Ethiopia · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a 4x4 or an internal flight attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the 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”
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 through markets, injera making, Taitu Hotel lunch, Tomoca coffee, and a traditional coffee ceremony in Sululta.
“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 mRead more”
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.”
Spend a full day in Addis Ababa exploring Mercato, Lucy, Ethiopian food, coffee traditions, royal tombs, and sunset views from Mount Entoto.
“It was a very awesome experience having gotten to know Anteneh and letting him take charge of our schedule. I only had a 15-hr layover in Addis Ababa but we were able to make the most out of it! He drove me around in his car and we got to Read more”
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”
Turn an Addis Ababa layover into a five-hour city tour with Lucy, Mercato, coffee culture, Entoto views, and private transport.
“I decided to book this tour and was happy since i got to know so many things i couldnt get to know i did it on my own. Also, the convenience of the guide and private car (it was raining in the afternoon). Appreciation to the guide who was so Read more”
Pick a highland town, a rock church or a coffee morning.
