Ethiopia · TOURS
Good tours & day trips book out weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to arrange early, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of Addis Ababa’s full-day tour with Lucy, Entoto views, Merkato, historic churches, local food, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“The tour guide and driver were excellent, friendly and made us feel more comfortable. We enjoyed the history and the tour”
Review of the Debre Libanos day trip from Addis Ababa, with gelada baboons, Blue Nile Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, caves, and practical tips.
“I really enjoyed this trip! Abiy was fantastic and very knowledgeable… I definitely recommend this trip to anyone visiting Ethiopia! Thank you Abiy Dalia”
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 Debre Libanos, Entoto Mountain, wildlife, a cave church, and the Portuguese Bridge on a full-day trip from Addis Ababa.
“A great experience, very informative, the histrory was amazing, educative, and food was exceptional. We enjoyed.”
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 the 3-day Danakil Depression tour, with Erta Ale, Dallol, salt caravans, costs, camping, safety, and practical advice.
“Really well-organized and impressive tour! Can only recommend doing it. But be sure what standards to expect when travelling through the poorest region of Ethiopia.”
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.”
Explore Addis Ababa with a private guide, visiting Lucy, Mount Entoto, Mercato, Tomoca Coffee, and St. George’s Cathedral.
“Good trip. Lots of things to see. Tour guide was good. The market is interesting. Food fantastic. Recommend”
Explore Addis Ababa through markets, injera making, historic Taitu Hotel, Tomoca coffee, honey wine, and a rural coffee ceremony.
“Forget the museums and churches, this fantastic tour gave a great insight into the vibrant streetlife and food and drink culture of Addis. The guide ZEREFE and driver TAMIRSAT were both first class. They really took care of me and ensured my safety at all times, even in the most chaotic and crowded parts of Merkato. The markets were fascinating indeed. Something very difficult to experience alone without a guide. I also loved the coffee shop and the family business making injera, although my own attempt was hilariously bad. Lunch was at the historical and fascinating Taitu Hotel and we finished the tour with a coffee ceremony and flask of…”
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 through Mercato, Lucy, Ethiopian food, coffee, royal history, and Mount Entoto on an eight-hour private 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”
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”
Explore Addis Ababa during a layover with Lucy, historic churches, Mercato, coffee, Entoto views, and a private vehicle for $80.
“We were guided round by Jo who was informative, attentive and interesting. Addis Ababa is amazing and well worth a visit, a definite must do for the discerning traveller”
Every kind of day out, and where each one actually goes.
