Get to know the real Addis Ababa, the Hub of Africa - Private tour
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About this activity
Type of
activity
Culture and history, In person
Duration
3 Hours
Supported
languages
English
Instant
confirmation
Yes
Activity
recommended
for
Everybody
Minimum Age
Eligibility
12 years
Max. # of
guests
12
Disability
wheelchair accepted, Blind
Type of
activity
Culture and history, In person
Duration
3 Hours
Supported
languages
English
Instant
confirmation
Yes
Activity
recommended
for
Everybody
Minimum Age
Eligibility
12 years
Max. # of
guests
12
Disability
wheelchair accepted, Blind
Reasons to book this experience
- I highly value the professional aspect of any job. I believe my clients should get professional services so that they can get quality services. I have learned so much during my career and I went to college to study tourism and now I am delivering my services in a professional way.
- As I am a passionate professional, I highly respect my clients and my job. All I make sure is the good quality of my services. My clients are entitled to quality service. It's not the matter of the price or my willingness. I will always be there for delivering good services for you.
- I am a flexible guide. I have a very friendly and flexible approach to my clients and to the locals. That's why my clients are still in touch with me because of my positivity and good heart. Even it's my job to do the tour, i make sure you are staying with a good Ethiopian family.
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What to Expect
In this experience, I will show you the hub of Africa, Addis Ababa. The experience gives you an original impression of the history, culture, people, and nature of Addis Ababa. While having this experience you will have a chance to interact with locals, learn the local language, have photos with local people, learn the music and traditional dances, and to taste the food and drinks.
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Booking Information
Confirmation:
Guests will receive a confirmation via email. Guests are kindly requested to being a printed or softcopy version of confirmation on arrival.
Itinerary:
We will pick you up from the airport or your hotel to start the tour.
Mount Entoto
Addis sightseeing Mount Entoto will be the starting point of your city tour. Drive through the spectacular hill road. It is a historical place where Emperor Menelik II resided and built his palace when he came from Ankober and founded Addis Ababa. It is considered a sacred mountain and has many monasteries. It is situated at an altitude of between 2,600 and 3,100 meters above sea level. You will have a magnificent view of the city.
National Museum of Ethiopia
Then drive to the National Museum. The museum houses the nation's artistic treasures as well as many of the most precious archaeological findings such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is "Lucy," the partial skeleton of a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis. The well-known Lucy is said to be 3.2 million years old.
Holy Trinity cathedral
After visiting the museum, you will drive to Trinity cathedral Church. This church is the highest-ranking Orthodox cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built to commemorate Ethiopia's liberation from Italian occupation and is the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia, after the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Axum. This Cathedral was built by Emperor Halie Selassie I. you can also find the tomb of HIM Haile Selassie and his wife Empress Menen.
Addis Mercato,
Later, you drive to Mercato and visit the largest open market in Africa. (Please be advised waking in a group is tough due to its crowded and chaotic situations. with the intention that to avoid inconveniences you will drive through the market.) Mercato is located covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities. The primary merchandise passing through the Merkato is locally-grown agricultural products — most notably coffee.
Meskel Square
You will have a stopover at the very famous square called Meskel square, where religious and public demonstrations take place, you may meet our famous athletes doing their exercise as well.
Coffee Test at Tommocca
We will invite you to taste an organic Ethiopian coffee. As Ethiopia is the origin of coffee, we recommend you to experience the authenticity of Ethiopian coffee.
Highlights:
This tour will give you a glimpse of a huge Ethiopia shortly. In addition to learning so much history and culture of the country, your tour has entitled you for a chance to experience so many activities in Addis Ababa, and moreover to see amazing places, to be part of daily life activities of the people, and to interact with the local people. The experience includes encountering moments with nature, history, culture, religion, music, art, people, and many.
Insider Tips:
- All info will be provided by email after booking.
Ticket Details:
- Private City tour (up to 12 persons max) : USD 149.50
Additional Information:
- Guests should bring clothes with respect to the weather condition, some water and cash for tips or shopping.
- Transportation, all entrances, guides allowance are included. Meal, gratuities and tips, and any personal expenses in nature are not included.
- The host will contact you prior the experience
Where will we meet
We will meet at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Location of your choice in Addis Ababa and from there the experience will start.
Terms and Conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 4 days in advance of the start date of the experience.
- There will not be refunds after commencing the tour, however, if the client is not satisfied the host may consider compensation (to arrange directly with the host).
- Customers are kindly requested to show good behaviour to the locals
- Customers should respect the individual permission to take a picture, however, it’s not mandatory to ask anyone’s permission to take open-air photos.
- There is no refund during bad weathers, but we will try to accommodate the services or compensate by providing other services
FAQ's
Are the meals included?
No, they aren't.
Can I book this experience for a group?
Absolutely! Purchase the number of tickets accordingly.
