari, Kigali City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kigali?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kigali?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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