Kampala Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Optional Gaddafi Mosque Visit


3 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Gain an intimate overview of vibrant Kampala on an exciting walking tour led by a local, ideal for first-time visitors to the Ugandan capital. Visit a combination of top attractions and hidden gems, such as Nakasero Market, The independence monument and the iconic Old Taxi Park.
Learn about the important events in Kampala's history with the insights of a local;
Taste fresh in-season fruit in local markets and try curious street food like rolex and grasshoppers;
Engage with the vibrant people of the city and attempt to out-haggle a local vendor — if you dare;
Smell the wonderful aromas of the spice and herbs markets;
Enjoy a more personalized experience with small group size.

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Use of helmet
  • Short Motorbike taxi ride at the end (optional)
  • Admission Fees to Gadaffi National Mosque if option is selected when booking
  • Entry/Admission - Kampala Old Taxi Park
  • Entry/Admission - Uganda Post Office
  • Entry/Admission - Gaddafi National Mosque

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bagala Craft, Buganda Rd, Kampala, Uganda

Meeting point (Entrance of craft market) Guide will be holding a black umbrella with the Words "Walking Tour Starts Here"

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: World War Monument, Constitutional, 8H8H+4JQ, The Square, Kampala, Uganda

First and Second World Wars Memorial monument

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Independence Monument, Nile Avenue, Kampala Uganda

History of Uganda's independence and the monument that embodies the event

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Amber House Ltd, Speke Rd, Kampala, Uganda

Statue of Leadership

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Uganda Post Office, Plot 35 Kampala Road, Kampala P.O.BOX 7106, KAMPALA, Uganda

Uganda's first post office building. Also a great place to buy and send post cards

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Café Javas, Opposite post office, Kampala Road, Kampala, Uganda

Coffee/Water and Toilet Break

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Nakasero Market, Market Square Rd, Kampala Uganda

Largest fresh produce market in the city. Great for tasting in-season fruit

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Temple SSDM Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal, 10 Snay Bin Amir Rise, Kampala Uganda

History of Uganda's Indian population and also most popular perch for the city's pigeon population

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Kampala Old Taxi Park, Burton St, Kampala, Uganda

Organised Chaos - Kampala's oldest public commuter taxi rank. Also home to a variety of street food vendors

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Owino Market/Kampala, 8H6F+346, Kampala, Uganda

Oldest and largest flea market in Kampala. Loaded with spices, herbs and trinkets

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gaddafi National Mosque, 8H89+8FM, Kampala, Uganda

This is an optional stop; travellers may choose whether or not to include this paid attraction, while booking, for an extra 20$

Duration: 1 hour

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wear light comfortable clothing and closed walking shoes
  • Near public transportation
  • Tour route goes through some crowded public venues. Valuables should be kept to a minimum. Clothing should have deep or lockable pockets.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Guests are expected to bring own face masks.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
elizabethbJ7981XP
October 2022

My mom and I loved the Kampala walking tour. Arthur was super knowledgeable and friendly, and we loved seeing a variety of historic landmarks and "real life" places. The markers are crowded (of course), but Arthur led us through the chaos really well and we enjoyed taking in all the sights and so...

christianQ6495AQ
January 2022

Excellent tour! Athur was the perfect guide both in English and in German providing all necessary background information. Don't miss the Gaddafi Mosque with its awesome views and the exciting Boda rides! Thank you again Arthur for this great experience!

sonalimpatel
October 2023

Ronald was an amazing tour guide. The walking tour was a brilliant introduction to Kampala. Highly recommend this tour!

TeamCoCar
September 2022

Honestly everything. We learned so much of the history of Uganda. Took some awesome photos and Andrew was great and very knowledgeable. We will definitely be taking another tour with them. We posted a video of the tour on YouTube: Teamcococaramel

sigridg550
August 2022

My favorite part of this tour were the different markets, but also to hear from the history. I liked that the guide could give me answer of all my questions about the lifestyle in Uganda, about the buildings, the history and the traditional things.

WellTreadShoes
August 2022

I booked this tour online with Arthur. My tour guide was Arthur (another person) who arrived there well before the tour start - just in case to help the visitors. We started off outside the craft center and walked everywhere after, talking about different topics along the way. We visited the plac...

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