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The 3 Best Historical Tours in Rwanda

3 tours  ·  from $25

Good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 3 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Kigali: Guided Art, History, and Food Tour with Moto Ride - The Kigali sign and a pause in the city center
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Kigali: Guided Art, History, and Food Tour with Moto Ride

1.Guided Art, History, and Food Tour with Moto Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend three hours with local guide Aline exploring Kigali’s Genocide Memorial, Niyo Art Center, Biryogo food street, the city sign, and Kimironko Market. Walking, local food, and optional moto rides give you a practical first look at Rwanda’s capital.

“This has been my favorite tour in Rwanda. I got to know Kigali better, as well as Rwandan history and cuisine. Aline is a fantastic guide, who is knowledgable, charming, and has many interesting story's to share. Also, she was flexible in tailoring the tour to my interests and schedule. All in all, I had a great experience with this tour.”

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Kigali City Tour: History, Art and Local Highlights. - The Kigali Genocide Memorial sets the tone
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Kigali City Tour: History, Art and Local Highlights.

2.Kigali City Tour: History, Art and Local Highlights.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $99

See Kigali through its memorial, forest, markets, art center, and city walk on a 4 to 6 hour tour with hotel pickup, a local English-speaking guide, and Rwandan lunch. Guides such as Jerry, Jeremiah, and Oliver have led past departures.

“This tour was totally worth it. Having someone like Jeremiah drive you around and share info about the city makes a huge difference compared to just hiring a regular driver. The tour was smooth, the stops were meaningful, and Jeremiah really knows Kigali well smart, professional, and full of great info. Kigali itself is beautiful, organized, and clean seeing it this way made me appreciate it even more. Lunch was also great!”

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One Day Golden Monkey and Cultural tour

3.One Day Golden Monkey and Cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $400

Leave Kigali at 4:30 am for Volcanoes National Park, where a guide leads you through bamboo forest to habituated golden monkeys for up to one hour. Later, meet local brew makers, enjoy cultural songs and dances, and return by private vehicle. Hassan is one named guide associated with the experience.

“The tour is fantastic. The whole experience works great. The drive up north to the park is worth it in its own right, the monkey tracking is amazing, and the cultural village good fun. The whole tour is well organized, great car and service, and a lovely place for lunch too.”

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