Ethiopia · HISTORICAL TOURS
Good history tours fill up weeks ahead in the dry season; the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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. 😊👍”
Explore Addis Ababa through Mercato, Lucy, Ethiopian food, coffee, royal history, and an Entoto sunset on this private eight-hour tour.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and brought us to many different places around Addis. We visiting merkato and were able to go on the roof of a local restaurant to get a better view. We then learned how to make coffee and injera in a local rRead more”
Review of Ethiopia’s Northern Historic Route, with Addis landmarks, Lake Tana, Blue Nile Falls, transport, price, and booking tips.
“This review is based on my email communications with Alex from Memento, as I ended up not doing the tour with him for reasons outside of his control.”
Review of a five-day Ethiopia tour through Addis Ababa, Harar, Dire Dawa, and Awash National Park, with practical value and itinerary advice.
“We took a 2 day trip to Harar with Abdulsemed Nasir and was absolutely fantastic. I truly recommend Abdul:”
Review of Addis Ababa’s private Tiya, Melka Kunture, and Adadi Maryam day trip, with UNESCO stones, ancient tools, lunch, and practical tips.
“I booked this last minute (the night before), and am glad I did. I went with Walk In Ethiopia Tour Travel & Car Rental. My guide spoke perfect English, he and the driver were very friendly and solicitous, and pointed out lots of sites along the waRead more”
Explore Addis Ababa with Lucy, Entoto views, Mercato, coffee, lunch, and expert local guidance on a private half-day tour.
“I had a really good tour visiting the capital with Eyob. He s really nice and he brings you to really nice and interesting places. Don't hesitate to discover the country with him!”
See Ethiopia’s historic north in five days, from Lucy and Axum to Lalibela, Gondar, coffee, flights, and practical tour advice.
“I only did the Lalibella part of this tour organized by Getnet, again everything worked even better than expected, the rock churches are unique and more than wort a visit”
Explore Lake Tana, Gondar, Simien Mountains, and Lalibela in five busy days with private transport, guides, and cultural meals.
“I highly highly reccomend Liyu Ethiopia tours. I am a solo woman traveler and I let Yhun, the manager of the agency, arrange a 5-day tour in North Ethiopia for me. Everything worked like a swiss clock- I was awaited in every airport by expeRead more”
Ethiopia by the kind of day you want out of it.
