150 years in 180 minutes
If you only have three hours to spare, then our Mini Tour is the best way to see the city! See the highlights of Kampala’s history, from the royal palaces and tombs, to the churches of the missionaries who introduced Christianity and the martyrs who died for it.
Expertly Designed, Locally led
Explore A snapshot of Uganda's Past
Kampala is part of Buganda kingdom, the largest of Uganda’s indigenous kingdoms. It is a city built over seven hills, and takes it’s name from the Impala that used to roam there.
Royals
Buganda was ruled by a king, known as the Kabaka. Each Kabaka established his capital on a hill, where he built his palace. Kings were traditionally buried in their palaces, a tradition that ended at the turn of the twentieth century.
Martyrs
The only Catholic saints in Africa died for their faith in Kampala, during a two-year persecution in the 1880s. Missionaries had arrived in the kingdom at the invitation of the Kabaka twenty years prior, but the conversion of the local people led to civil war.
Great People. Amazing Tours. Beautiful Uganda.
Where We Visit
Explore the sites that offer a snapshot into Kampala’s culture, history and heritage
St Paul’s Cathedral
The oldest cathedral in Uganda, St Paul’s was built by Protestant missionaries
Lubiri Palace
Built in 1885, the palace contains a bunker in its grounds, used by Idi Amin and Milton Obote
Kiweewa’s Tomb
A king for 30 days, Kiweewa was buried in his palace, as was tradition
Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine
Commemorating the sacrifice of the 45 Christians who were martyred between 1885 and 1887
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