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Rwanda's best days out.
The 8 best food tours in Rwanda, with what each day actually involves, the operators who run them, and what you can expect to pay.
Walk Kigali’s Nyamirambo on a guided food tour with 7 tastings, water and soda, and a sweet finish at Papa Kigali.
“Our host Gaella Irakoze made us feel as part of the city scene by taking us to 5 delicious spots to eat local food! It was great to walk to the different venues and see and taste Kigali.”
Three hours in Kigali with Aline: Genocide Memorial, Niyo Art Center, Biryogo street food, the Kigali sign, and Kimironko Market.
“Alina took her time to explain everything in details for us and she was very passionate about it.”
Taste Rwanda in Kigali’s Nyamirambo on a 3-hour walking tour with 9 tastings, painted car-free streets, and non-alcoholic drinks.
“I had a great time on this tour! They accommodated my pescetarian restrictions, and we walked and talked easily during the tour. Joselyto was a super tour and shared fun stories with me while we ate really tasty things. I would do it again!”
Kigali village day with a Rwandan family: cook local food, village walk, drumming and dance, plus coffee or banana beer options.
“Serge was a great guide, but I think it's overpriced for what's included. However, I'd still recommend it, the drumming lesson was definitely a highlight of my trip.”
Private Kigali highlights with a local expert, panoramic Mt. Kigali views, major museums, and included Rwandan lunch—plus market or women’s center.
“I had an amazing experience, largely thanks to our guide, Ben. He was not only an excellent host but also incredibly knowledgeable about Rwanda's rich history and the diverse areas of Kigali. I learned numerous fascinating anecdotes about the city that truly enhanced my unRead more”
Kigali’s chef-led vegan fine dining with a 6-course tasting menu of Rwandan produce, smart-casual elegance, and close, personal service.
“J’ai beaucoup apprécié l’ambiance intimiste du restaurant, avec des tables bien espacées qui permettent de profiter d’un moment calme et agréable. Le service était chaleureux et attentionné, et le rapport qualité-prix est globalement très bon. Cependant, deux petits points pourraient être améliorés : la présentation des plats, qui manquait un peu de raffinement visuel par…”
A 2-hour Kigali food tour mixing Rwandan classics and Syrian flavors, with veg options and ginger-lemon sugarcane juice for $35.
“I booked this food tour for my son and I on our short stay in Rwanda. Our tour guide, Gloria was very friendly, helpful, engaging, and she has a very kind and attentive spirit. She made sure to contact me the day before as well as the day of the tour. This was one of…”
Join a 2.5-hour Kigali walking food tour in Remera with included dinner, cocktails, and West African meets East African flavors.
“Wow! What an amazing experience! Our guide, Yves, made this one of the best food tours we have ever been on (and we go on a LOT!). We went to local places that we would have never found or gone to on our own in Kigali. All the food wRead more”
