Kampala walking tour

Kampala City walking experience

This tour makes you familiar with the city as you learn about the history, culture, and way of living of the people in Kampala city. It takes you through corners that even the locals don't know also gets you the opportunity to interact with the locals as well as tasting the local dishes.

The tour starts at the Uganda post office, then walk to the market (the oldest and largest), monuments, Gaddafi mosque for the 360-degree view of Kampala, and finally the king's palace to see the torture chambers of Idi Amin.

Highlights:

Independence monument
First president's monument
World war monument
Oldest market
Taxi park
SDM temple
The first gorilla to be habituated
Fabric market
Biggest local market(owiino market)
Gaddafi Mosque(360-degree view of Kampala city

The tour lasts 3 hours

Available in English

Guide: Travel

Guiding since 2020

Hi, I'm Twaha a local English speaking tourist guide born and raised in Uganda. I've traveled and guided all around Uganda for more than 5 years. I Am a bachelor's holder in tourism and hospitality which makes me capable of handling all people from all walks of the world. I provide many services like city tours on motorbikes, foot, private cars, safaris, day trips, and cultural tours.

8 stops

5.3 km walking

3 hours

Meeting point:35 Kampala Road Kampala UgandaPeople will meet me at the Uganda Central post office with a walking guru sign heldOpen in Google Maps →

Free entry

Independence MonumentThis monument explains the story behind Uganda gaining her independence from the colonial government of the British

Free entry

Old Taxi ParkAt this point one gets a better understanding of how the transport system works in the country

Free entry

Owino MarketThis is Uganda’s biggest market and a place that makes one socialize with the locals as well getting to know about the way of life of the locals within Kampala

8 stops

5.3 km walking

3 hours

Meeting point:35 Kampala Road Kampala UgandaPeople will meet me at the Uganda Central post office with a walking guru sign heldOpen in Google Maps →

Free entry

Independence MonumentThis monument explains the story behind Uganda gaining her independence from the colonial government of the British

Free entry

Old Taxi ParkAt this point one gets a better understanding of how the transport system works in the country

Free entry

Owino MarketThis is Uganda’s biggest market and a place that makes one socialize with the locals as well getting to know about the way of life of the locals within Kampala

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.