RWANDA
Rwanda's best days out.
The 11 best guided tours in Rwanda, with what each day actually involves, the operators who run them, and what you can expect to pay.
150-minute Kigali walking tour with Gloria: Biryogo street food, Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, Inema Art Centre, and Downtown.
“Gloria was just amazing. She is so friendly and tells you a lot about Kigali/Rwanda with an open and honest mind. She changed the route according to what I had already visited. I can only recommend doing the tour with her. She is the best!”
Small-group Kigali city tour with a local guide and driver. Genocide Memorial, city views, art stops, markets, lunch, and comfort.
“Hurry was an awesome tour guide - very informative - took us to great places and fun to be around - Hurry is your man 👍”
Three hours in Kigali with Aline: Genocide Memorial, Niyo Art Center, Biryogo street food, the Kigali sign, and Kimironko Market.
“My tour guide A-line was so pleasant, welcoming and had a good mastery of every location we visited. She also went above and beyond to make sure my experience was top notch!”
Walk Kigali’s center with a guide for $29: car-free streets, coffee, street art, a moving Belgian memorial, women’s crafts, and contemporary art.
“I wanted to see as much of Kigali as possible and I’m really glad I did both tours. The walking tour gave me a completely different perspective. We explored neighborhoods I wouldn’t have found on my own and learned about the little details thRead more”
2-hour Kigali walking tour from Norrsken House Kigali with an English guide, the Belgian memorial, Nyamirambo, local crafts, and hill views for $25.
“Excellent walking tour. Jeremiah (Jerry) is very knowledgeable and personable. Having grown up in Kigali, he has a great perspective to add as we visited various locations. Highly recommend this tour.”
Private half-day Kigali tour with Genocide Memorial, contemporary art stops, specialty coffee, and a women’s center NGO visit, with pickup.
“Oscar our tour guide was excellent in every way. He is a professional who takes his job seriously. He made sure we saw all the interesting sites, including the national genocide museum, an art gallery, the city market and Mt. Kigali. Oscar knowRead more”
1-day guided gorilla trek from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, with permits, lunch, and early pickup for a once-in-life encounter.
“The trip was very exciting .The mountain trek adventure up the mountains to reach the Gorilla family was a experience worth for nature enthusiast.”
Guided Akagera day safari from Kigali: pop-up roof vehicle, binoculars, park fees, and Lake Ihema wildlife spotting.
“I went on this safari solo and had a great time! My guide Emile was awesome and knew all the best spots to see animals. He was always patient and willing to wait for me to get the best pictures.”
A guided 6-hour Kigali tour with local expert Niyongabo Meschack, mixing the Genocide Memorial, markets, art stops, and Rwandan food.
“Terrible, unprofessional. This isn't a tour so much as it is a scam run by a guy looking to make some easy money from tourists. The description clearly states that pickup is included, but he tells you the night before (when it is too late to cancel) that transportation is not included. You have to…”
A private 6-hour Kigali motorbike tour with an English guide, hotel pickup, scenic stops, markets, and a guided Genocide Memorial walk.
“I did this motorbike city tour in Kigali and I honestly can’t recommend it enough — make sure to ask for Japhet as your driver. He’s incredibly kind, humble, and down to earth. Throughout the ride we had deep and meaningful conversations about Rwandan life, the culture, and how the country has evolved since the…”
A 6-hour guided loop through Kigali’s key culture spots, from the Genocide Memorial to markets and modern art, with an expert guide.
