Indulge in Rwanda’s culinary culture with this immersive 3-day tour through Kigali’s vibrant food scene. Taste traditional dishes, learn local food history, and enjoy curated pairings of Rwandan coffee and banana beer; all guided by local chefs and food lovers. Ideal for foodies seeking flavor with a cultural twist.
Begin your culinary journey with a guided tour through Kimironko Market. Explore vibrant stalls of tropical fruits, spices, and vegetables. Sample local snacks like sambaza and boiled maize. In the afternoon, enjoy a Kigali street food tasting: brochettes, isombe, ibirayi, and plantains with storytelling about food traditions and community.
Start with a visit to a banana beer brewing cooperative. Learn how the drink is made and enjoy a tasting session. In the afternoon, visit a specialty coffee café for a curated tasting of Rwandan beans paired with traditional pastries. Dinner at a local fusion restaurant that reimagines Rwandan classics.
Visit the home of a local chef for a hands-on cooking session. Learn to make ibirayi, isombe, and urwagwa banana bread. Enjoy your meal as a family-style lunch, with cultural stories and music. Transfer to airport or your next destination.
All listed prices are in USD and apply to bookings made from outside Rwanda. For Rwandan residents, please contact us directly to make a booking and receive rates in local currency.
Prices shown are in USD and include all applicable Rwandan taxes. If you wish to pay in Rwandan Francs (RWF), please request an offline booking. More details can be found in our Payment Options.
Please note that foreign medical insurance does not cover helicopter evacuation in Rwanda. For your safety, all our tours include emergency evacuation insurance as standard. We also strongly recommend that every traveler carries comprehensive emergency evacuation coverage.
At Virunga Ecotours, we are dedicated to ethical practices. We pay fair wages and make regular contributions to pensions, maternity benefits, and community health schemes for all our employees.
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