7-Hills Kampala Socio-Cultural Trek & Walking Experience

Kampala, UG
100% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (18 reviews)
Self-guided

Included

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    Entrance fees
    .Bagala craft
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    Bottled water
    .Bottled water is provided upon your request
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    Entrance fees
    .old taxi park
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    Entrance fees
    .Nakasero market
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    Entrance fees
    Owino market
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    Entrance fees
    .independence monument

Excluded

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    Private transportation
    Please Note. The tour price doesn’t include pick ups and drop off fee but they are offered at an extra fees
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    Entrance fees
    Entrance fees to the Gadafi National moseque

Meeting Point

At tourism office. Kampala central mosque

Meeting point

Old Kampala Rd, Kampala , Uganda

End point

End Point

At tourism office. Kampala central mosque

Meeting point

Old Kampala Rd, Kampala , Uganda

End point

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Admiral Hotel
Admiral Hotel and Spa Kampala
African Tribe Hotel
Afro Park Hotel
Afro Park Hotel Muyenga
Already Hotel
Amali living
Amaya Hotel And Luxury Suites Kira
Amrage Suites
Aponye Hotel
Arcadia Suites
Athina Club House
B&B Junction Motel Ltd
Bamus Sarovar Portico, Kampala
Bativa Hotel
Beach View
Beautiful woman hotel
Belford Garden Restaurant and Hotel Ltd
Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel
Binyuma Suites Motel
Biraj International Hotel
Biraj International Hotel
Biyem Hotel
Blaize Affaire Apartments
Blue Pearl Apartments
Blue Terrace Residence
BMK House Hotel Apartments
Bright Island Resort Holiday Home
Brimax Hotel
Brimax Hotel
Brimax Hotel
BUDDIEZ hotel limited
Buddiez Platinum Hotel
Bukandula Hotel
Bunamwaya
Bunga, Kampala
Bunyonyi Luxury Resort
Bushpig Backpackers
Caffe Roma l'originale
Canary Hotel
Capitol Palace Hotel
Capricorn Lounge
Caran Hotel Apartments
Caran Hotel Apartments
Caran Hotel Kisugu
Cardinal Nsubuga Leadership Centre
Chez Johnson Hotel
Chez Johnson Hotel Nakulabye
CityBlue Hotel & Suites
Coffee Tourist Motel
Constellation Apartments
Corendon Hotel Limited
Crown Elegance Suites
Crystal Hotel Apartments Entebbe
Da Harvey Lounge
Day to Day Hotel
Diamonds Hotel
Discount Hotel
Dollar Springs Hotel
Dolphin Suites
Double Five Hotel
Eco Heaven Guest House
Ecoheaven Guest House and Massage Spa
Elite Suites Hotel
Emerald Hotel
Emmas' Guest House
Enro Hotel
Entebbe Airport
Excellent Hotel Kampala
Explorers Hub
Faida Hill Motel
Fairway Boutique Hotel
Fairway Hotel
Fang Fang Hotel
Fontis Residences Hotel
Forest Cottages
Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
Freedom City Hotel
Friendship Apartment
Fuego Hotel
G One Hotel
Galaxy Motel Kampala
Georgia Hotel
Glorious Suites Lugala
GNS Hotel kampala
Goexpat Safaris
Golden Apartments
Goldmark Luxurious Furnished Apartments
Golf Course Hotel
Gorilla Mist Lodge Buhoma
Grand Global Hotel
Grand Imperial Hotel
Guangzhou Da Jiudian
Harmony Hotel Kampala
Harts Motel
HBT Russel Hotel
Heritage Residences
Heritage Residences Muyenga
Heritage Residences Muyenga
Hermela hotel
Hillside Plaza Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Kampala
HMK Executive Apartments
Holiday Express Hotel
Hotel 256 Kampala
Hotel 33 Kampala
Hotel Acacia View
Hotel Africana
Hotel Barbados International
Hotel Benco
Hotel Diplomate
