Ethiopia · CITY TOURS
Almost all of them are Addis, which is fair: this is where the museums, the Merkato and the Entoto viewpoint are. These 15 differ on pace, pickup and how much of the day is spent in traffic, and every price is per person unless it says otherwise.
Explore Addis Ababa with a private guide, visiting Lucy, Merkato, museums, Entoto Maryam Church, and local coffee for $55.
“This was a really great tour. It gave me a lot of information and I had a lot of fun on the tour. I saw everything I wanted to in the entire city. My driver George and my tour guide Abe, we're excellent. I would recommend.”
Explore Addis Ababa by private vehicle, from Lucy and Entoto views to markets, churches, museums, coffee, and a home-cooked Ethiopian lunch.
“My trip to Addis Ababa was a fantastic experience, made even better by my guide, Biruk. His knowledge, friendliness, and ability to navigate the city’s bustling streets made the journey smooth and insightful. The highlight of the trip was definitelRead more”
Review of Addis Ababa’s private city tour, covering Lucy, Mercato, coffee, imperial sites, Entoto views, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“I had an absolutely amazing day in Addis together with my guide and our excellent driver. Everything went perfect, organization was well done and I managed to not only see the most important places of Addis, but also to learn a lot aboRead more”
Explore Addis Ababa with a local guide, visiting Lucy, Mercato, Entoto, Tomoca Coffee, and an Ethiopian coffee ceremony for $67.
“I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore Addis Ababa for a day. Our guide was Desta and I received a Whatapp message the previous evening welcoming me to Addis. The pickup from my hotel was on time and Desta was wonderful in explaining about the city and answering all my questions. We visited the Merkato market and it was quite an experience, very crowded and busy. From there we went to Entoto, a hill from where you can see all of Addis Ababa. Enroute we saw many of the city monuments. The walk in the hills was truly beautiful. We them visited the National museum and…”
Explore Addis Ababa’s Lucy museum, St George’s Cathedral, Mercato, Entoto Mountain, 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.”
Review of Addis Ababa Guided City Tours, covering Lucy, Entoto, Mercato, museums, churches, transport, price, and practical tips.
“Great tour, comfortable and professional. They customized to match my interests. As a solo woman traveler, I felt secure and supported.”
Explore Addis Ababa’s Lucy fossil, Trinity Cathedral, Merkato, Shiromeda, and Mt Entoto on a flexible half-day city tour.
“The tour service was excellent! The staff were super attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable. The guide was extremely welcoming, gave us great tips, and took us to beautiful historical sites”
Review of Addis Ababa’s private city tour, with museums, churches, markets, Entoto views, coffee, hotel pickup, and flexible planning.
“My favorite guide Reta was the best, highly recommend!! Lots of good views, history, and culture to explore and learn about!”
Explore Addis Ababa in one day with Mount Entoto, Lucy, Mercato, Tomoca Coffee, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and private transport.
“Fantastic tour! Very flexible in letting us choose where we went and the duration. Very very informative & knowledgeable. Do yourself a favour and book your tour with these guys, you won't be disappointed.”
See Addis Ababa in one day with a private guide, museums, Entoto views, Mercato, cathedral, and flexible door-to-door transport.
“We unexpectedly had a long layover and called this company they sent a local guide Fitsum Kibreab who I would def ask for once you get booked. Fitsum took us all over the city and we enjoyed the coffee, museum, local history. Everywhere we went we felt very safe! The Read more”
See Addis Ababa’s museums, Mercato, Entoto Mountain, and historic churches with hotel pickup, entry fees, and a guide for $80.
“We had a wonderful day with our guide Beki in Addis Ababa. The tour was well organized and the communication regarding pick-up location and time was perfect. Thanks to Beki we were not only able to see the most important sights in Addis Ababa, but also learned so much about the history and culture of the country. Highly recommended!”
Explore Addis Ababa with a local historian, from Entoto views and Lucy to Mercato, churches, monuments, coffee, and Ethiopian food.
“Wondy was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgable and generally very helpful. We saw Entoto, which has a good view of Addis, however, the iconic eucalyptus trees have been cut down as they take to much water from the soil. They arRead more”
Review of Addis Ababa’s full-day city tour, covering Entoto, Lucy at the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Mercato, and practical tips.
“Endy runs his own tour company and is a welcoming and enthusiastic guide. He clearly loves his country, and gives lots of information. Endy is happy to adjust the tour if you have special interests. He knows really interesting places for meals and great Ethiopian coffee. I wouldn't tour Addis with anyone else, and he will do elsewhere in Ethiopia too.”
Review of Addis Ababa’s private city tour, with Entoto views, Lucy, Mercato, coffee ceremony, museums, and Red Terror history.
“Phenomenal. Thomas & Haben did a great job and were willing to adjust to my needs. Had to be a tad pushy sometimes to make sure we get everything and they were kind and accommodating.”
Review of Addis Ababa’s private half-day tour, with Lucy, St. George Cathedral, Merkato, Mount Entoto, pickup details, price, and practical tips.
“We are a couple with a 7 year old son and had a wonderful day in Addis Ababa accompanied by an excellent guide. Fitse is knowledgeable and very patient, and ensured all our requests were met. We can only recommend.”
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