Rwanda Half-Day Walking Food Tour
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Rwanda Half-Day Walking Food Tour
By Jollof'Appétit
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Nyamirambo area is the Big Apple of Kigali, an Islamic hotspot that never sleeps! There is a lively area with painted grounds called the Car-Free Zone making Nyamirambo the perfect place to EAT. Indulge all 5 of your senses as you explore East Africa through food. Experience traditional cuisines, new-age fusions, and other culinary delights locals love in Rwanda.
Explore Authentic Taste of Rwanda.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 18-70, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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- Our local food guide experts take you on 7 food-tasting adventures, so make sure to come hungry! The walking Food Tour last between 3-4 hours.
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Soda/Pop
What's not included- Alcoholic Beverages
- Private transportation
- Start:
- KN 2 Avenue, KN 2 Ave, Kigali, RwandaMeet your Jollof'Appéti tour guide at ISAME restaurant, which is our 1st tasting spot - address is KN 2 Ave Nyarugenge district, Nyamirambo Sector. Isame has other locations - please go the correct location - KN 2 adjacent to MEREZ gas station and opposite from BAHAUS Night Club.
End:- KN 126 Street, KN 126 St, Kigali, RwandaOur last stop will be at Papa Kigali a fresh fruit smoothie, tea, and coffee spot located within the painted grounds of the Car Free Zone. KN 126 street Nyarugenge district, Nyamirambo, Biryogo cell Gabiro village
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 374700P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a walking tour, light walking is required.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 374700P1
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- KN 2 Ave, Kigali, RwandaMeet your Jollof'Appéti tour guide at ISAME restaurant, which is our 1st tasting spot - address is KN 2 Ave Nyarugenge district, Nyamirambo Sector. Isame has other locations - please go the correct location - KN 2 adjacent to MEREZ gas station and opposite from BAHAUS Night Club.
- 1E.A.T. all that Rwanda has to offer with Jollof’Appétit. We do all the work so you can have all the fun sampling the local cuisine of Kigali, Rwanda. Our walking food tours in Rwanda ensure quick & secure bookings, friendly faces, safe atmosphere, but more importantly - Happy & Full bellies! Choose a time and date to Explore Authentic Taste of Rwanda with the help of our local guide, your Rwandan taste experts!
- KN 126 St, Kigali, RwandaOur last stop will be at Papa Kigali a fresh fruit smoothie, tea, and coffee spot located within the painted grounds of the Car Free Zone. KN 126 street Nyarugenge district, Nyamirambo, Biryogo cell Gabiro village
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- F2180ZAjennyw0 contributionsFun local adventure - ideal to get a feel for KigaliReally good fun and a great way to see the local street life. The guides were very keen for us to enjoy the tour and went out of their way to deal with fussy dietary requirements.Written August 2, 2024
- gregorym5290 contributionsNight of funThe food tour was very nice. Had the opportunity of trying different cultures food and local beers and drinks. Tour guide took his time to allow me to experience the Rwanda food life. Very nice.Written October 2, 2023
- kublackphotography0 contributionsAmazingIt was amazing, the tour guide was very friendly and explained everything very well, and gave us tips of how to be enjoy the local food. Totally recommend to everyone visiting Rwanda.Written November 9, 2022
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Renee L
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
Jovan was friendly and pleasant. However the price of the tour is way too expensive for what is offered. The price should be closer to $15/$20. You will try some basic local dishes that are quite cheap and walk a few blocks. In general a nice experience but a huge rip off - I’ve been on food tours all over the world and none have been this low return on price. The operator is surely making tons of money (unclear how much is shared with the local guides).
Written August 15, 2023
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Although you weren't completely satisfied we do appreciate your feedback. It's unfortunate that you felt the price was too high. You'd be our very 1st customer who wasnt happy as you will see from our reviews. Our prices are accurately priced when there is only one customer. The rates are more competitive when they are more customers. 3rd party booking sites do charge a significant percentage on top of our rates, so wd don't make money as much as you assume. Whatever the case, our tour guides are well compensated well above the standard wages in Rwanda. Thanks again.
