How many days do you need in Sanaa?

The top 8 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 Sanaa?

Highlights: Great Mosque of Sana'a, Al Saleh Mosque, Al-Mahdi Mosque, Talha Mosque and National Museum of Yemen. The map has 13 things to do in total.

What is the emergency number in Sanaa?

Emergency: police 194, ambulance 191, fire 191.

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Sanaa Things to do and walking itinerary

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Sanaa travel guide

13 things to do in Sanaa. 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 Sanaa

Great Mosque of Sana'a — mosque in Sanaa, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Al Saleh Mosque — mosque in Sana'a, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Al-Mahdi Mosque — mosque in Sanaa, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Talha Mosque — mosque in Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
National Museum of Yemen — An Archaeological & Cultural museum in Sana'a, in Yemen (visit ≈ 120 min)
Al-Qalis Church — Oriental Orthodox church building in Sanaa, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Alemaan Mosque — mosque in Sana'a, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Al Tawheed Mosque — mosque in Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Hanzal Mosque — mosque in Sana'a, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Albolaily Mosque — mosque in Sanaa, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Al Shohada Mosque — mosque in Sana'a, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Alansar Mosque — mosque in Sana'a, Yemen (visit ≈ 30 min)
Presidential Palace (Yemen) — building in Sanaa, Yemen (visit ≈ 90 min)

2-day Sanaa walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 8 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 (≈ 8.4 km · 11,300 steps · 1 h 52 min on the way): National Museum of Yemen → Al-Mahdi Mosque → Talha Mosque → Great Mosque of Sana'a → Al-Qalis Church → Alemaan Mosque → Al Tawheed Mosque
Day 2 (≈ 7.3 km · 9,880 steps · 1 h 38 min on the way): Al Saleh Mosque

Good to know before visiting Sanaa

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

Sanaa travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Sanaa?: The top 8 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 Sanaa?: Highlights: Great Mosque of Sana'a, Al Saleh Mosque, Al-Mahdi Mosque, Talha Mosque and National Museum of Yemen. The map has 13 things to do in total.
What is the emergency number in Sanaa?: Emergency: police 194, ambulance 191, fire 191.
Do you tip in Sanaa?: Tipping is optional.

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