Visit Eritrea – Plan Your Trip with Go To Eritrea, the Local Travel Experts
Thinking about a trip to Eritrea? Go To Eritrea is the trusted local travel agency helping international visitors plan and book everything they need to visit Eritrea with confidence – tourist visa assistance, guided tours of Asmara's UNESCO architecture, Dahlak Archipelago diving, Massawa Red Sea beaches, ancient sites at Adulis and Qohaito, vintage Fiat car drives and authentic cultural experiences. Travel to Eritrea the easy way, with local guides who know every road, story and coffee house.
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WHY VISIT ERITREA
Eritrea, located in the Horn of Africa, is one of the world's most underrated travel destinations – a country of remarkable diversity and beauty. Visitors who travel to Eritrea discover thousands of years of history, landscapes ranging from pristine Red Sea coastlines to rugged highlands, and a unique cultural tapestry woven from nine ethnic groups. If you are planning to visit Eritrea, expect authentic hospitality, safe streets, world-class coffee and experiences you simply cannot find anywhere else in Africa.
The country boasts some of Africa's best-preserved Italian colonial architecture, particularly in the capital city of Asmara, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From the ancient port city of Massawa and the archaeological wonders of Qohaito and Adulis to the untouched coral reefs of the Dahlak Archipelago, Eritrea is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts, divers and adventure seekers alike.
Our mission at Go To Eritrea is to make it simple for international travellers to visit Eritrea – we handle tourist visa applications, group and custom tour packages, hotel and transport reservations and on-the-ground guiding, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VISITING ERITREA
Yes – Eritrea is open to international tourists in 2026. Most nationalities can visit Eritrea on a tourist visa arranged in advance through a licensed local tour operator such as Go To Eritrea. We help travellers from Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East plan and book their trip to Eritrea every week.
Yes, almost all foreign visitors need a tourist visa to enter Eritrea. Go To Eritrea handles the entire Eritrean tourist visa application for our clients, including invitation letters, document submission and travel permits for travel outside Asmara.
The best time to travel to Eritrea is from October to April, when the highlands are cool and dry and Red Sea conditions are ideal for diving. Festival travellers often visit during Meskel (September) or Timkat / Epiphany (January).
Yes. Eritrea is one of the safest countries in Africa for tourists – violent crime is extremely rare, especially in Asmara and Massawa. Visit Eritrea with a licensed local guide who can help with travel permits and the few areas that require advance authorisation.
Top experiences include touring Asmara's UNESCO-listed Art Deco architecture, diving the Dahlak Archipelago, riding the historic Asmara–Massawa steam train, hiking Debre Bizen monastery, exploring the ancient port of Adulis, and joining an Eritrean coffee ceremony. See our Eritrea tour packages for full itineraries.
Most international travellers fly into Asmara International Airport (ASM) via Cairo, Dubai, Addis Ababa, Istanbul or Doha. Go To Eritrea can arrange airport transfers, hotel pickups and onward domestic transport for all of our guests.
The official currency is the Eritrean Nakfa (ERN). Credit cards are not widely accepted, so cash is essential. We advise our guests on declaration limits and trusted exchange options on arrival.
TRAVELER REVIEWS
"An unforgettable experience! The historical tours were incredible, and the guides were so knowledgeable."
"The beach tours along the Red Sea were breathtaking. The crystal clear waters are like paradise!"
"Goto Eritrea made our pilgrimage tour seamless and deeply meaningful. Highly recommended!"