Ethiopia · CITY TOURS
Addis is spread out and 2,355 metres up, which makes a car and a guide worth more here than in most capitals. These 15 cover the National Museum, Merkato, the Entoto ridge and the cathedral, priced and timed.
Explore Addis Ababa with a private guide, visiting Lucy, Mercato, palace museums, and Entoto Maryam Church for $55 per person.
“We had a great time! Mohamed the guide and driver George were extremely friendly and nice to be around. Mohamed is very knowledgeable about so many things - history, culture, food.. He presents information easily without overloading, at tRead more”
Review of a private Addis Ababa city tour with Entoto views, museums, churches, Mercato, Ethiopian coffee, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Outstanding tour, both the guide (Biruk) and the driver(forgotten his name) were friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. They allowed us to prioritise what we wanted to see and gave us the time and space to investigate things for ourselves. It is the best way to get around and see Addis Ababa and allows you to enjoy some of the chaos rather than be overwhelmed by it.”
See Addis Ababa’s imperial sites, Lucy, Mercato, coffee houses, mountain views, and textile markets on a private full-day tour.
“Excellent! Alex was on-time and very knowledgeable tour guide. He has extensive knowledge of the history of the sights visited. He is also an effective communicator which really facilitated discussion of the Ethiopian culture. I will definitely solicit his services on my next trip to Addis Ababa”
Explore Addis Ababa with a local guide, from Lucy and Mercato to Mount Entoto, Ethiopian food, and a traditional coffee ceremony.
“I enjoyed the guided visit with Elias. He was very knowledgeable about the sites of Addis Ababa! I strongly recommend this tour for all of you!”
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.”
See Addis Ababa’s museums, markets, churches, monuments, and mountain views on a private eight-hour tour with pickup and coffee.
“I cannot pay enough compliments to Ashu and Enat Tours. I made my booking with him months ago and he began and ended in the same way - immediately accessible, infinitely flexible and constantly reliable.”
See Lucy, Trinity Cathedral, Merkato, Shiromeda, and Entoto on a compact Addis Ababa tour with private transport and local guides.
“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 with hotel pickup, Lucy, churches, markets, museums, Entoto views, coffee, and a private guide for $99.
“My favorite guide Reta was the best, highly recommend!! Lots of good views, history, and culture to explore and learn about!”
Explore Addis Ababa’s museums, Mercato, Mount Entoto, coffee culture, and Holy Trinity Cathedral on a private 10-hour city tour.
“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, Entoto views, museums, Mercato, St. George’s Cathedral, and hotel transfers.
“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”
Explore Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression in three demanding days, with Dallol, Erta Ale, Lake Afdera, salt caravans, camping, and expert support.
“Must choose this tourism company if you want to explore Danakil Depression in the amazing land of Ethiopia. I enjoyed the best trip ever”
See Addis Ababa’s museums, Mercato, Entoto Mountain, cathedral, monuments, and city views with transport, entry fees, and a guide included.
“I had a good day with Beki touring around the city. I was very jetlagged and wouldn’t have had the mental capacity to navigate myself around to everything, so it was nice to have a guide”
Explore Addis Ababa with local guide Fitsum, from Entoto views and Lucy to Mercato, churches, monuments, coffee, and Ethiopian food.
“I was very interested in this tour, unfortunatly he was not available but sent one of his colleages who was amazing! I enjoyed the hours spent very much!”
Review of Addis Ababa’s full-day city tour, including Mount Entoto, Lucy at the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Mercato, and value tips.
“Good day tour of Addis Ababa to see the main highlights of the city. Especially enjoyed Mount Entoto. Unfortunately the National Museum of Ethiopia was closed, so we headed to the Ethnological Museum instead, which was interesting to seRead more”
Explore Addis Ababa by private car, from Entoto Mountain and Lucy to Mercato, coffee, museums, and a survivor-led Red Terror visit.
“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.”
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