Kampala Walking Tour (3 Hours) with Optional Gaddafi Mosque Visit
Overview
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
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
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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...
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 sounds of central Kampala. If you're in town for either work or tourism, I definitely recommend taking the walking tour (and go to the mosque--the view from the Minaret is beautiful).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!
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!Ronald was an amazing tour guide. The walking tour was a brilliant introduction to Kampala. Highly recommend this tour!
Ronald was an amazing tour guide. The walking tour was a brilliant introduction to Kampala. Highly recommend this tour!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
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: TeamcococaramelMy 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.
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.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...
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 places in the itinerary in exactly the order advertised. There was a boda-boda ride from the second hand used market to the Gaddafi Mosque and it was a good one. The tour ended right back where it started outside the craft market next to the Senana shopping center in Nakasero. It was a day well-spent! Many thanks, Arthur and Arthur!