Kigali Walking Tour: Belgian Memorial, Biryogo & Street Art

Walk the neighborhoods where Kigali's daily life and history meet

A guided walking tour of Kigali starting at Norrsken House and moving through four distinct stops: the Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, the vibrant car-free zone of Biryogo with its street art and tea shops, and Imbuga City Walk. A local guide leads the route, which takes two to three hours and includes water and WiFi. Children from age 12 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kigali city on walking tour

• Meet at Norrsken House Kigali
• Walk to Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial
• Reflect at Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial
• Explore Biryogo car-free zone
• Visit Nyamirambo Women’s Center
• Stroll down Imbuga City Walk
• End tour and arrange transport

The experience

The walk starts at Norrsken House Kigali and heads toward the Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial, passing through the city's clean, well-planned streets and modern architecture. Along the way you'll see lively commercial areas and small local shops where everyday life unfolds. The memorial itself marks where 10 Belgian soldiers were killed at the start of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. A small museum and the preserved bullet-marked building where they made their last stand offer a direct encounter with Rwanda's past and its path toward peace.

Biryogo's car-free zone is where the tour shifts into the social heartbeat of the city. Locals gather at outdoor tea shops, the aroma of grilled brochettes fills the air, and street art lines the walkways. You'll stop at the Nyamirambo Women's Center to learn about community initiatives and browse locally made crafts. Whether you're sipping spiced Rwandan tea, tasting fresh juice, or watching the street life move around you, this stretch gives you an authentic feel for how Kigali's neighborhoods actually work.

The final stop is Imbuga City Walk, a pedestrian street in the heart of the city where no cars means you can move at the pace of the crowd. Local street art, small shops, outdoor cafés, and vendors selling crafts and fresh fruit make it easy to see how locals spend their day. Your guide can help arrange transport back to your location when the tour ends.

What’s included

• Bottled water throughout the walk.
• free WiFi to stay connected.
• a local guide who speaks English and brings the city's stories to life.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 15:00

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (18 to 55 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Iriza Tours & Safaris

Is this one for you?This is a shared group tour led by a guide who sets the pace and chooses where you stop, so it suits travelers who want to learn the city's history and neighborhoods without building an itinerary themselves. If you prefer to walk on your own schedule or explore without a guide's narrative, a self-guided walk would serve you better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial and why does the tour stop there?

The Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial marks the site where 10 Belgian soldiers were killed at the start of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The tour includes a small museum and the preserved bullet-marked building where they made their last stand, giving you direct access to a pivotal moment in Rwanda's history and its recovery.

What happens in Biryogo and why is it a car-free zone?

Biryogo's car-free zone is a neighborhood gathering space where locals meet at outdoor tea shops, eat grilled brochettes, and move through streets lined with street art. The absence of traffic makes it a place where you can walk at ease and see how the community actually lives and socializes.

How long does the tour take and what's included?

The tour takes two to three hours and includes bottled water to keep you refreshed, free WiFi to stay connected, and a knowledgeable local guide who leads the route and shares the stories behind each stop.

What is Imbuga City Walk like?

Imbuga City Walk is a lively pedestrian street in central Kigali with no vehicle traffic. You'll find local street art, small shops, outdoor cafés, and vendors selling crafts and fresh fruit: a place to experience the modern, everyday rhythm of the city.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you need alternative transport to or from the starting point at Norrsken House Kigali.