Kampala Walking Tour: Explore Top Attractions and Hidden Gems in Uganda's Capital
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109 Ratings
Kampala
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: 1 day learn more
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 Leadership
  • Uganda Post Office - Uganda’s first post office building. Also a great place to buy and send post cards
  • Café Javas - Coffee/Water and Toilet Break
  • Nakasero Market - Largest fresh produce market in the city. Great for tasting in-season fruit
  • Temple SSDM Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal - History of Uganda’s Indian population and also most popular perch for the city’s pigeon population
  • Kampala Old Taxi Park - Organised Chaos - Kampala’s oldest public commuter taxi rank. Also home to a variety of street food vendors
  • Owino Market/Kampala - Oldest and largest flea market in Kampala. Loaded with spices, herbs and trinkets
  • Gaddafi National Mosque - This is an optional stop; travellers may choose whether or not to include this paid attraction, while booking, for an extra 20$
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 past from a local’s perspective;
Savor seasonal fruits fresh from local markets and dare to sample unique street dishes like rolex and grasshoppers;
Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant culture and challenge yourself to bargain with a local vendor for the best price;
Inhale the captivating scent wafting from the spice and herbs markets;
Relish a more tailored journey with our smaller group sizes.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wear light comfortable clothing and closed walking shoes
  • Tour route goes through some crowded public venues. Valuables should be kept to a minimum. Clothing should have deep or lockable pockets.
  • Face masks must be worn in all public places (markets, buildings) and per government guidelines, expect to wash/sanitise hands and temperature checks at all public entrances
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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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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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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Hannahatph
Jun 21, 2023
Great and informative walking tour - Walking tour was great , my guide Andrew was friendly and full of information, the view from Gaddafi Mosque was a highlight but I enjoyed the whole tour
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Emily
Jun 7, 2023
great tour ! - We really enjoyed our tour with arthur, he gave us a lot of nice and interesting information about kampala and the people there. We would definitely recommend to anyone and wouldn’t hesitate to book again :) Thank you
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Jonasgp4950xc
May 18, 2023
Kampala walking tour with Andrew - Great tour that was even customized as I didn't have much time that day. Andrew is a very knowledgeable tour guide who puts in all the effort to make this an unforgettable experience.
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