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Free tour

Free walking tour Kampala of the cultural and historical palace.

3.80
Acceptable(5)
Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Lydia
Registered on 3 January 2023
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Hi! I'm Lydia I have been a tour guide for 5 years in Kampala Uganda, based in the Buganda kingdom. I'm so passionate about tour guiding and love meeting new people from different corners of the world. My enthusiasm for tourism has always made the tourists I walk with have fun, as well as enjoy more interesting stories, especially about our culture in Buganda kingdom. I'm so entertaining and trust me the tourists who walk with me never get bored. You won't regret choosing to walk with me.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hi everyone! My name is Lydia. I would like to introduce my tour.

I take you through the local food preparation of Green bananas commonly known as (matooke) and the dish commonly known as (Luwombo) in my kiganda culture.

The tour will begin at Kasubi Royal tombs, a UNESCO site. A grass thatched house with internal height of 9.5meters and external diameter 31 meters. The site is also the burial ground for the last four kings of Buganda kingdom.

Secondly, I would love to share with my guests the process of making bark cloth from the back of an African fig tree as we walk through the king's palace on Mmengo hill.
It's an interesting experience of harvesting and making barkcloth as you get to look at beautiful paintings done on the tree skin.

The kabaka's palace has several attractions which you shouldn't miss to see if you tour with me.  From the canon of Idd Amin in the compound to the torture chambers of Idd Amin down on the palace grounds.

We shall get a chance of walking through the royal mile which takes you to the parliament of Buganda kingdom.

The parliament of Buganda is also another spot that you shouldn't miss to visit as you learn the political history and cultures of the Buganda kingdom.

You will be able to experience the traditional dances of the Buganda Kingdom

The tour begins at the Kasubi Royal tombs then to Buganda parliament, then we walk into the royal mile and end in the kabaka's palace where we shall be experiencing the local food preparation, dances, and barkcloth making.

I will be waiting for your bookings and you won't regret!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Lubiri Ring Rd, Kampala, Uganda
I will be at kenlon Hotel, Lubiri ring road in a brown T.shirt.
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Outside visit
Kabaka's Palace
Here my visitors will be able to see the torture chambers of Idd Amin, canon of Idd Amin, the royal fire place, the royal mile, the remains of the Rose Royce, cardilac for former king and the general history of the kingdom and Uganda.
2
Free entry
Bulange building mengo
This houses the Parliament of Buganda kingdom and the visitors will enter inside the parliament, they will be told about the clan system and many more.
3
Entry not included
Uganda National Mosque
The visitors will get a guided tour into the mosque, the history of the country, and will have a chance to have a 360 view of kampala's seven original hills.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

3.80
Acceptable(5)
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Professionalism
4.50
Fun
4.75
Communication
4.75
Quality
4.75
Route
4.75

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Free walking tour Kampala of the cultural and historical palace.
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