Private tour in Addis Ababa Beka G

Half Day Addis Ababa City Tour

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Hours icon 6 hours
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Beka G.

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Greetings! My name is Beka. I am licensed professional tour operator and tour guide in Addis Ababa and throughout Ethiopia with over 7 years of experience. I have been working for various governmental and non governmental organizations at different positions. My earlier career offered me a chance to travel to every corner of Ethiopia and helped me to get acquainted with different Ethiopian culture, geography and attraction places even before I became professional tour operator/guide. I have developed enormous knowledge of Ethiopia's history, culture, nature and etc long before I became a tour guide. It was after that, I got passionate for guiding job in particular and tourism industry in general. Now I am doing the job I love most! My deep knowledge of different local languages and cultures, my deep knowledge of attraction sites, my strong network with other service providers companies, my enthusiasm towards the tourism industry, punctuality and my strong communication skill can be some of the reason to choose me as your tour guide in Ethiopia. In addition, when you plan a tour with me, your plan is and will be as flexible as you want. One of my all time principle is that, whenever you make a tour with me flexibility is 100% guaranteed! I am completely flexible according to your needs and interests! Therefore, your trip can be virtually anything you want it to be. Please contact me and let me arrange a tour of your interest in throughout Ethiopia. Your guide Beka is waiting to take you through and let you explore the hidden treasures of ancient land, Ethiopia!! Certificate in 'Tour Guide and Tour Operator' from Ethiopia Federal Catering and Tourism Training Institute. Diploma in 'Foundation in Travel and Tourism' from International Air Transport Association (IATA) Bachelor degree in 'Sociology and Social/Cultural Anthropology' from Addis Ababa university. Masters degree in 'Social/Cultural Anthropology' from Addis Ababa university. 10 years of work experience as freelance tour guide. 3rd grade driving license. None

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Overview of your Addis Ababa tour

Half day Addis Ababa city tour is a perfect offer for stopover passengers stopping in Addis Ababa for a period of time as short as 6 hours! This private half day Addis Ababa city tour, is a combination of visits to a museum, local market, scenic drive, and panoramic views that including the following well rated attraction sites; National museum of Ethiopia, Merkato (the biggest open air market in Africa) and Mount Entoto, for panoramic view of entire Addis Ababa. In addition, this tour also includes a visit to several historical monuments and statues such as King Menelik statue, Lion of Judah statue, Victory monument and etc This tour has two starting time; 8am in the morning and 1pm in the afternoon, so you can choose your own suitable time. I customize this stopover tour to fulfill your special expectations or other inquiries you may have. Visit Addis Ababa with me and get a true experience of Addis Ababa's historical and current developments in just a few hours! Thank you in advance!

Your Addis Ababa tour itinerary

I will meet you at your hotel, Airport or any place in Addis Ababa. Then we drive to National Museum of Ethiopia. On the way we visit 'Victory monument', erected in honor of the liberty of Ethiopia from the 5 years Italy occupation. Visit the National Museum, displaying Ethiopia's cultural, historical and political events dated back to over 3000 years. Also learn human evolution and see the fossils of the oldest hominid (Lucy - 3. 2 million years old). Then we drive to Mount Entoto, for panoramic views of Addis Ababa. On the way visit 'Yekatit 12' monument built in memory of massacred Ethiopians by Italian forces following an attempted assassination of Marshal Rodolfo Graziani, on 02, 19, 1937. Then drive to Merkato (the biggest open air market in Africa), we will walk and visit the best cultural parts of the market. On our way back from Merkato, we visit Emperor Menelik statue, founder of modern Ethiopia. We will also visit Lion of Judah statue. Finally, we will drive back to your destination. #End

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation

Clean and comfortable private Minibus or Sedan equipped with air conditioning and seat belts.

What's included
Other: Bottled water in the car throughout the tour Afternoon coffee/tea
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: I will pick you up from where you are Addis Ababa; 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.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1039625
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Addis Ababa best suited for?

This private tour in Addis Ababa is perfect for stopover passengers who have a short layover of at least 6 hours. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide, Beka G., to gain deeper insights into the city's historical and current developments in just a few hours.

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Hours icon 6 hours
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