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Axum City Tour

4.9(11)Axum1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.9(11)

Description

Axum is the center and cradle of Ethiopian civilization not only that Axum is the most sacred city in Ethiopia and final resting place of the Ark of Covenant . in addition to that , our guides are professional and educated once. When you go to the sites you will be amazed the Axumite people were great and powerful in between we offer coffee ceremony around the museum for refreshment.

Tour Options

Axum City Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

The tour includes the main stelea park. These famed granite obelisks are relics of this time and have gained UNESCO World Heritage site status. The tallest , the Great stelea, has fallen and broken in to six massive pieces , but when standing was 33 meters (108 feet) tall and weighed about five hundred twenty tones and other remarkable pre –Christian monuments .

Admission included30 min

Ezana inscription is located 1 km north of the obelisk park and this site was found by three farmers in 1981 just in a field . This inscription was erected by King Ezana and written in three languages ; Geez , Greek and Sabean and it tells about the war story of the king how he defeated his enemy in the war .

Admission included120 min

The tomb of King Kaleb and his son King Gebremeskel is found 2 km north of the city and built at strategic place. This site was built in the 6th c and excavated in 1906 by the German Archaeologist.

Admission included120 min

The first church of St. Mary was built in the 4th c by the first christian kings of Axum King Ezana and Syzana . After that , other churches were built by different rulers at different times . Axum is the most holiest city in Ethiopia even in Africa due to the ark of Covenant existing in the new building of Axum then Axum become the home of all Ethiopian churches as well the city become the second Jerusalem.

Admission included60 min

Dongur palace is localy called the palace of Queen of Sheba. This wise Queen was living in the 10th c B.C . She was the mother of Menilik I the one he went to his father King Solomon and brought the Ark of Covenant to Axum then he become King of Axum .

Admission not included30 min

The pool was built by Queen of Sheba for her own recreational purpose according to the local tradition but people call it Mayshum means the chieftain water . Local people are using to day for swimming , timket festival and cleaning materials .

Highlights

Guiding service
All entrance fees
Transportation and water

What's included

Included
Guiding service
All entrance fees
Transportation and water
Not included
Tips and Gratitude
Food and Alcoholic drinks
Entry Visa ,Flights and tickets
Accommodation

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick you up from Axum Airport , and give you transfer in to your hotel and next day after you finish your city tour will give you transfer out to Axum Airport/hotel .

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with any kind of diseases.

Reviews(11)

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laghrissia2024
March 31, 2026
Abune yemata

The manager was very welcoming, and understanding, car was clean, tidy and on time, driver is very helpful and provide information whenever he can, guide was very knowledgeable and helpful despite his long term injury a very nice guy, tigray region is very safe don't believe the rumors, if I did I would've missed this incredible experience. Nice work guys. I'm really keen to do this again soon

Operator response

Thank you very much for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us . We are truly pleased to hear that you felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout your journey.

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royall664
February 17, 2026
My tur to Ethiopia was an amazing experience. I explored historical places, enjoyed traditional food ( injara)

Tour Review On January 20th, I went on a tour that turned out to be one of the most exciting and memorable experiences I have had. The tour was well organized, enjoyable, and very educational. We visited several interesting places, including historical sites and beautiful natural attractions. The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. He explained everything clearly and made sure everyone understood the history and importance of each place we visited. I learned many new things that I did not know before. The transportation was comfortable and arrived on time. The driver was careful and professional, which made the journey safe and smooth. We were also given enough time to take pictures, ask questions, and relax. One of the best parts of the tour was the opportunity to meet new people. We shared ideas, took photos together, and enjoyed the experience as a group. The environment was clean and welcoming. However, I think the tour could have been better if we had more time at some of the locations because some places were very interesting and needed more exploration. Overall, the tour was successful and enjoyable. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to relax, learn new things about Ethiopia, and have fun. It was truly a wonderful experience.

Operator response

Thank you for hiring our service for your trip in Ethiopia and we are glad to have you as our client. We appreciate for your helpful review and witness our service.

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Departure21733722834
January 19, 2026
Amezing

Axum is a truly unforgettable destination rich in history, culture, and spirituality. The ancient stelae, historic churches, and archaeological sites tell powerful stories of one of Africa’s oldest civilizations. Walking through the city feels like stepping back in time, especially around the Stelae Park and the Church of St. Mary of Zion. The atmosphere is peaceful and deeply spiritual, with welcoming and friendly locals. Axum also offers beautiful views, traditional food, and a strong sense of heritage. Whether you are interested in history, religion, or culture, Axum is a must-visit place that leaves a lasting impression on every traveler.

