Kigali Kitchens
Four hours through Kigali's late-night kitchens, charcoal grills and family-run stalls.
Hosted by one of our Kigali tastemakers
Experience hosted by Annie & Second
What you can expect
Kigali food tour - A chef-led evening tour through Kigali, the street stalls, noodle counters and market kitchens that quietly feed the neighbourhood. Full write-up coming soon.
The essentials
Destination
Kigali, Rwanda
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Language
English
Days of the week
Tue–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 Kigali food tour
- Smallest group size in Kigali
- Led by Kigali 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.
KCL Kigali Coffee Lab is a standout in Kigali's bustling cafe scene, renowned for its expertly brewed coffee sourced from Rwanda's own rich bean harvests.
Tony little local spot.
You’ll try
Rwandan doughnutsBeef samosaGrilled flatbreads
Kuruhimbi Milk Bar, located in the vibrant city of Kigali, offers a unique peek into local Rwandan culture with its emphasis on traditional dairy-based drinks like fermented milk and ikivuguto.
You’ll try
Sweet potato
Tamu Tamu Restaurant, nestled in the vibrant city of Kigali, is celebrated for its authentic Rwandan cuisine, offering a taste of traditional flavors with dishes like brochettes and sambaza.
You’ll try
Sautéd spinach and beansSautéed freshwater sardinesCassava leaf stewCassava dough
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Kigali food tour, Smallest group size in Kigali, Led by Kigali 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
Annie
Uwase A
Annie leads this tour in Kigali — 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).
Reviews
Reviews
Coming soon. Guest reviews from the first departures land here.
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Eat Kigali with us.
An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$54 per guest.