Ethiopia · TOUR REVIEWS
Two weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: a country the size of France with the sights at opposite ends of it. The 15 below are the days that earn the internal flight, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.
Review of Addis Ababa’s full-day tour with Lucy, Mercato, Entoto views, museums, churches, lunch, and hotel pickup for $69.99.
“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 Addis Ababa on a four-hour walking tour with vegetarian, beef, fish, beer, juice, and coffee stops in 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”
Review of a $90 Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, Geladas, birdlife, Ethiopian coffee, and rural scenery.
“During our tour with Sisay around Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, we were captivated by the stunning natural beauty, including a breathtaking waterfall. The landscapes, mountains, and unique sights left us in awe, and Sisay's expertise made the experience unforgettable. We can't wait to return to explore more of this captivating country.”
Review of the Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, geladas, and Entoto Hill, with practical booking advice.
“A great day trip north of Addis Ababa with stunning views and cultural highlights. Allen, our guide, was very knowledgeable and engaging — he had so much to share, which I truly enjoyed. Unfortunately, we couldn’t enter the Debre Libanos monastery due to a service taking place when we arrived. The Blue Nile Gorge and cave visit were both scenic and peaceful. However, pick-up was delayed due to a fuel issue, which affected our schedule and made the tour feel rushed. With better coordination and planning, especially for timing and logistics, this could have been a perfect experience.”
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”
Escape Addis for Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, baboons, churches and Rift Valley views, with lunch, guide, transport and hotel pickup included.
“Zee, our guide, obviously loved his job and the trip was joyous and fun. He is very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions. He went out of his way to make sure we had a great day. Very enjoyable trip and highly recommended.”
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.”
Spend three demanding days at Erta Ale, Dallol, Lake Assal, and Afar salt mines with transport, permits, meals, and local guides included.
“The landscapes were amazing - both Erta Ale and Danakil. The tour itself was mixed. The communication from the main guide during the tour was rather poor so the program was often not clear. More proactive communication would be goodRead more”
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.”
Explore Addis Ababa by private vehicle, from Lucy and Entoto views to Mercato, St. George’s Cathedral, and Tomoca coffee.
“We had the amazing Gashaw as our tour guide and he made us feel like VIPs! He was incredibly knowledgeable and provided a well-balanced day for us to enjoy! I recommend this tour of Addis a 13/10 - an absolutely must if you want to get a true feeling for all the city has to offer!”
Explore Addis Ababa’s museums, Merkato, coffee culture, churches, artisans, and Mount Entoto with a local guide for $50 per person.
“Joe is an amazing guide, he curated the tour so well that we could understand and soak the vibes of Addis city in tour. The tour was well mixed with history and we got to understand the history of addis and ethopia in details. Also the visit totraditionalh coffee shop was one of the best part of this trip. he picked us and dropped back to skylight hotel. everything was so well executed.”
Turn an Addis Ababa layover into a private city tour with Lucy, Entoto Mountain, churches, markets, monuments, and airport transfers.
“We spent a beautiful day in Addis Ababa, thanks to the guide Teddy and the driver Sami. They waited for us due to the flight delay but then we were able to spend a long and beautiful day: National Museum, the Mountain, a fantastic lunch in Read more”
Explore Debre Libanos, a 16th-century Portuguese bridge, Gelada monkeys, and Jemma Gorge on a scenic day trip from Addis Ababa.
“Great day tour from Addis! Abe was a great tour guide—extremely knowledgeable about early human history and Ethiopian religious history. We learned so much!”
Pick a highland town, a rock church or a coffee morning.
