Private tour in Addis Ababa Anwar A

A Full-day Addis Ababa City Optimized Tour

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Anwar A.

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I am Anwar, your experimented local connection to all the beautiful corners of Ethiopia. My aim is to take you both to the tangible and intangible heritages that my nation offers to the rest of humanity in this same lonely planet we all share in common. I am your unique gate to the untouched Land of Origins also known as the 13 Months of Sunshine. This unsung and little told but giant nation of Ethiopia has quite a lot to offer you a wide range of unique attractions for your holiday packages, family tours, private tours, group tours, research tours and special interest educational tours are just to name a few. A rich land in all the categories of ancient civilization that the whole world should be lectured, a multi lingual and culturally diverse nation with more than 80 different tribes living in a world wide example of peaceful coexistence, it is a land of natural wonders seen no where else on this same planet we all share in common. I was born in this unique and mosaic nation some 200Kms South of the Capital , and raised through a proper education in the capital Addis where I permanently live with my own family. I have a lifetime ample opportunity to travel and live in all the corners of this amazing country and this gave me the most qualified and powerful experience of connecting people of different origins, backgrounds, religions, life philosophy, beliefs, traditions, cultural values, languages and many more. I have been working as a Tourguide since young when I was at lower schools for I was passionate about meeting tourists from all over the globe when they come to my neighborhood Piassa area, the center of the city, and I am passionate about traveling individually for self satisfaction and self education, also as a tour leader and a personal guide. I led several tours to all the corners of Ethiopia as a personal guide and tour leader with my own uniquely designed package programs. I have been working as a qualified Civil Engineering Lecturer , Building and bridge structures designer yet my passion for tourism has taken over and here I am giving my reputed services to all types Ethiopian based tours starting from Addis with excellent vehicles and experienced drivers. Only If you are looking for a unique and off the beaten path local connection to my lovely country, then you are in the perfect place. Don't hesitate to click the button down to communicate with me for an authentic and unscripted experience that you immerse yourself by living it! One love, One Humanity, and one understanding of peace motivation! I love you all for who you are! Organized and led Several Responsible culture based Documentary projects, ( Omo valley tribes) Organized and led Photography tours to the least accessible archaic tribes of Omo valley ( Suri/Surma tribes) with renowned international photographers and photo tour leaders Gave trainings on responsible culture based tours to all Omo valley based local tour companies. A special recognition from Afar region on Extreme Adventure documentaries ( Danakil Depression) Organized and led several groups to Danakil Depression unique nature's wonder( Ertale volcano, danakil salt lakes, Dallol colorful sulfur fields) I am working as a private Tour operator and guide since 2006. I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences

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Overview of your Addis Ababa tour

Welcome to the vibrant and mosaic city of Addis Ababa. It is a radially expanding city which is home to more than 6 million Ethiopians from all the corners. This Africa's important city is home to more than 100 diplomatic missions and embassies which hosts landmark monuments, numerous museums, Churches, Mosques, old town historical buildings, newly refurbished city parks, open air colorful markets, famous coffee shops and art galleries. I am the unique gate to this culturally diverse and flourishing metropolis and I will take you to local corners where no other existing service providers will take you to. We will have an excellent interaction time with the locals in the best of ways through a door to door access. You will have one of the best city tour experience in a highly optimized way. If you are looking for a unique dimension of Addis Ababa city tour experience, don't hesitate to message me. Because I am ready to surprise you!

Recent Reviews

Jonathan Z.United States
November 2025

We had an excellent experience on the tour. Anwar is exceptionally knowledgeable about history, culture and politics with a very global perspective which makes him very interesting to speak with. He is engaging, smart and really cares to make sure you have a very good time. We really enjoyed seeing some of the highlights of Addis, and he was great about taking us to places like the Merkato where locals go, as well as getting a coffee in a locals coffee shop and a juice in a small local shop. We were the only tourists there and it made the experience even better. I should also say that he made sure we always felt safe in a crowded city of 10 million. Highly recommend!

Margaret L.United States
May 2023

Anwar is, by far, the best guide I have ever had. He is extremely authentic in his love for his country and everyone in Ethiopia seems to love him, too. If you want to stay away from tourists and see the "real" Ethiopia, then Anwar is your man. I learned so much from him and he joyously exposed me to so much culture/history/nature. He puts his heart and soul into guiding. I have such fond and warm memories of my time with him in many parts of Ethiopia. I had a unique and soulful experience!

Cassandra L.United States
October 2022

Absolutely the best guide ever! Hands down a great tour and you can tell he loves his country and job so much. Will definitely be back and will definitely book with him!

Your Addis Ababa tour itinerary

A multi-hour city tour service that covers wide variety of activities classified into Two different parts as outlined below: •PART ONE (7:30am2:00pm) . . . . . . pick you up from your locality and head to Mount Entoto, to visit Emperor Menelik II former palace and St. Mary church where it hosts a museum that exhibits significant historical and church collections. We then drive down to visit the Ethnographic Museum that displays the nation's cultural wealth of many Ethnic groups. After this we will head to the National Museum to visit the fossil remains of earliest Hominids including the famous Lucy. We will also visit ancient Archeological collections and arts. Finally we will have a natural juice and a coffee in Tomoca in the old city of Piassa. • PART TWO(2:00pm-5:30pm). . . . After break we head to St. George Church and wonder with Ethiopian Orthodox Christian treasures. Finally we take a walk through the largest open local market in Africa (Merkato), and visit the local parts before ending the tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

The safety and comfort of our cars are always the primary factors we take into account. However, the size of our vehicles varies depending on the number of clients to be served. We will use an excellent Condition mini vans for bigger groups and smaller automobiles for 2-3 people. - Hygiene and safety: We will follow all the important precautions and apply the guidelines of National operating protocols set for tourism industry.

What's included
Other: • Coffee or Tea break costs • unlimited amount of packed water throughout the entire trip. • Last but not least : a lot of interesting information about my beautiful country and unforgettable moments you will come to be a primary witness.
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Private Transportation
Tickets: All entrance fees everywhere
Services: All guided services as indicated in the details
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Accommodation: I can help with the booking
Meeting location

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Other details
Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
History
Museums
Tour reference number
789956
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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