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Tours/Addis Ababa/Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup

Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup

5.0(5)Addis Ababa6–9 hours
TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
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Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup
Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup

At a glance

Duration
6–9 hours
Price from
$120 / person
Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent

Description

Gondar The medieval town of Gondar is located about 748 km from Addis Ababa Following the demise of Lalibela toward the end of the 13th century, Ethiopia had no national capital for hundreds of years. The emperors had to keep on the move on constant campaigns to safeguard their vast empire and ensure allegiance to their rule. For their seat of government, they had to make do with what are known in the historical literature as ‘roving tent capitals’. Tired of this migratory and nomadic lifestyle of so many of his forefathers, Emperor Fassiledes founded Gondar in 1636 and had the first and most magnificent of the castles built. Succeeding Emperors made their own additions mostly within the same castle compound. Although the exact date of construction of this imposing edifice is not known, a Yemeni ambassador visiting Gondar in 1648 described it as “one of the most marvelous of buildings”.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
12:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 11+)
$120

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $158.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.

Tour Options

Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup

Pickup included

Itinerary

Gonder
360 min

After having your breakfast, you will begin your journey to Gondar. The Royal Capital of Ethiopia, Gondar was founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon you will visit the city of Gondar with the drive to the Castles and Churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity) with Wonderful murals art, Qusquam Church. Overnight in Gondar.

Fasil Ghebbi
120 min

Gondar. The Royal Capital of Ethiopia, Gondar was founded in 1636 by Emperor Fassiladas. In the afternoon you will visit the city of Gondar with the drive to the Castles and Churches built by Emperor Fassiladas and his descendants. Proceed to the fascinating Debre Birhan Selassie (The Enlightening of Trinity) with Wonderful murals art, Qusquam Church.

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Round-trip private transfer
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Food and drinks, unless specified

Pickup Locations & Times

We will pick you from your hotels locate din Gondar or from Gondar airport

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
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How it compares in Addis Ababa

  • Starting price $120 is 50% above the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Addis Ababa

Excurgo comparison of 559 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup take?

Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup lasts about 6–9 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.

How much does Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup cost?

Prices start at $120 per person for this Addis Ababa experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $158. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and 10:00 AM.

Can I cancel Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you from your hotels locate din Gondar or from Gondar airport Pickup points include Bole Airport.

What languages is Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Private Tour in Gondar City with Pickup worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent.

Reviews(5)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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giomannucci
September 14, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Samuel Tadesse, Great Tour Guide in Ethiopia.

This summer we went on a family trip (5 pp) to North Ethiopia and Samuel was the perfect man for the job! Always very passionate and caring, he totally delivered. He took us to amazing places, always being thorough and accurate. We totally recommend him and Ethiopia, great place with the perfect guide, he deserves it! to reach him: samueltadesse53@gmail.com or +251918065388

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show the other parts of our country

3
367rajneeshm
March 13, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
My tour to Gondar

At a very short notice, while in Addis I planned a trip to Gondar through Aman. Despite being busy with a big delegation, Aman was extremely helpful and patient with me and gave me multiple options. I went ahead with his recommendation and it turned out to be a wonderful trip. He took care of everything including flight tickets, hotel stay, guide, transport etc. I took flight from Addis to Bahir Dar from where I was driven straight to Gondar. Enroute I was shown the famous Lake Tana and the Nile Waterfall. The driver was a senior guide and hence during my journey to Gondar, I learnt so much about Ethiopia, first hand from an Ethiopian. Next day my guided trip to castles and other locations gave me a very good understanding of Ethiopia's history and traditions. Thanks a lot Aman.

Operator response

We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show the other parts of our country

O
oktob2019
November 11, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Ethiopia, Gondar's most famous places with Samuel Tadesse

The last days of September I traveled throughout the north of Ethiopia. In Gondar Samuel Tadesse guided me throughout the most famous places of Gondar: Fassil Ghebbi, Fasilides' Bath and Debre Birhan Seleassie. King Samuel was an enthusiastic, helpful and knowledgeable guide. I had a very pleasant day with him as my guide. He even took me out to a club for traditional music and dancing in the evening. That was very nice and I enjoyed it very much. I definitely recommend him if you are looking for a guide in Gondar. email is samueltadesse53@gmail.com or +251 980 65 388

Operator response

Dear Guest We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show the other parts of our country.

T
TashZA
September 9, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
What a way to end our summer Vacation in Simien Mountains National Park with my family!

I arranged my tour with Gondar City Tour,for a family vacation to end the summer in Beautiful Simien Mountains National Park! Our tour Guide was very nice,had Hospitality and speak very good English.We stayed in a nice Guess House Chef Windom Bacpackers hostel, very nice cozy and comfortable place to stay.They treated us really good with anything we needed.I like that you could look out the window to see the beautiful sunrise,scenery was everything we could imagine lots greenery,beautiful mountains,with waterfalls come out the mountains going down the stream of water with The rocks on both sides.The fresh air and sent of the mountain breeze.Me and family loved the animals oh my God! The geladas Monkey and Gelada baboons is super cute! We loved how the look like the could hold a conversation with you.I would high recommend Gondar City Tour! We had a blast and much fun time as We traveled to Simien Mountains National Park, Gondar Ethiopia to our family vacation.

Operator response

Dear Guest We would like to thank you for your wonderful reviews about our tour services and taking your precious time for this great recommendations for other clients regarding your overall experience in Ethiopia. It is always wonderful to read that we were able to meet your expectations and our teams tour guide & drivers is always dedicated to providing you a best services. We look forward to show the other parts of our country.

D
Daniel O
September 20, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Memorable experience with a knowledgeable guide

The tour across 2 days was the right length and very insightful, going into detail about Gondar's rich history. The tour guide was very friendly and proud of his town, always willing to talk and share about all sorts of things. A trip to a local bar with traditional dancing was also thrown in to cap off a nice stay. Will 100% use again.

Operator response

Dear D Thanks a lot for your helpful reviews about our services ! Regards Aman

$120/ person
5.0(5)
Duration6–9 hours
LanguagesEN
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