Addis Ababa - Half Day Cultural Experience

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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With this half-day private cultural guided tour in Addis Ababa, you will
- Experience Ethiopian culture with family visit
- Visit Ethnological Museum to gain deeper insights into Ethiopia's history and Ethiopians unique culture
- Enjoy bird's-eye view of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto
- Attend Cultural Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony with locals
- Take a walk with your guide and shop at Mercato, Africa's largest outdoor market
- Learn how to cook “Enjera” – the Ethiopian national bread
- Check out selected local culinary hotspots in Addis Ababa
- Taste varieties of delicious Ethiopian meals at a traditional restaurant
- See how 'Tella' (Ethiopian homemade beer) is brewed

With a free hotel pick up and drop off, enjoy the flexibility of this cultural tour in Addis Ababa by visiting what interests you more.

Tour includes professional English speaking tour guide, private transportation, entrance (admission) fees, bottled water and local snacks in the vehicle, and local family visit.

Description

Stop At: Ethnological Museum, Algeria St Piazza Haile, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Know more of interesting traditions and rich cultural backgrounds of Ethiopians. Learn about Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups with their ancient history and unique culture.

With the guided tour of the Ethnological Museum, get a deeper insight into Ethiopia’s recent history. Visit the bedroom of Emperor Haile Sillassie I – Ethiopia’s last Emperor.

The Ethnological (Ethnographic) Museum is a great museum to have a general knowledge of Ethiopia’s history, geography, culture, and religion.

Spend about 1 hour with your local tour guide to gain deeper insights into Ethiopians and their culture.

This museum is one of the best museums not only in Addis Ababa and Ethiopia but in Africa.

You can adapt this half-day cultural tour in Addis Ababa to your personal interests.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mercato, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Drive through the biggest outdoor market in Africa – Merkato (Addis Mercato). Your expert tour guide takes you on walking tour at the best parts of Merkato Market. Stop at the Spice Market. Shopping at the hand-woven grass baskets market is interesting. Experience how hard life is for locals at the recycling area of Merkato.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lion of Judah, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Take a scenic drive on the major roads in Addis Ababa. Learn from your knowledgeable tour guide as he narrates the historical backgrounds of the important landmarks in Addis Ababa. Stop for taking photos of famous squares and historical monuments including Lion of Judah Monument.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Mount Entoto, Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Enjoy driving through the eucalyptus trees forest at Mount Entoto which is part of the new Entoto Park in Addis Ababa. Stop at the best viewpoint for admiring the panoramic view of Addis Ababa and the surrounding mountains.
Visit a local family at Mount Entoto which gives you opportunity for cultural interaction. Learn how to prepare Enjera bread. Attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. See how Ethiopians prepare Tella (home-made beer).


Duration: 2 hours

Sample Menu

• Beyaynet - Ethiopian Veterinarian dish - You will have a typical Ethiopian dish known as Beyaynet. It is a variety of foods served with the Ethiopian bread (Enjera or Injera).

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Coffee and/or Tea - Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience, bottled water and local snacks in the car
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Local family visits
  • Professional Experienced Tour Guide
  • Lunch - Have home cooked Ethiopian meals for lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Entoto
  • Entry/Admission - Ethnological Museum

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Any other expense which are not mentioned in the "included" list above

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • All tour guides and drivers providing this tour are vaccinated.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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