Matoke Moments
Matoke steamed under leaf, the rolex from the roll and muchomo grilled goat. Kampala eats soft, starchy and quietly savoury.
Hosted by one of our Kampala tastemakers
Experience hosted by Patience & Fredrick
What you can expect
Kampala food tour - Our Kampala lunch tour explores the everyday food culture of the city in Bugolobi, a neighbourhood. Over four hours and 12+ tastings, you’ll experience the dishes that define daily life in Kampala.
The essentials
Destination
Kampala, Uganda
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
12+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Kampala food tour
- Smallest group size in Kampala
- Led by Kampala tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
A neighbourhood local eatery at 8J9F+44.
ankole bakery - it means 'calf' in local language 'Runyakore'.
You’ll try
Ugandan doughnutsUgandan sweet cookies
Local food market
Samosa vendor in Bugalobi Market.
You’ll try
Vegetable samosa
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Kampala food tour, Smallest group size in Kampala, Led by Kampala tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Patience
Namara P
Patience leads this tour in Kampala — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
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