Walking Tour of Addis Abeba - Discover Addis the Authentic way

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Recycling of old plastic and metal inside the biggest open-air market in Africa - Merkato — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sacks full of Green Coffee Beans and other cereals at the Spicy section of Merkato — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We believe offering this kind of tour will enable tourists who cannot afford expensive tours, explore the city in the best possible way. Walking tour will help tourists to experience the authentic and hidden culture of the Ethiopian people.

Guests will see things that they will see if they are driving or other means. It is open for guests to improvise it based on their interest and time

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Aspire Ethiopia Tours

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–30 years) · Seniors (31–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Mercato Market

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Merkato - the biggest open-air market in Africa, is melting point and it best describes the life of Addis Ababa. We believe city tell so many things about the nature of every cities.

Merkato, our guides have long time experience and will take deep into the actual/authentic part of the market: the Spice market, false Banana food preparations, the old metal and plastic recycling area, incense market, Coffee and other cereals zone. It is full of activities and definitely the best way of exploring the city.
National Museum of Ethiopia

one hour Admission included

As we mentioned in our many tours, the National Museum is a perfect introduction to the general history, culture and nature of Ethiopia.

This is also where the famous human skeleton, Lucy - the most complete human ancestor is displayed.

After the National Museum, we will be walking down to the central part of Addis Ababa - Piassa and see the King Menelik II Statue at the heart of the city marking the "Zero Kilometer"
Stop 3

40 min Admission included

In between our walking/driving tour, we will stop to one of the oldest Coffee Shop to taste the famous Ethiopia Coffee.

Guests can choose to go here, or experience the typical Ethiopian coffee ceremony at a convenient place.
Tiglachin Memorial

30 min Admission not included

This is the only standing memory of the 17 years of Socialism in Ethiopia. This is the Ethio-Cuba friendship monument was built to commemorate the Cuban Solders died during the Ethio-Somalian War, and helped Ethiopia to defend its sovereignty
Meskel Square

45 min Admission included

This is the largest open-air area inside Addis Ababa, used for different public gatherings like festivals, concerts, protest and many more. The square is newly renovated to facilitate a great easy walking, sightseeing, sitting for any reason. It is the perfect place to find the trendy Street foods. We will finish the walking tour by enjoying the ' Ethiopian Time Square '