Walking Tour of Addis Abeba - Discover Addis the Authentic way provided by Aspire Ethiopia Tours
Walking Tour of Addis Abeba - Discover Addis the Authentic way
Walking Tour of Addis Abeba - Discover Addis the Authentic way
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Duration:
6h 30m
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Hotel pickup offered
Group size:
10
Near public transportation
Ticket type:
Mobile
- Duration:6h 30m
- Taking Covid-19 safety measures
- Hotel pickup offered
- Group size:10
- Near public transportation
- Ticket type:Mobile
About
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
Know before you go
- Duration: 6h 30m
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
What to expect
Know before you go
- Duration: 6h 30m
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What to expect
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Call the number below and use the product code: 159999P5
Important information
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Zoma Museum
- Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia
- Entry/Admission - Addis Ababa
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Addis Mercato
- Entry/Admission - Tiglachin Memorial
Duration
6h 30m
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- We can set up meeting points a day before the tour. Contact us for more information
- Airports:
- Bole Airport, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entry/Admission - Zoma Museum
- Entry/Admission - National Museum of Ethiopia
- Entry/Admission - Addis Ababa
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Addis Mercato
- Entry/Admission - Tiglachin Memorial
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- We can set up meeting points a day before the tour. Contact us for more information
- Airports:
- Bole Airport, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Duration
6h 30m
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travelers
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee Important Information for details
- 1Addis MercatoStop: 90 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- 2Zoma MuseumStop: 90 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 3National Museum of EthiopiaStop: 60 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 4Tomoca Coffee | Atlas Branch | ቶሞካ ቡና | አትላስStop: 40 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 5Tiglachin MemorialStop: 30 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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Thomas V
Sorrento2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
During a visit of a friend in Addis, Gashaw guided us during two days. He tailored the tours to our interests and was very mindful of our needs and wellbeing. I can recommend him as a very knowledgeable and funny guide with a strong mastery of English and Western culture. He was very open in helping us understand Ethiopian culture and society and clearly knows the best authentic places to eat and drink at.
With him, we visited Piazza, Taitu hotel, Merkato, the sights along Churchill Avenue, La Gare, St George Cathedral, IES, Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Gebrekristos Desta Art museum.
I hope I can still engage his services for a future visit of the historic sites in the north of the country.
With him, we visited Piazza, Taitu hotel, Merkato, the sights along Churchill Avenue, La Gare, St George Cathedral, IES, Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Gebrekristos Desta Art museum.
I hope I can still engage his services for a future visit of the historic sites in the north of the country.
Written May 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Trek53807777569
We thank you very much for taking time to write such an amazing reviews of your experience with us in Addis Ababa. We are glad to know you have enjoyed the two days spent with our guide. We can understand you had great day from what you wrote and we want to guarantee you that you will have even greater experience with us in your next trip in Ethiopia. Thank you once again.
Aspire Ethiopia Tours
Written May 11, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
praveen kumar M
Bengaluru, India2 contributions
Guide was having vast knowledge of Ethiopian history. He also has his own cab he took us to national museum first he explained each and everything In the museum then we went entoto park Spend few hours then we went for city sight seen . The guide was very humble person and he charged very minimal price.
Written November 13, 2021
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Trek53807777569
We truly appreciate for taking time to leave your review here. We are happy to know you have enjoyed your time with our guide. We hope to guide you more in the future.
Aspire Ethiopia Tours
Written February 12, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Deirdre
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Friends
Having lived in Addis Ababa for a while now, Gashaw was still able to show me a different side of the city. Wading through the hustle and bustle of Merkato and Piazza, he shared his knowledge of the history and culture of Addis and its people. Gashaw listened to our wishes and completely personalised this tour for us. He is a knowledgeable guide and very pleasant company. Would recommend him to anyone. Thank you for the beautiful experience!
Written May 8, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Trek53807777569
Hello Didi,
Thank you for your nice words about our time exploring Merkato and Piazza. It was a pleasure for me to show you around the hidden gems of the market and indigenous part of Addis. I hope to take you to more vintage Coffee Shops in Addis when you have time. Thank you once again.
Written May 11, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Indee T
Doha, Qatar23 contributions
Feb 2020
My guide Beki picked me up at my hotel on time (in fact, he was early and waited in the lobby till I was ready) and we hit the road for a wonderful walking tour.
He expertly guided me through the traffic and we even road local public transport such as the "blue donkeys" and "lada" taxis. Wonderfully knowledgeable and with a background in sociology and social entrepreneurship, he gave me little history lessons along the way and shared highlights on Ethiopian culture and politics.
We kept an easy pace and stopped for coffee and snack breaks along the way. It was my first day in the city and I wanted to get a local sim - he even took me to an Ethio Telecom office and got me connected.
Overall, these personal touches, an itinerary that gives you a snapshot of the city (especially for a new arrival) and a wonderfully hospitable and knowledgeable guide made this tour absolutely worth it!
I highly recommend it!!!
(I'm traveling as a solo female, and overall, everything felt safe!)
He expertly guided me through the traffic and we even road local public transport such as the "blue donkeys" and "lada" taxis. Wonderfully knowledgeable and with a background in sociology and social entrepreneurship, he gave me little history lessons along the way and shared highlights on Ethiopian culture and politics.
We kept an easy pace and stopped for coffee and snack breaks along the way. It was my first day in the city and I wanted to get a local sim - he even took me to an Ethio Telecom office and got me connected.
Overall, these personal touches, an itinerary that gives you a snapshot of the city (especially for a new arrival) and a wonderfully hospitable and knowledgeable guide made this tour absolutely worth it!
I highly recommend it!!!
(I'm traveling as a solo female, and overall, everything felt safe!)
Written February 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Trek53807777569
Thank you very much for your detailed reviews of your experience with us. We are glad to know we have met your expectations as a solo traveler. It is kind of you to mention our flexibility, which is our main attributes. We really hope to welcome you again in the future. Regards.
Written February 14, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Pietro
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Solo
I was in Addis Ababa for a long flight transfer, called them last minute and was accepted for a tour right away.
My guide, Gasha, had an excellent sense of hospitality and understanding of what guests want to do and see.
He was able to explain history extremely well and in perfect English - incredibly interesting and entertaining.
Good choice for lunch and coffee break and in about 6 hours I got an ideal overview of the city.
100% recommended and will definitely ask Gasha again for another tour the next time I'm in town
My guide, Gasha, had an excellent sense of hospitality and understanding of what guests want to do and see.
He was able to explain history extremely well and in perfect English - incredibly interesting and entertaining.
Good choice for lunch and coffee break and in about 6 hours I got an ideal overview of the city.
100% recommended and will definitely ask Gasha again for another tour the next time I'm in town
Written April 21, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Trek53807777569
Hello Pietro,
We thank you very much for the nice review of your experience in Addis Ababa with our guide. We are happy to know you enjoyed your time and we hope to show you more in the future. Thank you
Written April 24, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
samuelsbow
Dallas, TX6 contributions
Oct 2019
This was a truly memorable tour of Addis. Moges, our guide, was very knowledgeable, interesting and kind. He took us on a combination of public transportation and taxis. He was flexible to do what we wanted. We spent hours in the fascinating market, visited museums and had the best authentic coffee in town. Highly recommended!
Written November 30, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Trek53807777569
Dear Clients,
We truly appreciate your time to review your authentic experience of Addis Ababa with us. You were one of our first guests to do the walking tour, and sounds like you have enjoyed it. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Thank you.
Aspire Ethiopia Tours
Written November 30, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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