Kampala City Guided Walking Tour with Kabaka's Palace
On this Tour, you will have an English-speaking professional guide taking you around Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. You will see the major tourist attractions in the City. Have time to interact with the locals who are always welcoming to visitors. Learn about the rich History of the country as you walk along with your travel guide. Enjoy some of the most delicious street food like rollex (egg and chapatti roll). Buy yourself a souvenir from the Largest craft and souvenir market. The tour involves a small group of travellers.
Fees: $ 24 /per person
Includes: 1 Large bottle of Mineral water, One Local street snack (optional), All admission fees, Professional Guide.
Excludes: Pick up and drop off, Tips, Meals
The major attractions on this tour are:
Makerere University
Makerere University is Uganda`s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, first established as a technical school in 1922.
It is the alma mater of many post-independence African leaders
Katanga Slum
This is one of the biggest slums in Uganda. It's an urban ‘slum’ situated on a flood plain between Makerere University and Mulago Hospital. Katanga ishome to approximately 20,000 people, living in wood, mud and brick homes. People here are welcoming and always happy to see visitors. You will be able to interact with the locals and learn firsthand how they survive in these congested places.
Bagala Craft
The biggest Craft market in Uganda. It has various artisan shops selling items ranging from ebony wood items, handmade jewellery, Masai slippers, paintings, and many more. It's a one-stop solution for craft items and souvenirs for someone looking for unique items.
Independence Monument
Learn about pre-independence Uganda and the Country`s road to independence up to where we are now.
Nakasero Market
See and buy some fresh Fruits and vegetables from one of the biggest markets in Kampala. You have not tasted anything so fresh, sweet and yet organic
Old Taxi Park
Observe a thousand commuter taxis assembled in one place looking for passengers. These taxis form the backbone of public transport. There is a hustle and bustle. The Park is a hive of activity. The horn is honked every few seconds.
Owino Market
Established in 1971, Owino Market is the largest open-air market in Uganda. It has over 50,000 vendors. Owino Market is popularly known for its second-hand clothes, but you can find and buy everything from the market including groceries, home appliances, shoes, bags and so much more at quite cheap prices!
Kabaka's Palace
"Kabaka" means King. This is the palace of the biggest Kingdom in Uganda, the Buganda Kingdom. Learn about its rich history and culture. The kingdom played a big role during colonial times and Uganda`s road to independence.
Located in the Palace are the Idi Amin Torture chambers. They were built by the Israelites, initially as a place of armoury. Idi Amin the president at the time turned it into a torture chamber. It comprised five cells and a dark tunnel with an electric door at the entrance, separated by an electric pool of water in the corridors. Whoever tried to escape from the room would be shocked by the electricity.