Hotel Diplomate Kampala
Hotel Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
Hotel Hensek
Hotel Hera Kmapala
Hotel International 2000 Limited
Hotel Jfrigh
Hotel Le Bougainviller
Hotel OK
Hotel Ruch
Hotel Sojovalo
Humura Resorts
Imperial Royale Hotel
Infinity Hotel Kampala
Ivory Castle Boutique Hotel
Ivys Hotel
J & J Hotel Bakuli
Jarin Hotel
JB suites and lounge
Jetina Motel
JM Furnished Apartments
Joden Suites
Joka's Hotel
Kabira Country Club
Kadz Hotel
Kampala Marriott Hotel
Kampala Regency Hotel
Kampala Serena Hotel
Kasalina Gardens Serviced Apartments
Kbk Comfort Accommodation
Kenlon Hotel
Keresi Budget Guest House
Kilimanjaro Inn
Kite Motel
Kolping House
L'aponye Hotel & Apartments
La Grande Hotel
La Shalom Hotel Mbale
La-Ponye Hotel & Apartments
Landmark View Hotel
Landmark View Hotel
Landmark View Hotel
Last Minute Motel
Latitude 0 Degrees Hotel
Latitude 1 Suites
Lavori Residence
Le Petit Village Hotel And Spa
Le Touareg Hotel
Legit Motel
Leisure Tec Hotel
Leosim Hotel
Lexus Guest House, Kasangati
Lucky Don Hotel
Lyden Cottages
M3 Stella Hotel
Macsedo Resort Hotel
Makindye Perfect Motel
Makutano Hotel
Maria's Place
Marriott Executive Apartments Kampala
Matsiko Gardens and Hotel
Meilin International Hotel
Mestil Hotel & Residences
Metropole Hotel Kampala
Micassa Suites
Millennium Dynasty Hotel
Millennium Terrace Hotel
Moonlight Hotel
Mosa Court Suites
Mount Zion Hotel
Mount Zion Hotel Annex
Muffler Motel Bukesa
Mukyo Guest House
N K Hotel & Restaurant
N-Bridge Hotel
Namayiba Park Hotel
Nanjing Hotel
Nanjing Restaurant & Motel
Natra Apartments
New Court View Hotel Masindi
Nob View Hotel
Ntinda Bypass Hotel
Nyumbani Hotel
O'kla Extreme Hotel
O'kla Hotel
Olimpos Hotel Kampala
ONOMO Hotel Kampala
Pacify Executive Hotel
Paxland Motel
Pearl Highway Hotel
Pesam Motel
Pitta Opulent Apartments
Power King Hotel & Bar
PR Kampala
Precise Motel
Protea Hotel Kampala
Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz
Purus Executive Accommodation
Ravens Hotel
Red Sea Hotel Kampala
Red Sox Hotel
Rolanda Motel
Roma Hotel
Rosama Guest House Najjanankumbi Kampala
Rosettes Boutique Hotel
Rosettes Boutique Hotel
Rosset Hotels
Royal Matt Hotel
Royal Suites
Rozera Gardens Hotel
Russell Hotel
Safari Inn
Safdal Hotel
Sanso Hotel
Sanso Hotel
Serein Hotel & Spa
Serene Hotel Makerere
Serene Suites Hotel
Serenity Suites,Ntinda
Shamrock Hotel
Shangri-La Fortune
Shangri-La Hotel Uganda Ltd.
Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Sheron Hotel
Shine Hotel Limited
Sibyangu Standard Hotel
SKA The Boutique B&B
Speke Apartments
Speke Hotel
Square 5 Hotel
SS Hotel Kampala
Stallion Place Hotel - Bed And Breakfast
Star Hotel and Casino
Star View Hotel Kampala
Sunrise Hotel
Super Paradise Hotel
Suzie Hotel Old Kampala Uganda
Taj Mahal Hotel
Tal Cottages hotel
Tamale Gerald
Tandem Hotel Kampala
TANKHILL INN by SEB
Tankhill Inn by SEB
The Choate Hotel And Restaurant Kampala
The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa
The Grand Plaza Hotel
The Grandville Manor
The Hashtag Guest House Bukoto
The Hub Hotel
The Palms Residence
The Pangolin Nest
The Prestige Hotel Suites
Travellers Palace Hotel
Tricam Hotel
Twin Tower Gardens
Ubuntu Palace Hotel - Runati
Ucha Hotel & Suites
Urban by CityBlue
URBAN STaR HOTEL
Vegas Hotel
Venus Guest House
Verona Hotel
Victoria Mews Hotel
Villa Kololo
Vision Hotel
Westside apartments Ntinda
WIN 5 Hotels & Spa
Wonders Guest House
Yobo's Complex Guest House
Zara Garden Hotel and Apartments
NOTE: pick ups and drop offs can be arranged at an additional fees. Tour price doesn’t include pickups and drop offs. Be ready at the pick up location 30 minutes early and kindly share the pickup details after booking.

