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  • A roundabout in central Kigali
  • The Kigali skyline across the hills
  • Intore dancers at the King’s Palace in Nyanza
  • Terraced tea fields in the hills of Rwanda
  • The crater lake on top of Mount Bisoke
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City breakPrivate tour

Kigali in two days: history, markets & art

  • Duration2 days · 1 night
  • GroupPrivate · 1–8 guests
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Start & endKigali

Africa’s cleanest capital, up close

Understand modern Rwanda in two days: its painful history, its markets and makers, and the neighbourhoods where the city comes alive at night.

  • Kigali Genocide Memorial
  • Kimironko market & tailors
  • Inema Arts Centre
  • Nyamirambo walking tour & dinner
  1. 01

    Day 1 · Kigali

    History & markets

    Morning at the memorial, lunch in town, then Kimironko market and a tailor visit.

    The Retreat Kigali Lunch · Dinner

  2. 02

    Day 2 · Kigali

    Art & Nyamirambo

    Inema Arts Centre, a coffee tasting and an evening walking tour of Nyamirambo.

    Breakfast · Lunch

What’s included

Included

  • Private guide and vehicle
  • Entry fees
  • 1 night accommodation
  • Listed meals

Not included

  • Flights
  • Visa
  • Personal shopping
  • Tips

Where you’ll stay

A hotel terrace at breakfast

The Retreat Kigali

A calm boutique hotel with a pool, ten minutes from the city centre.

· 1 night· Breakfast

Prices

Per person in US dollars. Prices fall as your group grows.

TravellersMid-rangeLuxury
1 traveller$546$1,014
2 travellersMost booked$390$761
3–4 travellers$359$722
5–6 travellers$335$698

Good to know

Is the Genocide Memorial suitable for children?

The memorial is moving and some rooms are difficult. Guides can suggest a shorter visit for families with younger children.

4.8

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63 reviews of this tour

  • 5.0· July 2026out of 5
    We came for gorillas and left in love with Kigali.

    Priya N. · Toronto

Combine it with the savanna

Most guests add a second park. We can join any of these to your trip.

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