RWANDA
Rwanda's best days out.
The 15 best walking 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.
“Very insightful and fun😅.. Gloria is passionate about what she does”
Walk Kigali with a local guide: art, a UN memorial, a women’s center, and the City Market. 2.5 hours, $30, bottled water included.
“This was a big waste of time and money. I got nothing out of it. The guy leading the tour has nothing to offer. If this tour isn't removed from the tour offerings then something is very wrong.”
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.”
Private canopy walk day trip from Kigali to Nyungwe Forest: high bridges, monkey sightings, museum culture stops, lunch, and water.
“Darius was absolutely amazing!!! He is so kind and educational. He made our trip light weight and easy. He was so much fun and made our Kigali trip very interesting. Thank you so much Darius!!”
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.
“After our gorilla trekking adventure, my husband and I wanted to explore Kigali before heading home, and booking this walking city tour with Jeremiah was the best decision we made. The weather was beautiful, and walking through the city felt so welcoming everywhere we went. Jeremiah is incredibly knowledgeable and shared insights about the city…”
Private 90-minute Kigali walk with a guide. See genocide memorial and key sites plus the city market; tickets for 2 stops included.
“Oscar was great. Was happy to have chosen this company. We went to the famous hotel and around the downtown area.”
Taste Rwanda in Kigali’s Nyamirambo on a 3-hour walking tour with 9 tastings, painted car-free streets, and non-alcoholic drinks.
“A great way to taste the traditional cuisine of Rwanda. Make sure to go hungry as lots of food and drink were served. All stops are within the same suburb about 5mins walk apart.”
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.”
Kigali day trip to Nyungwe: 4x4 ride through the hills, rainforest hike, Nyungwe canopy walk, and Ndambarare waterfall with lunch.
“Everything was perfect! Thanks to Arnaud for making my trip so special!!”
One-day Nyungwe tour from Kigali with a guided canopy walkway 70m up, Gisakura tea, and King’s Palace history, plus primate scouting.
“We highly recommend this tour! We were picked up promptly at 5am for a four hour ride from Kigali to the national park. Jonathan, our driver, was responsive and accommodating to any request and always with a smile, shared information aboRead more”
A 3-hour scenic walk from Ruhengeri through Volcanoes National Park, with village life, five-volcano views, and great local guiding.
“Theodore, Esther and Beyond the Gorillas Experience team went above and beyond regard the scenic walk day tour around the volcanoes. I had an amazing time. I’m solo travel visiting Rwanda for the first time. My hotel was in Kigali and siRead more”
A 3-hour walk from Nyabugogo River to Mount Jali in Kigali, mixing village stories, local ecology, and big hilltop views for $39.
“I enjoyed my walk with Shaffi and he was a good guide. The trip started in the field near the river. This was once full of homes which were destroyed and inhabitants killed during the genocide, it’s now used to grow small crops of beans, maize and sweet potato. The hike up the hill was…”
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”
Two days in Nyungwe from Kigali: canopy walkway at 3pm, then early chimp trekking with permits, meals, and a private guide.
“Rwagasabo Safaris is the best operator in the country! I booked this unforgettable nature tour with them, along with equally amazing city tours in Kigali.”
