Culinary Class and Food Tour in Addis Ababa: A Savory Journey through Ethiopian Cuisine
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Addis Ababa
Embark on a culinary adventure in Addis Ababa with a food tour and cooking class. Explore the local market, learn to cook Ethiopian dishes, and savor the unique flavors of this vibrant cuisine.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mercato Market - Merkato Market is one of the biggest open air markets in Africa. We will visit parts of Merkato Market.
- Sholla Market - Sholla Market is, the another big market in Addis Ababa. It is more organised than Merkato Market. You can see different pulses, spices, live animals including chicken, cattle being on sale.
What's Included
- Guided by a professional local expert
- Enjoy a variety of food tastings and traditional experiences
- Travel conveniently with round-trip private transfers
- Savor lunch included in the tour
- Choice of private tour by either private or public transport
- Indulge in complimentary tea, coffee, and hot drinks
- Immerse yourself in all scheduled activities
- Select from standard to high standard transportation options
- Stay hydrated with provided water
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) other than honey wine tasting
- Gratuities
- Visa
Additional Information
Are you a food lover? If the answer is yes then this is the tour you have to take. You will have the opportunity to visit the local market, we will cook Ethiopian food which is one of the most unique and flavorful in the world. If you’re a fan of spicy, savory, and hearty dishes, then you’ll love what Ethiopia has to offer. From stews and curries to bread and vegetables, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And of course, no meal is complete without a cup of freshly brewed Ethiopian coffee.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Minimum drinking age in Ethiopia is 18 years old
- Not recommended for children aged 15 and under
- Depending on your choice and ability, around 1- 2.5 km of walking is involved
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
Location
Mercato Market
Dubai Tera Building
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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0209cr
Dec 26, 2023
It felt like we were home - We went on this tour and it was fantastic. From start to finish our guide Meklit was a great host and really helped us understand and appreciate the culture. The food was incredible from start to finish. Breakfast and coffee at Chaka was so tasty. We also got to go around to the open market and select the ingredients to make dinner later at her house with her mom. Absolutely wonderful hosts, my wife was able to learn how to make shiro, tibs, gomen, and salad. Just mouth watering. To top it off we also experienced the coffee ceremony with our dinner. We felt like family. If you get the opportunity, go with Meklit. You won’t be disappointed
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Monika
Mar 11, 2018
Insightful and pleasant afternoon - This food tour was the best thing we did in Addis Ababa. We had such a great time with our excellent guide - Meklit - who was smart, insightful and simply a wonderful person to spend some time with. The best part of the tour was a home visit to a local family and just simply talking and spending time together. The food was of course excellent too! We finally felt a bit more like home in Ethiopia thanks to this superb experience. Thank you Meklit and Afro Ethiopia Tours for enriching us with such fantastic memories.
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Gary_bing
Dec 3, 2017
Food tour with Tewodros Kassa - Tedi was a more than a guide, more like a very knowledgeable host. He took into account our food preferences and added a lot about Addis itself and did not rush us and certainly knew his way around. We also appreciate our contact from the company Meklit Dedebe who was very flexible taking into account two flight delays that must have caused some inconvenience for her. She was also an excellent host in inducting us in local eating customs at the beautiful Dessalech Kitfo & Cultural Music Hall. Thank you so much for a full experience of Addis.
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