Uganda · City Tours

1-Day Kampala Highlights Tour with Cultural and Historic Landmarks

1 Day Round trip from Lubiri Ring Road Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Buganda King's Palace and the nearby Buganda Kings Lake
  • 02 Learn the story of the 22 Uganda Martyrs at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine
  • 03 Explore cultural and historical exhibitions at the Uganda National Museum
  • 04 Browse gifts and souvenirs at the African Crafts Village
  • 05 Experience the lively atmosphere of Nakasero Market in the heart of Kampala

Explore Kampala's cultural and historical landmarks on this full-day city tour. Visit key sites such as the Buganda King's Palace, the Uganda National Museum, the Baha’i Temple, and the African Crafts Village, while discovering the heritage of one of Uganda's greatest kingdoms. You'll also stop at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine and Nakasero Market, with time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the city.

Proceed to see the Buganda King's Palace and witness one of the greatest kingdoms in Uganda, where historical leadership took place.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kampala
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kampala City Highlights and Cultural Landmarks

  • Pick-up by your experienced English-speaking tour guide from your hotel to start the tour early at 7:00 am.

  • Visit the Independence Monument.

  • Proceed to see the Buganda King's Palace and witness one of the greatest kingdoms in Uganda, where historical leadership took place. Later, continue to the Buganda Kings Lake.

  • Head to the Uganda Martyrs Shrine, where 22 Martyrs were burned to death by the King of Buganda due to their refusal to denounce their Christianity.

  • Explore the Uganda National Museum to view various cultural and local historical exhibitions from different ethnic groups in Uganda.

  • Have lunch at one of the excellent local restaurants in Kampala city that serves Ugandan local dishes.

  • Proceed to the Baha’i Temple and then to an African Crafts Village, where you can buy gifts and souvenirs at your own cost.

  • End the tour with a visit to Nakasero Market, located in the heart of Kampala city near the old taxi park and the new taxi park.

  • Drop off at your hotel by your experienced Ugandan tour guide.

Buganda King's Palace, Buganda Kings Lake, Uganda National Museum, Baha’i Temple

Where this trip takes you

Buganda King's Palace, Buganda Kings Lake, Uganda National Museum, Baha’i Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lubiri Ring Road 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Bottled water

  • Lunch

  • Professional English-speaking Kampala (Ugandan) guide/driver

  • Transport

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Tips

  • Accommodation

  • Visas

  • Air tickets

  • Laundry

  • Gifts and souvenirs

Know before you go

  • We can organise extra days with additional fees upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lubiri Ring Road, Kampala, Uganda
Tour start
Lubiri Ring Road, Kampala, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Lubiri Ring Road.

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