Written August 16, 2023
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Trent H
3 contributions
Mar 2023
Undoubtedly one of the best things I did in Kigali was this fun night out in Nyamirambo with super cool guide, Yves. He knows everything (and everyone) about this happening neighbourhood, This tour isn't cheap (but neither is anything in Rwanda), but this is a must for foodies. I thought i knew a fair bit about Rwandan cuisine, but there were plenty of great surprises. Aim for a night tour (and ideally a weekend) and let Yves know what you're into, and he'll do his best to accommodate you, and this will be a tour much more than about food with stops including bars and live music venues
Written March 18, 2023
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Thank you so much for coming out and enjoying your food tour with us. So glad Yves was able to also customize your experience. See you next time!
Written April 8, 2023
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Aletha A
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Solo
Amazing tour! Mariam was so sweet, a great conversationalist (I had a solo tour), and was very knowledgeable about the food and neighborhood. I have traveled in several other African countries and she explained similarities and differences between foods with similar preparations. While the tour is about 2-3 hrs - depending on how busy each location is - the distance covered to not too much and is flat. You’ll walk through the Islamic neighborhood which has many tailors, dress shops, restaurants, and mosques. I highly recommend this! Pace yourself, it’s a lot of food and drink! Don’t forget to tip.
Written July 25, 2023
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Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed your food walking tour experience!
Written January 6, 2024
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Federica B
Flimby, UK23 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
This was a lovely activity to do in Kigali on my own. Yves and his team were great fun and I enjoyed chatting to them about food, Rwanda and so much more. It was great walking around this vibrant area and trying the local food
Written May 23, 2023
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Thank you so much for the great review. We're so glad you enjoyed your food tour experience 😊
Written May 24, 2023
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Julia H
1 contribution
Joselyto was an amazing and informative guide. Enthusiastic talking about the city and the food. Also just a really cool guy in general and it was great getting to know about his background. We hit up 5 spots during the tour— definitely come with an empty stomach.
Written August 14, 2023
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So glad you enjoyed yourself Julia. Thank you for the great feedback!
Written January 6, 2024
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J. Smalls
New York City, NY27 contributions
5/5 Our guides, Miriam and Innocent, were great! I enjoyed the interaction with the locals and amazing conversations with the guides. I feel like the experience was amazing and we really got a “Taste of Rwanda!” Even after the tour, Miriam and Innocent took us to 2 of the shops we wanted to buy souvenirs from that we had passed earlier in the tour! There was also an amazing recap video that Innocent create following the tour! I highly recommend! My girlfriend and I were traveling from NYC and enjoyed everything Kigali had to offer!
Written July 21, 2023
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Thank you for the awesome review! So glad you and your gf enjoyed!
Written January 6, 2024
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nonjabuloz
Johannesburg, South Africa5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
I can’t express how much fun I had on this tour. My guide, Yves, was absolutely amazing and great company on the tour. The food was so delicious, I’m so sad I won’t be having this food once I leave. The neighborhood, nyamirambo, was full of life and so vibrant! Please do yourselves a favour and book this tour! I did the night tour and I’m so glad I did.. felt like a really cool night out on the town.
Written April 18, 2023
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Thank you so much for the raving reviews. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself. Yves is the best!
Written April 19, 2023
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Karla P
Toluca, Mexico5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
The walking food tour was excellent. I couldn’t get real local Rwanda food in any of the other restaurants I went to so I am. Wry happy I found this your. My guide, Gaella is fabulous, so smart and knowledgeable of her culture, and food. If you enjoy good food and good conversation she is the one for that! All the food was delicious and new to me. The only thing I would change or suggest is to reduce the portions of the food, I would have paid the same for less amount of food, because we couldn’t finish everything as we were going to do different stops to try different t things. Or maybe next time I’ll bring my containers to take some back to the hotel 😅 Thanks for the fantastic experience!
Written July 30, 2023
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Thanks for the outstanding review! We're so glad you enjoyed your self thoroughly!
Written January 6, 2024
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Thomas
London, UK1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
We had an amazing time with Yves and his team! Not only did we enjoy the different foods they selected, but they were just so nice and open to chat with about everything related to life in Rwanda. We learned a lot from them, and left with a new perspective on many aspects of the local culture.
Written May 1, 2023
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We're so happy you enjoyed the food tour. Thank you so much for coming hungry and leaving full with food and knowledge.
Written May 11, 2023
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Billy B
4 contributions
Myriam was great and excellent at explaining all the dishes! You will be nice and full by the end of your time. Very interesting neighborhood to walk through going from place to place as well!
Written June 6, 2024
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