Private Women-Led: Ethiopian Flavours in Shepherd’s Bush with Coffee Ceremony
3 hours
From 10:00
Group 1+
3 hours
10:00
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What you'll do
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: Your tour is run in partnership with Women in Travel, a social enterprise that enables underprivileged women to access employment and entrepreneurship. 15% of all ticket sales go directly to Women in Travel.Your guide, Sefanit, arrived in London from Ethiopia when she was 14 years old. She is working as a tour guide thanks to the support of Intrepid Urban Adventures and Women in Travel. Shepherd’s Bush in West London is home to a thriving Ethiopian community, with many shops and cafés and even hair salons dedicated to Ethiopian culture. Over two and a half hours, your guide Sefanit will introduce you to her Ethiopian heritage within the historic Shepherd’s Bush Market. We will begin our adventure by meeting one of the market’s traders and sip a delicious juice known for its medicinal properties. Next, we’ll stroll through the market and visit an Ethiopian shop, where we’ll learn about the importance of coffee to Ethiopia. You’ll see the unroasted beans and special coffee pot and explore the spices specific to Ethiopian cuisine. Finally, you’ll get taste these flavours first-hand as we enjoy the highlight of this tour: a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Sharing coffee is an important tradition in Ethiopia. It’s a time for people to get together and share stories, and Sefanit will have plenty of tales to tell you as you enjoy your coffee with popcorn (a popular pairing in Ethiopia!). Says Sefanit, “Ethiopia is a big part of my life. The colours, smells and community of my childhood are still with me and in me. In Ethiopia, food is everything and I can think of nothing better than sharing my culture with visitors to London.”
What's Included
Local English-speaking Ethiopian guide
Juice shot
Tastings of Ethiopian foods (misir alichaYebeg wot Atakilt 1 roll of injera)
Coffee ceremony
What's not included
Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional food and drink
Notes
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
Shepherd’s Bush in West London is home to a thriving Ethiopian community, with many shops and cafés and even hair salons dedicated to Ethiopian culture. Over two and a half hours, your guide Sefanit will introduce you to her Ethiopian heritage within the historic Shepherd’s Bush Market. We will begin our adventure by meeting one of the market’s traders and sip a delicious juice known for its medicinal properties. Next, we’ll stroll through the market and visit an Ethiopian shop, where we’ll learn about the importance of coffee to Ethiopia. You’ll see the unroasted beans and special coffee pot and explore the spices specific to Ethiopian cuisine. Finally, you’ll get taste these flavours first-hand as we enjoy the highlight of this tour: a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Sharing coffee is an important tradition in Ethiopia. It’s a time for people to get together and share stories, and Sefanit will have plenty of tales to tell you as you enjoy your coffee with popcorn (a popular pairing in Ethiopia!). Says Sefanit, “Ethiopia is a big part of my life. The colours, smells and community of my childhood are still with me and in me. In Ethiopia, food is everything and I can think of nothing better than sharing my culture with visitors to London.”
What is included in the tour?
Local English-speaking Ethiopian guide, juice shot, tastings of Ethiopian foods (misir alicha, yebeg wot, atakilt, 1 roll of injera), coffee ceremony
What isn't included in the tour?
Tips/gratuities for your guide, additional food, and drinks
Where do we meet?
Shepherd’s Bush Market entrance, in front of the Bush Theatre
Where does the tour end?
Delina restaurant, Uxbridge Road
What is the duration of the tour?
2.5 hours
What is the minimum group size for this private tour?
This private tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
Are there any Covid-19 vaccination requirements?
While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour. For further information, please review COVID-19 Health & Safety at https://www.urbanadventures.com/en/about-us/covid-19-customer-info
What if I can't find my guide?
If you have any issues on the day of your tour, please call +44(0)7801269374
Can I cancel my tour?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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