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Yemen Aden travel guide
8 things to do in Aden. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Aden
- St. Francis of Assisi Church, Aden — church in Aden, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Aidrus Mosque — mosque in Crater, Aden, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sira Fortress — historical fort (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Big Ben Aden — clock tower in Aden, Yemen (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Al-Maashiq Palace — building in Yemen (visit ≈ 90 min)
- National Museum of Yemen in Aden — museum in Aden, Yemen (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Aban Mosque (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ḩaqā'iq ‘Adan — park in Yemen (visit ≈ 45 min)
2-day Aden walking itinerary
Starting point: City centre. The top 4 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 8.7 km · 11,690 steps · 1 h 55 min on the way): Aban Mosque → Aidrus Mosque → National Museum of Yemen in Aden
- Day 2 (≈ 7.4 km · 10,000 steps · 1 h 38 min on the way): Sira Fortress
Good to know before visiting Aden
- Fine: Photographing military sites, borders and government buildings is prohibited.
- Fine: Alcohol is illegal.
- Warning: Many governments advise against all travel due to conflict and kidnapping risk.
- Warning: Different authorities control different areas, so entry and permit rules vary by region.
- Warning: Qat, widely chewed locally, is illegal in many countries; don't take it abroad.
- Warning: Wear loose clothes covering shoulders and knees in public; women cover their hair in mosques.
- Emergency: police 194, ambulance 191, fire 191
- Plugs: A/D/G, 230V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: Tipping is optional.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Yemen, Wikivoyage — Yemen, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Aden travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Aden?
- The top 4 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in Aden?
- Highlights: St. Francis of Assisi Church, Aden, Aidrus Mosque, Sira Fortress, Big Ben Aden and Al-Maashiq Palace. The map has 8 things to do in total.
- What is the emergency number in Aden?
- Emergency: police 194, ambulance 191, fire 191.
- Do you tip in Aden?
- Tipping is optional.
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