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Kigali in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Kigali? Get to know the city. Here is how to spend one perfect day — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Genocide Memorial
  2. 2City tour
  3. 3Markets & art
  4. 4Local food

Morning: the memorial

The moving Genocide Memorial.

Midday: the city

Markets, art and craft cooperatives.

Afternoon: flavours

Local food and a coffee tasting.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Kigali — prices per person.

Fulddagstur til Kigali City: Historie, kultur, kunst, markeder og byvibe
Kigali
Fulddagstur til Kigali City: Historie, kultur, kunst, markeder og byvibe
5.0(14)·7 timer
fra$98/ person
via Viator
Privat 1-dags Akagera Big Five Safari med afhentning og frokost.
Kigali
Privat 1-dags Akagera Big Five Safari med afhentning og frokost.
4.9(83)·15 timer
fra$480/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Tour
Kigali
Kigali City Tour
4.8(73)·4 timer
fra$122/ person
via Viator
Kigali City Sightseeing
Kigali
Kigali City Sightseeing
4.8(53)·8 timer
fra$95/ person
via Viator

Kigali in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Kigali in one day?
Yes — visit the Genocide Memorial, explore the markets, art and cooperatives on a city tour, and enjoy local food and coffee.
What is the best one-day tour in Kigali?
A city tour including the Genocide Memorial, markets and a coffee experience captures the best of Kigali in a day.
Is one day enough in Kigali?
One day covers the city; add days for gorilla trekking, an Akagera safari and Nyungwe Forest.

Explore more in Kigali

Gorilla TrekkingAkagera Big Five SafariKigali City & MemorialNyungwe & ChimpanzeesGolden Monkeys & Volcanoes