Guides & tours
Old town walking tour with a local guide
5.0 (1)Run by Harar Walks Sample Featured Verified
Walk the alleys of Jugol with a guide who grew up in them.
- From
- ETB 600 for the group
- Meeting point
- Feres Magala square, in the middle of the old town. Your guide meets you there.
Experience
Your guide explains how the old town is laid out, why the houses face inward, and what the colours of the walls mean. You decide the pace and the stops.
The tour can be adapted to your interests: architecture, markets, crafts or food.
Languages
- English
- Amharic
- Harari
Areas of specialisation
- History and architecture
- Markets and crafts
Route and stops
- Feres Magala square
- The Jami Mosque, from outside
- Harari houses and alleys
- One of the city gates
Tour options
- One hourETB 600
- Two hoursETB 1,000
- Three hoursETB 1,400
What is included
- Your guide for the chosen time
What is not included
- Entry fees
- Food and drink
Accessibility
This is a walk on narrow, uneven alleys. Tell your guide what pace suits you.
Visitor rules and etiquette
Follow your guide’s advice in busy markets and at religious sites.
Cancellation and refund conditions
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start. After that the booking may be charged in full.
The version you accept is kept with your booking. Read the booking policy
What guests say
5.0 1 reviewWonderful and welcoming
A beautiful house and the hosts could not have been kinder. Breakfast in the courtyard was a highlight of our trip.
Hanna · 27 Oct 2026
Reply from Harar Walks
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to welcome you again.
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