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Addis Ababa - Half Day Cultural Experience

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • 4 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in local culture and history with this half-day tour of Addis Ababa. You’ll visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral, take in the views from Mount Entoto, go shopping in the largest outdoor market in Africa, and learn how to prepare injera, Ethiopia's fermented staple bread.
  • See many of Addis Ababa’s top sights in just half a day
  • Learn how to cook injera, the bread of Ethiopia
  • An English-speaking guide will lead the way
  • Private tour for a flexible, personal experience

Sample Menu

Main

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).

What's Included

  • 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
  • Alcoholic Beverages
    A glass of Tej (Ethiopian Honey Wine), similar to mead. It is the national drink of Ethiopia.
  • Any other expense which are not mentioned in the "included" list above

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

If your pick-up location is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, here are the easy-to-follow instructions to find your guide at the Addis Ababa Airport on arrival: Exit the terminal building, start walking straight towards the car parking lot. Keep an eye out to your LEFT side, you'll notice a large road constructed on a bridge with pillars. The road bends to the left. That's where you'll find your guide waiting right under the bend in the high road. Look out for a sign with your name!

Itinerary

1

Ethnological Museum

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

2

Mount Entoto

2 hours Admission Ticket Included

3

Tomoca Coffee,Churchil st, Addis ababa,Ethiopia

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

4

Lion of Judah

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Mercato Market

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

From $90.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 10 days in advance.

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