Kampala food tour
KAMPALA FOOD TOUR - Our Kampala evening tour explores how the city eats in the evening, moving through the neighbourhoods of Wandegeya and Nakasero. This isn't about fine dining. Over four hours, you'll try 13+ tastings at street food, grills, and small local eateries curated by our tastemakers.
Begin in Wandegeya with local favourites like fire-cooked chicken in tomato, served with a mix of root vegetables and greens, paired with pineapple tea. From there, the route moves through street stalls and grills where youβll try Rolex, Ugandaβs iconic chapati and egg wrap, as well as grilled matoke and charcoal-grilled pork skewers finished with chilli salt from a roadside grill known only to locals.
As the evening continues, youβll sit down to more substantial dishes, including beef in groundnut sauce and pea stew, before finishing with deeper, slower flavours like goat luwombo, a traditional steamed stew, and fried tilapia, served with fresh banana juice.
Part food crawl, part introduction to Kampala at night, this tour is designed to show you how the city eats in the evening.
Coming in April 2026
Why this tour is awesome
Join our crash course into Kampalaβs local food scene. Youβll explore Wandegeya and Nakasero through the street stalls and local eateries where the food is hearty and built around tradition from Rolex and grilled pork skewers, to groundnut stews, goat luwombo and fried tilapia.
Itβs a relaxed, small-group experience that provides a fanastic introducton to the flavours of Uganda.
Your guide
Born and raised in Kampala, Patience loves sharing the cityβs vibrant food culture and warm community spirit. From bustling markets to local street eats, she enjoys introducing guests to the flavours and everyday life that make Ugandaβs capital so unique.
Your guide
A Kampala native, Fredrick guides with a passion for the cityβs culture, history, and dynamic street life. He takes pride in showing travellers beyond the surface, uncovering the local spots and traditions that define Kampalaβs energy and charm.
Join our daily evening 13+ taster tour of Kampala
The food heroes of Kampala
The famous fire-chickens in Wandegeya
Chicken with tomato cooked over fire
The fruit vendors of Wandegeya market
This isn't about fine dining, it's the food of the people
Pork skewers cooking over hot charcoal
The food heroes of Kampala
Smoky grilled pork skewers with chilli salt and with grilled matoke
Simple roadside shack cooking Rolex
Vendor cooking the iconic chapati and omelette Rolex
Crisp chapati filled with omelette
Goat luwombo stew, with traditional starchy sides
Ugandan fried tilapia fish with traditional Ugandan sides
Includes
- Price US $55 per person
- Language English
- Small group Maximum of 8 guests (private tours or groups of 9+, please contact us)
- Tastings 13+ tastings
- Drinks Bottled water
- Duration 4pm - 8pm
- Guides Led by one of our superb Kampala food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours. Children 50% discount.
- Transport Primarily a walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- Dietary Coming soon
How to book
To join the Kampala food tour, use the calendar to select your date and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, pleaseΒ contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any allergies, pleaseΒ contact usΒ before booking.
What to expect
Our Kampala food tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food that locals eat. Itβs an easy-paced walking tour, where the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way.
Meeting point
This Kampala food tour departs from the The College Inn Restaurant along Bombo Road north of the centre. It's easy to reach by taxi from most of the hotels in the city. There will be more details on your booking confirmation.Β
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
-
99% 5 star reviews across our tours -
Secure payments through provider Peek
-
No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
-
Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps