Kigali Group City TourKigali’s only shared city tour · ideal for solo travellers
One city, two halves: how Kigali was founded and what happened here in 1994, then the Kigali that rebuilt itself.
The Kigali Group City Tour is the only shared city tour in Kigali, ideal for solo travellers who want to explore with others instead of paying for a private guide. A licensed guide, no more than 8 guests. Take the morning (Kigali's Past), the afternoon (Kigali's Present), or both as a full day with lunch at Kigali Heights. We collect you from your Kigali hotel.
Prefer a private guide and your own pace? Take the full-day historical tour of Kigali, or spend a morning on the This Is Africa Nyamirambo walking tour, with a cooking lesson in a local home.
Choose your half, or both
- Morning · Kigali's Past, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM: US$60
- Afternoon · Kigali's Present, 1:30–5:30 PM: US$60
- Full day with lunch at Kigali Heights: US$100
How group departures work
- Green: you’re first. Your tour confirms when a second guest books, and we email you the moment they do.*
- Yellow: confirms instantly. Someone has already booked or it’s a Saturday (always runs).
- Last minute: less than 24 hours away and nobody booked yet. Book for two or more, or add the US$60 private top-up and it runs for you.
* Still the only guest 18 hours before departure? We email you three choices: move to a confirmed date, add a US$60 private top-up so it runs anyway, or get a full refund.
Itinerary
Morning · Kigali's Past
- 1
08:30 · Hotel pick-up
Your guide collects you from your hotel in Kigali.
- 2
Kandt House Museum
Start in the home of Richard Kandt, the German explorer who founded Kigali in 1907, and learn how a hilltop outpost grew into Rwanda’s capital.
- 3
Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, Camp Kigali
The former army barracks where ten Belgian UN peacekeepers were killed on 7 April 1994, the first day of the genocide.
- 4
Imbuga City Walk
Walk Kigali’s car-free street in the city centre, where locals meet, work and relax.
- 5
Sainte-Famille Church
Walk on to one of Kigali’s oldest churches, and hear what happened to the people who sheltered here in 1994.
- 6
Kigali Genocide Memorial
The resting place of more than 250,000 victims. Take time in the exhibitions and gardens, which tell the story of the genocide against the Tutsi.
- 7
12:30 · Drop-off or lunch
Back to your hotel, or stay for lunch at Kigali Heights and the afternoon tour if you booked the full day.
Afternoon · Kigali's Present
- 1
13:30 · Pick-up or after lunch
Hotel pick-up, or join straight from lunch at Kigali Heights on the full day.
- 2
Kigali Convention Centre & car-free zone
The domed landmark of the new Kigali, and the walkable streets around it.
- 3
Campaign Against Genocide Museum
Walk to the Parliament building, still marked by bullets, where the museum tells how the genocide was stopped in 1994. Also known as the Liberation Museum.
- 4
Question Coffee
Finish with Rwandan specialty coffee and hear how it gets from the hills to your cup.
- 5
17:30 · Drop-off
Back to your hotel in Kigali.
Times are approximate.
From the tour
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Kigali
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Museum entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Full day only: lunch at Kigali Heights
Not included
- Drinks with lunch
- Donations at the memorial
- Tips
Know before you go
- Runs daily. Saturday departures are guaranteed, even for 1 guest
- Other days, a departure confirms once 2 guests book (morning and afternoon count separately)
- Maximum 8 guests per group
- The Kigali Genocide Memorial is a place of mourning: dress modestly and expect difficult content
- Comfortable shoes: there are two short walks
Group departure FAQs
What happens if I’m the only person booked?
Your place is booked. The tour confirms as soon as a second guest books, and we email you straight away. If you’re still the only one 18 hours before, we email you three choices: move to a confirmed date, add a US$60 private top-up so it runs anyway, or cancel for a full refund.
When is the tour confirmed?
When two guests have booked the same morning or afternoon. Saturdays always run, even for one guest. A full-day booking needs both halves confirmed.
What is the private top-up?
An extra US$60 that guarantees your tour runs, even if no one else books. One guest pays US$120 for a half day or US$160 for the full day. Others can still join; if they do, we refund your top-up in full.
Can I book for tomorrow?
Yes, if someone has already booked that tour. If nobody has, a single guest can’t book it less than 24 hours ahead: book for two or more, or add the private top-up and it runs for you.
