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Home/Destinations/Kigali/Kigali in 1 day
1 day · Kigali itinerary

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.

Kigali Motorbike Tours
Kigali
Kigali Motorbike Tours
5.0(25)·4h 45min
from$40/ person
via Viator
Nairobi Fairview Coffee Farm Tour and Tasting experience
−15%
Nairobi
Nairobi Fairview Coffee Farm Tour and Tasting experience
5.0(38)·5 hours
from$35$42/ person
via Viator
3 Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five Game Drives
Nairobi
3 Day Maasai Mara Safari from Nairobi with Big Five Game Drives
5.0(61)·3 days
from$580/ person
via Viator
Kigali Private Car City Tour with a Local Guide
Kigali
Kigali Private Car City Tour with a Local Guide
5.0(23)·4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Sarangkot Village Coffee Culture and Authentic Local Life Tour
Pokhara
Sarangkot Village Coffee Culture and Authentic Local Life Tour
5.0(33)·6 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Big Five Dream Safari
Arusha
Big Five Dream Safari
5.0(32)·6 days
from$2,500/ person
via Viator
Full Day Kigali City Tour:History,Culture,Arts,Markets&city vibes
Kigali
Full Day Kigali City Tour:History,Culture,Arts,Markets&city vibes
5.0(21)·4–7 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Women-led Coffee Farm Trek
Kigali
Women-led Coffee Farm Trek
5.0(27)·8 hours
from$150/ 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