The 11 Best City Tours in Uganda

1.Kampala Walking City Tours (Women Guided)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $34Our pick

Spend nearly four hours walking through Kampala with a local woman guide, with Sarah among the guides named for this experience. Visit Gaddafi Mosque, Owino Market, Kisenyi, Old Taxi Park, Nakasero Market, temples, monuments, and Bagala Craft while supporting a women’s empowerment project.

“Great way to see Kampala with a local guide. We walked a decent amount, but it wasn't too strenuous and there were a lot of attractions around one area. I also appreciate the mission of the tour in working to get women more involved in the tourism industry. Would recommend :)”

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2.City Guided walking sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $22Best value

Explore central Kampala on foot with an English-speaking local guide such as Abdul, Pius, or Tajirl. Visit Bagala Craft Market, Constitutional Square, the Independence Monument, Nakasero Market, Old Taxi Park, and Owino Market. Expect lively streets, useful history, shopping help, and plenty of walking.

“It was a very good tour and a nice walk to experience the real Kampala through daily life, markets and so on. The guide (Cool) was listening my preferences and he adapted the tour accordingly. I recommend it :)”

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3.Half day Kampala City Motor Bike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $35

Ride or walk through Kampala with guides Jesh and Umuru, visiting Gaddafi Mosque, Owino Market, Kabaka’s Palace, the Uganda Museum, Baha’i Temple, Katanga, and Makerere University. You’ll also sample local food and receive bottled water and snacks.

“Hallo, it was really excelent tour. Good mens with motorbike. You will not regret, if you will choise this tour. Thank you Jesh and Umuru”

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4.Kampala’s walking city Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $40

Explore Kampala on foot with a private guide, beginning at Gaddafi National Mosque and its hilltop views. Visit Owino and Nakasero markets, the Independence Monument, Kampala’s taxi park, and a local community area. The tour costs $40 per person, with pickup available for an extra fee.

“Superb tour of Kampala, explanation for the construction of Gaddafi mosque, walk up the minaret / magnificent views and explanation of Kampala’s 7 hills. Very interesting walkthrough of 2 local markets!”

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5.Guided City Walking Tour with Gadaffi Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

See Kampala through its markets, monuments, transport hubs, and Gaddafi National Mosque on a four-hour walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Malik, Fatumah, and Sharif have led visitors through the city’s history, daily life, and excellent mosque views. Expect crowds, sun, and plenty of walking.

“It was a perfect experience. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Kampala is a large city with some nice areas. The markets are very crowded and might not be for everyone, but I enjoyed them nevertheless. At the end, we visited the beautiful mosque, which offers excellent views from the courtyard and (I can only assume) even better views from the top of the tower/minaret. You can even climb to the top. Unfortunately, I had to pass on that opportunity, as I was still recovering from my gorilla trekking in the previous days. But then again, that might just be a reason to come back someday.”

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6.City Guided Walking Tour with Kabaka`s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Spend four to five hours exploring Kampala with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to six. Visit Nakasero and Owino markets, the Old Taxi Park, Bagala Craft Market, the Independence and World War monuments, and Kabaka’s Palace, including the former torture chambers.

“It was a very hot and quite demanding through some fairly unpleasant areas - particularly through the ‘engineering district’ on the way to the palace. Actually not much to see on the tour and the palace is not very impressive, although the palace guide was very informative”

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7.Kampala City Tour – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $215

Explore Kampala in a private, air-conditioned 4WD minibus with an English-speaking guide. Visit Kabaka’s Palace, Gaddafi National Mosque, Kasubi Tombs, Makerere University, the Baha’i Temple, and the Uganda Museum, with hotel transfers, admission fees, water, a route map, and souvenir photos included.

“This experience was amazing! Mathew was such a patient and informative host. His excitement toward Ugandan history, culture, etc. is evident; he is bursting with energy and knowledge. I didn’t study Ugandan history well prior to my trip to Kampala, and after this experience I feel like I have a good understanding and an interest in learning more.”

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8.1-Day Best of Entebbe City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Start at Victoria Mall with an English-speaking guide such as Amos, Aggy, or Agnes. Walk through Entebbe’s fish market, try a Rolex, visit the botanical garden, learn about chimpanzee conservation, taste Ugandan coffee, and shop for crafts. Food, coffee, shopping, and hotel transport cost extra.

“was great to see entebbe by foot. Amos my guide had alot of knowledge and could answer any of my questions. the botanical gardens were beautiful.”

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9.Day and Night City Tours in Kampala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $35

Spend about five hours exploring Kampala with a guide such as Cathy or Eve. Visit the Independence Monument, Nakasero Market, Old Taxi Park, Owino Market, and Gadaffi Mosque, including its tower view over Kampala’s seven hills. The small-group tour costs $35 and accepts mobile tickets.

“My trip to Kampala with Cathy from Happy Trekkers was an absolute delight from start to finish. Cathy's professionalism and attention to detail were evident right from the moment we met her at the meeting point clad in a smart and easily recRead more”

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10.Luxury City Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $161

Spend a full day exploring Kampala in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guide Shariff or another English-speaking guide. Visit the Uganda Museum, Gaddafi Mosque, Kasubi Tombs, Kabaka’s Palace, Bagala Craft Market, and Bahá'i Temple, with lunch and hotel pickup included.

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11.Private Guided City Tour with vehicle Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $170

See Kampala with a private English-speaking guide, including Pius or Sharif, and visit the Kabaka’s Palace, Kasubi Tombs, Gaddafi Mosque, Bahá’í Temple, and Namugongo Shrines. You’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle, stop for Ugandan lunch, and adjust the pace to suit your interests.

“Our guide Pius was very knowledgeable and helpful. Visited the top tourist spots and had a nice time.”

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