Kano Municipal has a plethora of exciting tourist attraction places to explore, they include the following:

• KANO EMIR’S PALACE (GIDAN RUMFA): It is a 15^th century palace and symbol of traditional Hausa architecture, tradition and royalty. It is located at the heart of Kano city accommodation the Emir of Kano of his servants.
• GIDAN MAKAMA MESEUM: It is also a 15^th century building, it is originally a palace of Makaman Kano which is later transformed to a major historical and cultural significance, it has eleven (11) galleries showcasing Hausa architectures, city walls, colonial era local economy, ancient Hausa music instruments and clothing, e.t.c.
• KURMI MARKETS: It is one of the oldest markets in Africa established back then in 15^th It has a history of Trans-Sahara trade. Kurmi market is well known in textiles, leather goods, spices, local crafts for souvenirs and vast number of local items. It is indeed an international tourist attraction centre.
• KANO ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN: It is officially known as Audu Bako Zoological Garden located in Kano Municipal Council. It was established in July, 1971 and officially opened to the public in November, 1972 during the then Military Governor of Kano State, Alh. Audu Bako. The park covers approximately 46 hectares with 350 animals.
• ANCIENT CITY WALLS (GANUWA) AND GATES (KOFOFI): The ancient city walls and gates were defensive measures built around the city of Kano as early as 11^th century under the reign of Sarki Gajimasu in 1095 later expanded by Sarki Rumfa in 15^th The city walls and gates surrounded the entire city as defensive measure against intruders and rival traditional rulers. The gates include Kofar Mata, Kofar Nasarawa, Sabuwar Kofa, and Kofar Dan’agundi. These are the gates located within Kano Municipal Council.
• KOFAR MATA DYE PITS: It is an indigenous dye pit located very close to Kofar Mata Gate in Kano city. It is a place where artisans demonstrate traditional fabric dyeing techniques. It is dated back to centuries and it is still functioning as traditional dyeing is still being made there.
• ADO BAYERO MALL: It alternatively known as SHOPRITE, it is a modern and one of the biggest super market and recreation centre in Nigeria established during the late years of the emirship of late Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero, it attracts tourist from within and outside Nigeria.