Rwanda · KIGALI FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCES
10 reviewed
Brochettes off the grill, isombe and plantain, a hot-sauce class and a walk through the Kimironko aisles. These 10 Kigali food experiences are listed with the practical detail: how many stops, how much food is actually included, whether the walk is flat or ridge-to-ridge, and which ones suit an evening rather than a midday heat.
Kigali’s Nyamirambo walking food tour with 7 tastings, bottled water, snacks and soda. Choose lunch or dinner in 3 to 4 hours.
“At pickup time the guide does not shown, she didn’t notify of the booking. And we wait 45 minutes until the guide coming. The guide take us to 5 restaurants in 3 hours to try different food, the foods are normal street foods, and has notRead more”
Niyo Art Center, Biryogo street food, Kigali sign photos, and Kimironko Market by moto.
“Exceptional Kigali City Tour with Aline. I had the absolute pleasure of taking a guided tour of Kigali with Aline, and it was an unforgettable experience! Since I was traveling alone, she made me feel completely at ease—spending the day with her felt more like exploring the city with a friend rather than just a guide. The tour was perfectly curated, offering a deep dive into Kigali’s history, culture, and vibrant city life. Beyond the sites themselves, what truly made this tour special was Aline’s warmth, knowledge, and attention to detail. A great example of this was when she sent me an audio message in Kinyarwanda to help me direct…”
Make hot sauce from scratch in Kigali, choose peppers like Pili Pili, learn fermentation, taste-test as you go, and bottle your own.
“A very informative experience! Our guide was a highly experienced and fun chef who taughts the ins and outs of sauce making and also told other interesting stories. After getting into sauce making, we taste tested different sauces and got to take home a big bottle of our favoirte one. I highly recommend this tour.”
Kigali in one solid day, with a local guide, panoramic viewpoints, major museums, and included Rwandan lunch.
“I had an amazing experience, largely thanks to our guide, Ben. He was not only an excellent host but also incredibly knowledgeable about Rwanda's rich history and the diverse areas of Kigali. I learned numerous fascinating anecdotes about the city that truly enhanced my unRead more”
Kigali village, coffee and banana beer, plus drumming and local food. Choose a home-host, agro, or Mount Jali hike track.
“Serge was a great guide, but I think it's overpriced for what's included. However, I'd still recommend it, the drumming lesson was definitely a highlight of my trip.”
Kigali vegan fine dining with a chef-led 6-course tasting of Rwanda’s seasonal produce, small-group service, and a smart, elegant setting.
“Au top! Le chef est passionné et il prend vraiment tout le temps qu’il faut pour parler à ses clients. Le service, le repas et le cadre sont également des plus agréables. C’est une expérience unique que je recommande à quiconque”
Make hot sauce from scratch in Kigali, choosing jalapeños, habaneros, or pili pili, tasting and adjusting, then bottling your spicy souvenir.
“Unreal activity and James the guide who also owned the restaurant was an absolute legend. He shared great personal stories and educated me a lot about Rwanda and the people. The education around making the hot sauce was awesome and good fun. It was also quite flavoursome and definitely packed a lot of heat! Sealed and ready to take home for friend and family to try. For me it was a god way to get another taste of Rwanda and found a hidden gem that I went back to twice on my trip to eat and see another side to Kigali. Highly recommend”
Remera walking food and cocktail tour in Kigali with West and East African tastings, dinner, and drinks over 2.5 hours.
“Wow! What an amazing experience! Our guide, Yves, made this one of the best food tours we have ever been on (and we go on a LOT!). We went to local places that we would have never found or gone to on our own in Kigali. All the food wRead more”
A 2-hour Kigali food tour blending Rwandan and Syrian tastings, including sugarcane juice with ginger and lemon, for vegetarians and meat lovers.
“I booked this food tour for my son and I on our short stay in Rwanda. Our tour guide, Gloria was very friendly, helpful, engaging, and she has a very kind and attentive spirit. She made sure to contact me the day before as well as the day of the tour. This was one of the best food tours we’ve been on. All 3 spots were fantastic! The food was very good- we were stuffed by the end. Also, Gloria taught us so much information about Rwandan culture, language, and food. We will definitely hire her again for other tours because she is that great! We truly recommend going on…”
Learn to make Rwandan banana juice in a local village near Kigali, from burying green bananas to sipping the final drink.
“The experience at this local village was amazing and one of the best one could ask for!! I had the experience of banana juice making and feeding the cows from harvesting nappier grass from the village. Such an awesome experience”
