Best Walking Tours in Axum

Discover the beauty of Axum on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Axum by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Axum

Day Trip in Axum in Axum

Axum , Ethiopia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 102.57

 

In this trip we will explore the ruins of the ancient Axumite Civilization covered a wide area in the Tigray Plateau. The most impressive monuments are the monolithic obelisks, royal tombs and the palace ruins dating to the 6th and 7th centuries AD. Also you will visit the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion is an Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Ethiopia. It is claimed to contain the Ark of the Covenant.

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Axum (Aksum) City Tour in Axum

Axum , Ethiopia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 110.00

Duration: 48 hours (approx.)

We Are unique because we work to Promote Ethiopian History. Clients will feel great if they travel with us!

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2 days Tigray Church in Axum

Axum , Ethiopia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)

From $ 129.00

Duration: 48 hours (approx.)

Discover the most amazing landscape and churches in the northern part of Ethiopia. With no less than 120 Rock-Hewn Churches in Tigray, organized in different clusters, you could spend weeks in this area and still not discover everything. Many are stunning, and you can only cover a few of those in the Wukro Cluster and the Gheralta Cluster on these two days

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Day Trip to Axum, the Heartland of Ethiopian Civilization in Axum

Axum , Ethiopia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 152.57

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

Journey back in time to the legendary city of Axum, the heart of Ethiopia’s ancient civilization and a UNESCO World Heritage Site! This exclusive day trip is your chance to walk among towering obelisks, explore hidden tombs, and uncover the secrets of a kingdom that once rivaled Rome & Persia. What you will Visit: ✔ The Great Stelae Fields; Marvel at the iconic Axum Obelisks, some standing over 20 meters tall, carved with intricate details over 1,700 years ago. ✔ Queen of Sheba’s Palace; Step into the ruins of her legendary palace and imagine the splendor of her reign. ✔ Ark of the Covenant Chapel; Visit the sacred Church of St. Mary of Zion, where tradition says the Ark rests. ✔ King Ezana’s Inscription; See the ancient stone tablet in three languages, Ethiopia’s version of the Rosetta Stone. ✔ Underground Tombs; Venture into the mysterious Tomb of Kaleb and Gebre Meskel, filled with ancient relics and stories of Axumite kings. Book now & explore Ethiopia’s greatest ancient wonder!

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Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Axum at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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