Gondar city tour


9 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 12
Mobile ticket

Overview

This is a full day city tour in Gondar. Gondar is located in the Amhara regional state, northern Ethiopia. Gondar is situated at 12.60 latitude and 37.47 longitude at an elevation of 2201 meters above sea level. Gondar is also known as the “Camelot” of Africa, nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Semien Mountains National Park. Gondar was the 17th and 18th century capital city of Ethiopia, which was founded by Emperors Fasiladas (1632 – 1667). It was home to a number of emperors & warlords, curtsies and kings who built several castles and palaces in the area.

Inclusions

  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entry/Admission - Debre Berhan Selassie Church
  • Entry/Admission - Fasil Ghebbi
  • Entry/Admission - Central Hotel - ሴንትራል ሆቴል

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Central Hotel - ሴንትራል ሆቴል, JF69+7RM, Gondar, Ethiopia

Morning at 8:30/9:00 pick up from airport or hotel and start visiting the main attractions of the city. In the morning, visit the oldest and the most impressive Gonderine structure, the magnificent castle compound including the two storied palace of emperor Fasiladas and the emperor bath where Orthodox Christian celebrate Ethiopian Epiphany on the 19th of January.

In the afternoon visit the fantastically decorated Debre Brehan Silassie Church (light of Trinity), if time permits, also visit the ruined palace of Queen Mintiwab at Qusquam, were the Scottish explorer James Bruce used to reside for sometimes. Then transfer to your

designated place.

On this tour you can purchase souvenir and handcrafts.

Items included in the price: 
• Transport by private vehicle
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
• Driver/guide
• Entrance fees

Duration: 9 hours

Stop At: Fasil Ghebbi, Mesqual square Gondar mesqual square, Gonder Ethiopia

Visit the 17th century royal castles.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Debre Berhan Selassie Church, Gondar, Ethiopia, Gonder Ethiopia

Visit historical church.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
5.0
224jennaw
January 2020

Our tour guide Wondimu was amazing — very friendly and knowledgeable. This tour is advertised as a 9-hour long tour to visit 4 sites, but it only took us about 6 hours to see everything, after which our guide and driver had been told they could depart. Since we were unsure about getting around Go...

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