The 15 Best Guided Tours in Uganda

3 Hours Guided Cycling Tour Across Lake Victoria - Crossing Lake Victoria by local boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $60Our pick

Start at Beach House Gardens in Ggaba at 8:00 am, cross Lake Victoria by local boat, then ride 20 to 25 km on narrow dirt trails with an English-speaking guide. Bikes, helmets, a soft drink, and a Ugandan Rolex snack are included.

“A great cycling experience just outside of Kampala. It was rainy season, so the ride was muddy in areas, but still fun. Zaga was a great host leading me through trails on the east side of Lake Victoria. Added bonus was the bike ride crossing the lake. You'll see various birds diving into the water hunting for fish.”

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Kampala Walking City Tours (Women Guided)

2.Kampala Walking City Tours (Women Guided)

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

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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Kampala: City Guided walking sightseeing Tour

3.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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Inside Kampala Walking Tour (Female Guided)

4.Inside Kampala Walking Tour (Female Guided)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $25

Walk central Kampala with a local female guide such as Fridaus or Fatumah. In three to four hours, you’ll visit monuments, Nakasero and Owino markets, a Hindu temple, Old Taxi Park, and Uganda’s National Mosque, with a hilltop city view at the finish.

“We had a great experience with Fridaus. She was extremely knowledgeable about the city and showed us around Kampala with ease. We were able to see important monuments, the vibrant and busy markets, and the Ugandan national mosque with spectacular views of the city. Would highly recommend for anyone traveling to Kampala!”

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Inside Kampala walking tour (Female guided)

5.Inside Kampala walking tour (Female guided)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Walk central Kampala with a female English-speaking guide such as Fridaus or Fatima. In four hours, you’ll visit monuments, Nakasero and Owino markets, a Hindu temple, the Old Taxi Park, and optional Gaddafi Mosque, with fruit, Rolex, and shopping along the way.

“I had the most amazing time in Kampala thanks to Fridays. As a history and geography lover, she answered all my questions and taught me so much about Kampala and it's people. We had some good laughs and I would do it again. I highly recommend her. 10/10”

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7 Hours Guided Cycling Tour to Sezibwa Waterfalls

6.7 Hours Guided Cycling Tour to Sezibwa Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $73

Set out from Ggaba at 8:00 am with guides such as James, JB, Mandela, Zaga, or Michael. Cruise Lake Victoria, cycle rough rural roads past farms and villages, and reach Sezibwa Falls. The 70 km route is beautiful but demanding, so bring water, sunscreen, and stamina.

“It was an great experience, but it was tough. Good bikes. Our guide James was great. Bumpy roads. Rolex, the local snack was good.”

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Free Female Guided Walking Tours Kampala (3 Hours)

7.Free Female Guided Walking Tours Kampala (3 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $30

Spend about three hours walking Kampala with local female guides such as Hanna and Rosette. Choose from monuments, Nakasero Market, Old Taxi Park, Gaddafi Mosque, African crafts, coffee, or the Bahai Temple. Guiding is described as free, though the listed price is $30 and entry fees are extra.

“Had a wonderful day that gave me an excellent overview of Kampala. The Caribou Restaurant, our meeting spot, was easy to get to. Hanna and Rosette, our guides, were lovely and very knowledgeable. We first visited the Independence MoRead more”

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Kampala: Conservation Centre for Wildlife Guided Tour

8.Conservation Centre for Wildlife Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 6 hours · from $290

From Kampala, your private English-speaking guide takes you to the Conservation Centre for Wildlife in Mityana District. You can meet baby lion cubs, walk near human-raised lions, feed giraffes and lemurs, and see hyenas, painted dogs, zebras, reptiles, and more. Diana is one named guide.

“Amazing experience! I definitely recommend! The guide is very friendly and knowledgeable! I've got amazing pictures with baby lions,zebras and Madagascar lemurs.You get the chance to interact with plenty of animals. Ana-Romania (Cabin Crew )”

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Guided Safari to Murchison Falls from Masindi

9.Guided Safari to Murchison Falls from Masindi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $490

Travel from Masindi in a private 4x4 Safari Van with a guide such as Nicholas or Kwezi. The two-day option can include game drives, a Nile boat trip, a hike to Murchison Falls, and an overnight stay. Meals cost extra, and a one-day version is also available.

“I took the 2-day option, which included a sunset game drive, sunrise game drive, boat trip on the Nile river and a hike to the falls. Impressive views, I saw so many different animals: giraffes, antelopes, a lioness, birds, hippos, elephants, baboonRead more”

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Kampala: Guided City Walking Tour with Gadaffi Mosque

10.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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Kampala: Katanga Slum Guided Walking Tour

11.Katanga Slum Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $25

Walk Katanga with a local English-speaking guide, often Maxwell or Marvin, and learn how families, traders, artisans, schools, and youth projects shape daily life. The 1.5-hour tour is limited to six people and includes narrow paths, homes, churches, businesses, and candid discussion of poverty and resilience.

“Veldig autentisk og god opplevelse, guiden var veldig vennlig og trygg. Vi hadde problemer med å dukke opp til riktig tid, men guiden var fleksibel og veldig tilstrekkelig for å flytte på tiden uten problemer! Takk for en fin opplevelse!”

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Entebbe: Guided Walking Tour

12.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $26

Meet your English-speaking guide at Victoria Mall for a three-hour walk through Entebbe. Visit markets, the Freedom Tree, Muzinga Square, the first Anglican church, Chimpanzee Trust, and the botanical gardens. Guides include Viola and Ham. Bring cash for a rolex, fruit, drinks, and possible entry fees.

“Had a wonderful tour of the city - my guide Volia was very kind, and showed me many interesting places and even finished at one of the best Rolex shops in town. Highly recommended tour !”

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Kampala: City Guided Walking Tour with Kabaka`s Palace

13.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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3-Day Private Guided Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

14.3-Day Private Guided Gorilla Trekking In Uganda

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,498

You’ll travel by private vehicle to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, meet mountain gorillas with park rangers, and visit the Batwa community. Start in Kigali for a shorter drive, or choose Entebbe or Kampala. Sankofa Afrika Tours provides a driver-guide, meals, two nights of lodging, and hotel pickup.

“Sankofa Afrika Tours and Travel exceeded my expectations as a home tourist exploring the Pearl of Africa. I was amazed by how thoughtfully the team crafted an itinerary that showcased Uganda’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural herRead more”

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3-Day Private Guided Gorilla Trekking Uganda and Batwa Experience

15.3-Day Private Guided Gorilla Trekking Uganda and Batwa Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,550

Travel from Kampala or Entebbe to Bwindi with guide Alinaitwe Pilot, stop at the equator, trek a gorilla family with a ranger, and return via Mbarara. The trip includes meals, bottled water, lodging arrangements, and pickup, but confirm whether the gorilla permit and Batwa visit are included.

“Hello everyone! My name is Yulia. Recently I went to Uganda as a solo traveller and I booked my trip with Pilot and his company "PieLand Gorrilla Safaris". After visiting over 50 countries I can say that this was one of the best trips in my life. PRead more”

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