Explore Addis Ababa: History, Culture & Cooking Tour
ID: GYG1112618-1708273
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the best of Addis Ababa on a guided tour. Visit Mount Entoto, the National Museum, and Shiro Meda Market. Enjoy a cooking class and a secret viewpoint for a 360-degree view of the city.
Begin your tour with a drive up to Mount Entoto, the highest peak on the Entoto Mountains. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and learn about the mountain's history, including its eucalyptus trees imported from Australia during the reign of Menelik II.
Next, head to Shiro Meda Market, where you can browse or buy colorful handwoven scarves and dresses. Experience local artistry and enjoy bartering for the best price.
Continue to the National Museum of Ethiopia, home to diverse cultural exhibits, including the famous 3.2-million-year-old human skeleton, Lucy. If the museum is closed, visit the Ethnological Museum, located in the former palace of Emperor Haile Selassie.
Then, immerse yourself in a cooking class in the heart of the city. Learn to make traditional Ethiopian dishes like injera, a gluten-free pancake made from fermented teff flour. Start with a shopping experience for ingredients, then cook alongside an experienced chef.
Finally, visit a special secret place, offering exclusive access to a viewpoint overlooking Addis Ababa. Enjoy a luxury 360-degree view of the city, perfect for scenic photos.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Addis Ababa on a guided tour
- Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the top of Mount Entoto
- Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia and see the famous Lucy fossil
- Explore the bustling Shiro Meda Market and shop for local handicrafts
- Learn to cook traditional Ethiopian dishes in a hands-on cooking class
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
National Museum is closed on Mondays
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Mount Entoto
- Visit to Shiro Meda Market
- Entry to National Museum of Ethiopia
- Visit to a secret viewpoint
- Private transportation
- Cultural Coffee, Tea or Juice
- Bottled water
- Licensed guide/driver
- Hands-on Ethiopian cooking experience
- Lunch (traditional Ethiopian meal)
- All Fees and Taxes
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals not prepared during the cooking class
- Personal expenses
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
