Free tour

Kigali: Free Walking Tour with local guide

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Kigali

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: JESHI

Registered on 14 May 2025

Professional and Personable Tour Guide Location: Kigali, Rwanda Languages: English, French, Swahili Strengths: Deep knowledge of Rwanda’s history, culture, and wildlife Personalized experiences based on guest interests Known for being professional, warm, and patient

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Booking the Kigali Walking Tour offers an authentic way to experience Rwanda’s capital beyond the usual tourist path. Led by knowledgeable local guides, you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Kandt House Museum, Nyamirambo Women's Center, and the colorful Kimironko Market.

You’ll also stroll through vibrant neighborhoods such as Nyamirambo and the car-free zone of Biryogo, sampling local street food, learning about Rwandan traditions, and engaging with the friendly community. It’s a safe, immersive, and sustainable way to understand Kigali’s past, present, and future.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a group, this walking tour is perfect for anyone who wants to connect deeply with Kigali’s culture, history, and people—all in just a few hours!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

KG 14 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda

We meet our tourists at Kigali genocide memorial and our guides dress orange colored clothes

Free entry

Kigali Genocide Memorial

Kigali Genocide Memorial is a powerful and emotional site dedicated to the memory of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide against the Tutsi, where over 800,000 people were killed. Located in the Gisozi district of Kigali, the memorial serves as both a burial site for over 250,000 victims and a museum that educates visitors about the causes, events, and aftermath of the genocide.

Free entry

Downtown

Lunch or Snack Stop at a Local Eatery Eat at a local Rwandan restaurant. Try dishes like: Isombe (cassava leaves with groundnuts), Ugali or matoke (steamed bananas), Fresh juice or banana beer.

Free entry

Kandt House Museum

Offers views of Kigali’s hills and insights into colonial history and Rwanda’s biodiversity.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).