The carved wooden facade of the Rimbaud House in Harar
In Harar · Half day

Rimbaud House and the palaces

Half day Every day, opening hours vary Price on request

The French poet Arthur Rimbaud lived in Harar as a trader in the 1880s. Visit the house that bears his name, with its views over the city, and the residences linked to Ras Tafari, the future Emperor Haile Selassie.

Highlights

  • The house named after Rimbaud and its exhibition on the poet and old Harar
  • Views over the rooftops of the old city
  • Ras Tafari's house and the story of Haile Selassie's family
  • Testi's stories about Harar's trading past

What's included

  • Testi as your private guide
  • The route through the old city between the houses
  • History and stories along the way

Not included

  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport to Harar

Good to know

  • Opening hours can change: Testi checks them for you
  • Easy to combine with the old city walk
  • Bring cash in birr for the entrance fees
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