Kampala Walking Tour: Explore Top Attractions and Hidden Gems in Uganda's Capital

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Kampala, Uganda’s capital, and discover its top attractions and hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the city’s history, taste local street food, engage with the vibrant locals, and explore the spice and herbs markets. Join us for a personalized experience!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bagala Craft - Meeting point (Entrance of craft market) Guide will be holding a black umbrella with the Words “Walking Tour Starts Here”
  • World War Monument - First and Second World Wars Memorial monument
  • Independence Monument - History of Uganda’s independence and the monument that embodies the event
  • Amber House Ltd - Statue of…
What's Included
  • Optional motorbike taxi ride
  • Guided tour with local expert
  • Helmet provided for safety
  • Inclusive admission to Gadaffi National Mosque (if selected)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • The listed price does not include any parking fees for guests arriving by a waiting private car. City council charges 2000 UGX per hour.
Additional Information

Experience the lively spirit of bustling Kampala through an exciting walking tour guided by a local, an excellent starting point for those new to Uganda’s capital. Explore an interesting mix of popular landmarks and well-kept secrets, like Nakasero Market, The independence monument and the famous Old Taxi Park.
Absorb knowledge about Kampala’s storied…

Location
Bagala Craft
Buganda Road
Meeting point is the entrance of the crafts market on Buganda road. It can be easily accessed by uber, taxi or boda (local motorbike taxi)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stefankw4367to
Jul 3, 2024
Perfect tour in crazy Kampala - Ronald made the tour, surprisingly in German, an unforgettable experience. With his good contacts with the locals, I got impressions that would never have been possible on their own.
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Carl_c
Mar 24, 2024
Highly recommended - Andrew, my excellent guide, takes me around Kampala downtown area for a safe, fun filled 3-hour tour. Without him, I would not venture into the chaotic market or some neighborhoods. Through him I also learn a lot about the country’s history.
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Nagykanizsa
Mar 12, 2024
It is a sin to miss this opportunity out - We booked the Kampala Walking Tour for five of us. Three kids under 14 y.o. and two adults. The communication and response exceeded my expectations. The customer service was superb and the tour with Roland was a great experience. Roland has a great knowledge of history, and be prepared as he will probably also challenge you with specific questions. I liked his attitude towards very fine line questions with regard to historical facts. As we had three young kids with us, it was a big question if they will enjoy the walking program through the city. Roland made it happen. He was able to adjust the program taking our interest into account. He also found a good way to find a common language with the youngest one. I highly recommend you the service. I do not think you will ever regret it. Be prepared as the three hours will be definitely more longer and have cash with you as you will visit the local markets (vegetable+fruit+chlotes).
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Garimad245
Nov 13, 2023
Knowledgeable, well-spoken, lot of fun - Andrew is a great guide - He’s knowledgeable about the colonial and contemporary history of Kampala and is a very kind and accommodating guide. Fully worth the money! If you’re going alone, he’ll happily accommodate other things you want to do as well. I felt very safe as a single woman also.
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Sonalimpatel
Oct 9, 2023
Amazing walking tour! - Ronald was an amazing tour guide. The walking tour was a brilliant introduction to Kampala. Highly recommend this tour!
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Fallibilismus
Sep 5, 2023
Experience Kampala - I give the highest score. My tour guide Ronald was super funny and likable, and he expertly led me to the agreed-upon stops. The visit to the mosque was very impressive. From the minaret, you have a superb view over the city. Thanks again for one of the most beautiful days I've had in Uganda so far.
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534sophiaw
Aug 31, 2023
City Tour with Ronald - Ronald was our tour guide. He took a lot of time for us to show us the real Uganda: the hustle and bustle of the market, real Ugandan coffee, fresh delicacies... He introduced us to his homeland in a very warm and informative way. We always felt safe. The tour is great for getting an insight into Kampala. Always happy to do it again! Ronald speaks fluent German, English, Luganda, Swahili and many other languages. It is very easy to communicate with him.
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Msh307dc
Aug 29, 2023
Great experience in Kampala city. - My guide, Andrew was a very nice, reliable person and a reliable experienced tour guide. We could spend really a good time throughout the tour. He was flexible enough to arrange our stops based on my wish. I definitely recommend to try this tour when you come to Kampala especially for the first time.
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Grandtour53887128742
Aug 2, 2023
Excellent private walking tour in Kampala - We had a very interesting private walking tour in Kampala. Andrew was a very nice, knowledgeable guide, who guided us to a restaurant with local food and helped us also to get a SIM card. Communication with Arthur to organize the tailored tour was easy.
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Luke_s
Sep 25, 2024
Poor quality tour...I regretted booking. - I booked the tour in advance. On the morning of the tour I messaged the tour operator around 8am to advise them I would be meeting at the start point. Arthur messaged back advising the company had lost track of my booking. He apologised and advised the tour could be done for free at 1200. Arthur mentioned that a guide called Sabrina would be my tour guide. I checked the reviews and couldn't see any review mentioning Sabrina. Prior to the tour i advised Arthur I didn't need a refund as I was optimistic the tour and going to as good as the reviews. Sabrina barely spoke during the tour. It wouldn't surprise me if she wasn't a guide as no mention of her name in the revies. She provided very little information about Kampala and the attractions. We didn't see the post office or go inside the temple for reasons I don't know. Sabrina lacked enthusiam and didn't seem interested. I spent nearly all of the time just following Sabrina as we walked around. Each time I pulled out my phone to take photos Sabrina would tell me to be careful of my phone. It was frustrating as it was is important for me to be able to take photos and videos. I sent Arthur a message following the tour to share my feedback. He explained the feedback was useful and thanked me but that was all. Overall, I was extremely disappointed. What a waste of money. I felt really let down and wished I never booked this tour. Tour operator is very disorganised.
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).