I'm a photographer and I came to Gondar to photograph famous Timqat. One of my friends had recommended me Samuel. We spent all the day on taking pictures of numerous processions all over the city. He was very helpful during "navigation" in the crowd, had...More

I highly recommend Samuel Tadesse as a tour guide in Gondar region. He's very passionate, very friendly and offers explanations with professionalism. The best tour guide in Gondar. Email: samueltadesse53@gmail.com or +251918065388

This part museum part historical reference to a gone by era including Emperor Selassies bed and perhaps one of the worst en suite bathroom colours i have ever seen! Some good informative boards which gives you a sense of the building.

Nice way to spend a few hours. Very relaxed and easy to walk around freely but worth getting a guide to get a bit more information. Additional bonus of lovely views out over the surrounding area.

A bizarre collection of castles built for rulers over several generations, all close together and within a walled compound.

I spent Half a day in Gondar for the castles and must say that I was extremely lucky to have Samuel as my guide. He is a very gentle and patient person who knows the place and its history inside out. He is an extremely...More

This collection of a dozen buildings inside a walled enclosure are truly impressive. Make sure you hire a guide at the site, rather than getting one from the hotel. Also if you hire a tuktuk driver for the day, make sure they know that the...More