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Private tour in Addis Ababa Muluken G

Day trip to Adadi Mariam rock cut church and Steles of Tiya

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Muluken G.

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Welcome!! I'm Muluken. I am professional experienced tour organizer/guide in Addis Ababa and Ethiopia. I am here to make your tour experience special. Please, read further below and know me better. I was born and grew up in Addis Ababa - where I completed my junior education. I studied Accounting and was graduated in Diploma from Mekelle University. I didn't, luckily, like my job for 7 months as an Accountant till I decided something social. Then, I studied Tour Operation and Travel Management at the Catering and Tourism Training Institute for two years and graduated in Diploma in 2004 with 'Distinctions' ranking. I worked as a permanent tour operator/guide for the next five years at two of the best known tour companies in Addis Ababa. From August 2009 on, I've been enjoying organizing city tours in Addis Ababa, day tours around Addis Ababa, and longer day private tours to the historical sites of Northern Ethiopia, and the cultural and natural sites of the Omo Valley of Southern Ethiopia. My best quality, I believe, is customizing private tours in Addis Ababa, and longer days tours in Ethiopia. In addition to living in Addis, and professional knowledge and years of experience I got, I am passionate for guiding. Tour guiding is not only my way of earning money, it is a passion I live for. One thing about traveling with me is that your tour with me can be pretty much anything you want it to be. If you want learning, look for soft adventure, need to try local foods, wish to have fun at traditional bars, it is all ready waiting for you! Please, have a look at what my previous clients experienced Addis Ababa and Ethiopia with me for more. And, contact me if you think I and my previous clients mean it! Diploma in Accounting from Mekelle University - Faculty of Business, Law, and Economics (2001) Diploma in Tour Operation and Travel Management from Addis Ababa Catering and Tourism Training Institute(2004) Bachlor Degree in Marketing Management from St. Mary's University College (2012)

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Overview of your Addis Ababa tour

This private day tour from Addis Ababa takes you on about 9 hours guided trip to visit Adadi Mariam Rock Cut Church (13th Cent AD), the steles of Tiya (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and to enjoy the scenic view of the Rift Valley. Day trip of Adadi Mariam Rock Church and Tiya Steles from Addis Ababa is a great choice to spend a day out of Ethiopia visiting interesting historical, cultural and religious sites. This excursion also includes stops for viewing the beautiful landscape of the Rift Valley. Visiting a local village for indulging yourself deep in cultural experience is part of this day tour from Addis Ababa with me. Thursdays and Sundays are the best days of the week to book this day trip from Addis Ababa because you will also visit cultural market held twice a week. I have guided a number of visitors on this day tour from Addis Ababa and it is an honor to know from that it was a life-enriching experience. Book this excursion from Addis Ababa with me online and save your best day around Addis soon.

Recent Reviews

Randy P.United States
July 2025

Muluken was very understanding and flexible with my booking, accommodating several changes to my itinerary due to flight adjustments. This tour offered an incredible opportunity to explore parts of Ethiopia that are often overlooked by many travelers. Visiting the local market was a fantastic way to connect with the community. It is a unique market, unlike the typical ones you might encounter. Although there is quite a bit of driving involved, it allows you to experience the diverse landscapes of Ethiopia!

Orla P.United Arab Emirates
November 2023

Great guide. Punctual and a good vehicle! Solo female traveler!

Neil M.United Kingdom
March 2020

A very informative and entertaining tour, a very knowledgeable guide with some unusual and very interesting stops, highley recommended!

John J.United States
October 2019

Great tour with great guide and driver. Very well informed and learned a great deal. Thank you!

Olga L.United States
July 2019

It was amazing to experience the market of the Oromo people! All the locals seem to know Muluken so they were very welcoming and allowed me to enter their homes to see how they live. Adadi Mariam was beautiful, as was Tiya.

Pimpimon K.Thailand
October 2018

Within 19hrs layover, I was full of experiences and cherish memories. He and his driver made my trip "the perfect touch of Ethiopia". They are fun and helpful. I hope I make longer trip to Ethiopia soon. No wonder who will be my tour guide next time.

Your Addis Ababa tour itinerary

This is about 8 to 9 hours excursion from Addis Ababa by drive with comfortable private vehicle. I will pick you up from your hotel in Addis Ababa or Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Main activities included with this guided day trip from Addis Ababa are: - - Visiting the unique still active church of Adadi Mariam which was chiseled out of a solid rock in the 13th Century AD by King Lalibela (1 hour) - Enjoy the Great East African Rift Valley with a couple of stops along the drive - Learn Ethiopian history visiting one of the sites of Ethiopia registered by UNESCO as World Heritage Site - the Stelae of Tiya (12th - 14th Century AD) (45 min - 1 hour) - Take time for a family visit for cultural experience - attend Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, learn how to bake the Ethiopian Enjera bread - Visit a colorful cultural weekly held market of the Oromo people (only on Thursdays and Sundays) Total distance covered on this day tour from Addis Ababa is nearly 200 km. Contact me soon and enjoy your day tour with me

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

We use a private comfortable and very good conditioned Toyota Corolla (1 or 2 people) and Toyota Minibus (for 3 to 6 people). Vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and seat belts.

What's included
Other: - Coffee and Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attendance - Local family visits - Bottled water in the vehicle - All related government tax
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fees, meals and all expenses of personal nature are not included in the price. NOTE - If you want the an all-inclusive price to include meals, entrance (admission) fees and the like in the price of the tour, please contact me so that I can customize it. Thank you!
Tickets: Entrance fees to places of visits totals about 1,500 Ethiopian Birr per person.
Meeting location

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

I will pick you up from where you are Addis Ababa - the airport, any hotel or any other location. If we are to meet at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the exact meeting point is after you get out of the terminal (building), to your left you'll see a long walking steps between two big trees. I'll be waiting you there with a sign of your name. See you there!

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Off The Beaten Path
Layover
Tour reference number
44027
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.8

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