Operator response

Thank you for hiring our service and we are glad to have you as our client .

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V9301NRhelenb
May 25, 2025
Excellent, very good, excellent 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

I would like to thank sycamore@Haile. I had an unforgettable 19 day tour organized by Haile @Sycamore_ethiopa_ Tours.His care started with the pickup from Addis Ababa airport. He also organized Sim cards for us. Haile was always punctual, accommodating and nice.Our wishes were met constantly. We felt safe and secure with him. 19 unforgettable days through northern and southern Ethiopia are now over and I have made another friend in my homeland, Haile. If I have the opportunity to do a tour again, I would recommend it with a calm conscience. I say thank you now and see you soon. Helen Binega-Heberer

Operator response

Thank you very much for choosing us and traveled in Ethiopia . We really appreciated for taking your precious time to write such a helpful review . See you up next trip in Ethiopia .

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Tourist54495582867
October 27, 2024
Amazing historical sites and beautiful landscapes

Haile was very responsive and gave us options which would work well with my family and friends. We were taken to the places we had agreed on. Our guide Zeray had good information on the various sites and made sure we were comfortable. It was a relaxed trip where we enjoyed the landscapes and learned alot about the history and how it ties in to tge middle east. They all kept time. A Stress free tour it was. Thanks Sycamore Tours

Operator response

Thank you dear pamela for traveling with us and taking your precious time to write and witness our service . I appreciated and looking forward to take you to other part of Ethiopia .

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Escape16758487477
December 18, 2023
Excellent tour of Axum and Excursions

I heard about the Ancient city of Axum and its magnificent attractions then i booked my tour with sycamore tours. The tour operator Mr. Haile organize my city tour and i have visited ,the ancient obelisks , royal tombs , inscriptions , palaces and the st.Mary zion church as well as the house of the Ark of Covenant believed to be there and guarding by one monk. The ciy has so many special things and its vey decent and relaxed place and most recommended to be visted. I am happy with my tour and the service offered by the company.

Operator response

It was a pleasure to have you and thank you for traveling with my tour company and i appreciated for the review .

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Navigate39347779303
December 16, 2023
Best Axum tour operator and Tour company

I have searched the best tour company and finally I found sycamore tours with some nice reviews then I booked my Axum city tour I have visited the Famous obelisk, ancient underground tombs ,Ezana Inscription, Queen of Sheba palace and at the end the most holy place St.Mary Zion Church and the house of the Ark of Covenant Building. The guide was knowledgeable and professional as well i appreciate the tour operator and all the organizing services.

Operator response

Thank you for choosing our tour company and traveling with us as well as for the review .

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Happiness03392294231
October 30, 2023
Great , Axum tour

We went to Axum and visited the ancient town with Mr. Haile tour operator of sycamore tours . We had a lovely tour everything goes smooth even more than I expected. We have visited the incredible obelisks, tombs ,museum, Ezana Inscription, Queen of Sheba Palace and the most holy place of St. Mary Zion Church and the house of Ark of Covenant. We were delighted that we have seen the guard of Ark of Covenant who is being there for the rest of his life . The city was clean beautiful and descent I ike it for us it's one of the place where you can get all. Most recommended place in 2023/2024 to be visited.

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Operator response

Thank you dear Emma for choosing our service and we are happy you spend a good time with us !

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Arthur G
March 5, 2020
Aksum (Axum) touring

Fantastic tour guide! Spent a day with Haile - he picked us up at the airport with his driver and vehicle - and we toured Aksum’s main sites. He is personable, knowledgeable, and speaks English very well. We learned so much about the history and religion and archeology in the area, and he was patient and accommodating to all of our needs. We had the unique opportunity to speak to the priests at the churches and Haile translated for us! We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and friendly guide and/or tour agency - whether in Aksum or anywhere else in Ethiopia. He’s very responsive via WhatsApp which I found was not so much the case with other guides we’ve been in contact with. Wish I would have known that he arranges tours in other areas, as we probably would have booked more with him.

Operator response

Thank you Mr. Arthur for using our service and sharing your lovely experience !

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Puyea
August 29, 2019
Show Axum to Zagwé and family.

Haila is an amazing tour guide. He was very informative and told us many stories about history. We had young kids whom he kept engaged. I would definitely take other tours with him.

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