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Addis Ababa Tour: Hidden Treasures and Cultural Delights
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16 Ratings
Addis Ababa
Discover Addis Ababa’s hidden gems: historic sites, vibrant markets, traditional cuisine, and breathtaking views. Join our immersive cultural tour today.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mercato Market - Mercator is the biggest open air market in Africa, crowded and vivid, full of merchants and customers. You will not only see traditional basketry, pottery and livestock to be sold here, but also the recycling market, where different items are made from waste.
- Zoma Museum - We will have lunch at Zoma museum, taking a rest from the loud and crowded city in the peaceful permaculture garden of the museum. False banana trees and different herbs together with a small urban farm give an impression of Ethiopian urban agriculture. Here we will also see how traditional Ethiopian food is prepared and get a chance to try it afterwards. More scents and tastes are touched with the following Ethiopian coffee ceremony, where coffee is roasted and prepared, while incense is burned on a traditional charcoal stove.
- The Mausoleum of Menelik II - In the old Bata Mariam Church with its quite compound inhabited by giant turtles, you will not only find underground the tomb of Menelik II, the founder of Addis Ababa, but also the ones from other members of the former royal family together with an original painting Michelangelo.
- National Museum of Ethiopia - In the National Museum of Ethiopia you will learn about the evolution of mankind with examples of our ancestors that were found in Ethiopia. With her 3.2 million years our mother Lucy is one of the most prominent ones.
- Mount Entoto - Our tour ends at Mount Entoto, where we see the first palace of the founder of Addis Ababa and a museum displaying Ethiopian history. We will enjoy the view of the skyline of Addis Ababa while watching the sunset.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Souvenirs and personal expenses
Additional Information
Explore with us the hidden treasures of Addis Ababa, like Bahita Mariam Church with the tomb of Addis Ababa’s founders or the hustle and bustle of Africa’s biggest open-air market. Let us say a greeting to our grandmother Lucy at the National Museum and take a break at Zoma museum with its permaculture garden and artistic clay-clad houses. Take part in a cooking and tasting session of traditional Ethiopian food and continue this fragrance and taste experience with a traditional coffee ceremony. Finally come with us to Mount Entoto at the entrance of Addis Ababa and explore with us the history of Ethiopia’s capital. From here you will also enjoy the beautiful sunset over the skyline of Addis Ababa. This unique adventure is suitable for all types and ages of travelers. We will pick you from your hotel, or any place you prefer, and drop you again there after a day packed with cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.
Location
Mercato Market
Dubai Tera Building
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Soli1501
Jul 30, 2024
Highly Recommended! - Anteneh is exactly the guy you want taking care of you when you're going to a foreign country - not only did he drive us around Addis, took us to see the best sights eat the best food and drink the best coffee, he was also knowledgeable, interesting, funny, friendly and extremely helpful. He is the absolute best!
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Asabbatical
Jul 26, 2024
Exciting city tour in Addis Ababa - I've had a great time with Pure Love Ethiopia on my short stay in Addis Ababa. Anteneh showed me all the city's highlights and also some hidden gems. Especially the tour through the national museum (where Lucy rests in peace) and the viewpoint from mount Entoto were amazing!
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Navigate822502
Jul 26, 2024
Highly recommended - We had a great time with Antane. We had a connection flight through Addis Ababa and we had only 12 hour. Antane took us around Addis Ababa to see the local culture and it was amazing. We had a great time. Highly recommended
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Melikh
Jul 23, 2024
Trip to Addis-Ababa. When you don't have to worry about anything. - I went to Ethiopia this summer and was lucky to find a guide like Anteneh. In a couple of days we drove through the main landmarks of the city of Addis Ababa, tasted local cuisine, from fast food between museums, to national cuisine. We also went south for 1 day.
The weather is rainy in July, I would have preferred a drier season, but the opportunity was only in July. A reliable driver in such a situation is very important.
I was met at the airport, which is also very cool.
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615amirb
Jul 20, 2024
Warmest recommendation for Anteneh - Anteneh accompanied us on a day trip to Addis Ababa. He prepared the plan, took care of everything (transportation, food, hotel), gave superb guidance and was excellent. I highly recommend Anteneh - he is a great guide in any respect - knowledgeable, precise, generous, pays attention to details, and gives a great feeling on the trip. Warm recommendation.
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A8791qqfaisala
Jun 29, 2024
Ethiopian history, experience the real meaning of Land of origin. - I never knew the real Ethiopian glory history and heritages even though I'm Ethiopian, I got this chance to learn more about my country which made me so proud and amazed, this program helped me to have well designed tour with outsanding plan and full support from the tour guide Mr. Anteneh, so polite full of knowledg, simply he knows what his doing, take care of me starting from my hotel till the end of our program, ready to answer my inquiries in Excellent English. Thanks alot for this unforgettable experience.
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Guide29617732039
Jun 27, 2024
Amazing tour in Addis Ababa with a great guide and driver, Anteneh. - I highly recommend Pure love Ethiopia tour.
I am considering returning to Ethiopia in 2025 and I will be looking for their support.
Thank you Anteneh for making my trip unforgetable.
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Fl_vion814
Jun 27, 2024
Best guide in Addis Ababa - My experience with Tour Guide Anteneh Sileshi was simply outstanding. I traveled solo to Addis Ababa, and Anteneh took great care in planning everything. He was extremely kind, helpful, and attentive, ensuring I had the best possible experience in the city. Anteneh not only crafted a tailored itinerary for me, but also arranged for a Spanish-speaking guide, which greatly facilitated communication throughout the trip. I highly recommend Anteneh to anyone looking to explore Addis Ababa comfortably and safely. He truly enhanced my travel experience.
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