What to expect

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Gaddafi National Mosque

Magical seven hills spot and amazing view of the city not missing the interior view of the mosque , taking photos on different bits and good summary for kampala city. One of the few points to view the city if not the best

Duration 45 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Owino Market/Kampala

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its the largest local market with over 3000 vendors deals in different products like second hand clothings,shoes and food stuffs.

Duration 25 minutes
Admission Admission Included
3

Nakasero Market

Its basically for foods and fruits market where shopping is done for the most of the people with variety of local foods from remote villages for sale.

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Included
4
Independence Monument

It represents rich ugandan history regarding its independence with different features representing mixture ideologies which the guide must explain in depth.

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Included
5

Old Taxi Park

It's the biggest public taxi park in Kampala ,summarised with organised chaos but smartly known by Ugandans,

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Kisenyi

Home to some of the most vulnerable populations in Uganda, human relationships and interactions born from it worth their weight in gold...heartwarming with positive attitude and energy has the biggest share...

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by TREK MASTERS

What our experts say

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    Try local street food at Nakasero Market.
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    Visit the Gaddafi Mosque for stunning views.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Capture photos at Independence Monument.
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    Public transport options are nearby.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Get ready for a truly magnificent experience with the Kampala's Walking Magnificent City Tour. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and adventure, giving you a deeper understanding of the city and its hidden gems. With knowledgeable and passionate guides, you'll dive into the organized chaos of Kampala while exploring its religious history, political background, and social aspects of life. But this tour is much more than just a sightseeing trip. You'll have the opportunity to interact with talented Ghetto youths, gaining valuable insights into their lives and experiences.

What to expect?

During this 2 to 4-hour tour, you can expect to soak up the magical views of Kampala from the top of its iconic seven hills. You'll start at the Gaddafi National Mosque, where you'll not only admire the stunning architecture but also learn about the city's cultural differences. As you wander through the largest local market with over 3000 vendors, you'll get a taste of everyday life in Kampala. Keep your senses alive as you explore Nakasero Market, a food haven filled with vibrant local produce. The tour will also take you to the Independence Monument, a symbol of Uganda's rich history, and the bustling Old Taxi Park, where organized chaos meets efficiency. Along the way, you'll pass through areas home to vulnerable populations, witnessing heartwarming interactions and positive energy.

Who is this for?

The Kampala's Walking Magnificent City Tour is designed for curious explorers who crave a deeper connection with the places they visit. Whether you're a history enthusiast, culture lover, or simply someone seeking a unique and immersive experience, this tour is for you. The inclusivity of this tour ensures that anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Kampala's history and its vibrant communities will feel welcome. So, if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for discovering the lesser-known aspects of a city, this tour will exceed your expectations.

Why book this?

What sets this tour apart is the unique blend of experiences it offers. Not only do you get to witness the breathtaking views of Kampala from the top of the seven hills, but you also gain a deep understanding of the city's cultural fabric. The passionate guides will share fascinating stories and insights, providing you with a firsthand account of the city's religious, political, and social history. Moreover, this tour goes beyond the usual tourist spots by introducing you to the energetic Ghetto youths. Through their eyes, you'll see the resilient spirit and positive attitude that define Kampala. The flexibility of the itinerary ensures that your interests and preferences are taken into account, allowing for a personalized experience you won't find elsewhere.

Good to know

As you embark on this tour, wear comfortable shoes as you'll be walking for a duration of 2 to 4 hours. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning views and memorable moments. The meeting point is at the Kampala Central Mosque tourism office, and the tour will end at the same location. The tour includes a visit to Gaddafi National Mosque, the largest local market, Nakasero Market, the Independence Monument, and the Old Taxi Park. It's important to note that the tour passes by areas where vulnerable populations reside, offering a glimpse into their lives and the vibrant human interactions that occur in these communities. Be prepared to be moved by their stories and the positive energy they exude.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Kampala's Walking Magnificent City Tour speak highly of the knowledgeable guides who bring the city's history and culture to life. They appreciate the opportunity to interact with the Ghetto youths and gain a unique perspective on life in Kampala. Visitors have described the tour as eye-opening and immersive, offering a deeper understanding of the city beyond its tourist attractions. The engaging and passionate storytelling by the guides has left a lasting impression on many, making this tour a highlight of their visit to Kampala. So join the ranks of delighted travelers and embark on this extraordinary journey through the heart and soul of Kampala.

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