Visiting a traditional Adare house is a must. The best way is to stay at one of the guesthouses. Even if you aren’t sleeping in one, guides usually take people to see them as part of their standard tour; a Birr20 tip will be expected. Also, some families have opened souvenir shops in their courtyards, but you shouldn’t have to tip to visit one of these.
If you don’t have the chance to visit a lived-in house, don’t worry: the Harari Cultural Centre , an old house converted into a museum, is almost as good as the real thing.
