Ethiopia · ADDIS ABABA TOURS
Two days in the capital, at 2,355m, is the sensible way to start. These 15 take in Lucy at the National Museum, the sprawl of Merkato, the eucalyptus road up Entoto and the gorge day trips out of town — with prices, pickup arrangements and how long each really runs.
Review of Addis Ababa’s full-day city tour, with Lucy, Entoto views, Mercato, historic churches, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Great tour, Leul was a fantastic guide. The market experince was unmatched. Would recommend if you want to gain an insight to the history of Addis”
Taste Ethiopia in Addis Ababa with vegetarian, meat, fish, beer, juice, and coffee stops, plus a guided walk through the Atlas neighborhood.
“Four amazing stops across Addis Ababa, each location is pretty close to each other. To make sure there's no spoilers, you'll definitely want to save some space at each stop. Our guide Mulugeta was really nice and brought us to some amaziRead more”
Visit Debre Libanos, spot Gelada monkeys, walk to the Portuguese Bridge, and enjoy Ethiopian coffee on a full-day trip from Addis Ababa.
“Thanks guys, we had a great trip out. It is a special thing you do to allow tourists an insight into the rural areas and day to day of ethiopian life. Thanks again. 😊👍”
Review of a day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos, the Blue Nile Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, geladas, caves, and Entoto Hill.
“a great experience. the interaction with the people. the guide was very knowledgeable and well versed in all facets. I appreciated his knowledge and colun”
Explore Addis Ababa by private car with museum visits, Entoto views, Merkato, hotel pickup, coffee, and expert local guidance.
“Excellent tour. I had a long layover in Addis and was traveling solo. Abe and Abiy were my guide and driver for the day. They were so knowledgeable and made sure I saw the best the city had to offer. Also very convenient that they picked up and dropped off at the airport. Personal highlights were the views from Entoto and grabbing some coffee in a small shop in town. Would definitely recommend to anyone passing through, and am so glad to have spent the day with Abe and Abiy!”
Escape Addis Ababa for Debre Libanos, Entoto Mountain, wildlife, waterfalls, and Ethiopian churches with pickup, lunch, and a guide.
“I had a beautiful and enriching day with my guide Teka and the driver Musse. As a deeply spiritual person, it was a very special experience to visit Debre Libanos, and get a personal guided tour there by a long-time munk living there. I also enjRead more”
Review of Addis Ababa’s private full-day city tour, with museums, markets, churches, Entoto views, coffee ceremony, lunch, and practical tips.
“I loved visiting Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. it was a great experiance. I recommend it to anyone. the tour guid was excellent”
Explore Addis Ababa’s cathedral, markets, museums, coffee culture, and Entoto views on a private full-day tour with hotel pickup.
“Really enjoyed exploring Ethiopian culture and history with Alex. Paying our respects to Lucy was a highlight, as was the lovely lunch.”
Explore Addis Ababa with a local guide, visiting Lucy, Mercato, Mount Entoto, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and a traditional coffee ceremony.
“Our tour guide Desale was very knowledgeable, he knew so much about Ethiopia and its history and we loved learning so much. He was very polite and friendly, I was travelling just myself with my son for the first time in Addis Ababa and we were in good hands and had a wonderful day, thank you 🙏”
Explore Addis Ababa’s Lucy fossil, St George’s Cathedral, Shiromeda market, Entoto views, Ethiopian food, and Tomoca coffee for $50.
“I really enjoyed the tour. The company communicated clearly. Pick-up was done on time. I particularly liked visiting the palace behind the church in Entoto. This site didn't come up in my research; I was happy to see it. The coffee shop at the end was a nice touch.”
Explore Addis Ababa with hotel or airport pickup, Lucy, Mount Entoto, Mercato, Tomoca Coffee, and St. George’s Cathedral for $90.
“Good trip. Lots of things to see. Tour guide was good. The market is interesting. Food fantastic. Recommend”
See Addis Ababa’s Lucy, Merkato, coffee culture, local crafts, and Mount Entoto views on a flexible guided city tour for $50.
“A fantastic 5-star tour of Addis Ababa! Our guide, Kasseye, was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the rich history of Ethiopia and Africa to life, especially at the National Museum with the story of Lucy. Yoki was a wonderful supervisor, ensuring our comfort and that everything ran smoothly throughout the day. We loved the packed itinerary, from the incredible views at Mount Entoto to the vibrant chaos of the Merkato. The stops at Tomoca for coffee and the beautiful Beata LeMariam church were perfect additions. This tour is an efficient and insightful way to experience the best of the city. Highly recommended!Read more”
Turn an Addis Ababa layover into a private city tour with airport transfers, Lucy, Entoto Mountain, churches, markets, and flexible timing.
“We had an 8 hour layover in Addis Ababa, and booked this tour. Our guide Hennok was super knowledgeable, and shared all his knowledge of Ethiopian history. Our driver, Tamil, navigated the traffic of AA like a Formula 1 driver! We saw the museum, St George Cathedral, Mercado and had coffee at a cafe. Highly recommend.”
Review of a $81 day trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos, the Portuguese Bridge, Gelada monkeys, mountain views, lunch, and coffee.
“We drove through beautiful fields and quaint villages. The guided tour of the church and museum was informative. The guide was very knowledgeable. The views around the bridge area are breathtaking, the perfect location for lunch and coffee.”
Explore Addis Ababa through markets, injera making, Taitu Hotel lunch, Tomoca coffee, and a traditional coffee ceremony in Sululta.
“The food was delicious and the portions were good. The coffee ceremony was great. I loved having an opportunity to make bread - and eat what I made. The market and city tour was very interesting. My guide Desale helped me find the perfect souvenirs at a fair price”
Ethiopia by the kind of day you want out of it.
