Addis Ababa: Piassa Walking Tour with Coffee Ceremony
ID: GYG1341599-2048563
Category:
Country: Ethiopia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore Addis Ababa's Piassa neighborhood on a walking tour. Learn about the 1936 Italian occupation, see colonial-era buildings, and end with a traditional coffee ceremony.
Step off the beaten path and discover a side of Addis Ababa that most visitors never see. This immersive walking tour takes you through Piassa, the city's oldest and most layered neighborhood, where Fascist-era Italian architecture stands alongside Ethiopian Orthodox churches and century-old merchant quarters.
Your expert local guide will bring to life the dramatic story of the 1936 Italian occupation: the grand boulevards Mussolini's engineers carved through the city, the resistance fighters who fought back, and how Ethiopians ultimately reclaimed their independence. See bullet-scarred walls, colonial-era post offices and banks still in daily use, and hidden courtyards rarely found in guidebooks.
This tour combines history, architecture, and authentic street life into an unforgettable 4–5 hour walk. End the experience with a traditional coffee ceremony at a local café, toasting to Ethiopia's resilience.
Highlights
- Step off the beaten path and discover a side of Addis Ababa most never see
- Explore Piassa, the city's oldest neighborhood, with a local guide
- Learn about the 1936 Italian occupation and the Ethiopian resistance
- See bullet-scarred walls, colonial-era post offices, and hidden courtyards
- End the tour with a traditional coffee ceremony at a local café
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Tour duration is 4-5 hours
Bring a camera for photos
Be prepared for walking and standing for extended periods
INCLUDED
- Walking tour of Piassa neighborhood
- Expert local guide
- Visit to Fascist-era Italian architecture
- Visit to Ethiopian Orthodox churches
- View of century-old merchant quarters
- Stories of the 1936 Italian occupation
- View of bullet-scarred walls
- Visit to colonial-era post offices and banks
- Traditional coffee ceremony at a local café
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals other than coffee ceremony
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
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.
