ETHIOPIA · REGION
Ethiopia's standouts.
The 10 most popular things to do in Addis Ababa. City tours, Lucy at the National Museum, the Merkato, coffee ceremonies and day trips into the surrounding highlands.
Full-day Addis Ababa tour with hotel pickup: Lucy at the National Museum, Merkato market, Entoto views, and St. George Cathedral.
“Our tourguide Luel was excellent, he was so accommodating with our requests. He provided so much insight into the history of Ethiopia, so passionate about his country. Our driver Nebeyu was very good.”
Sample vegetarian, beef, and fish in Addis Ababa with beer, coffee, and juice on a guided Atlas neighborhood walk.
“Birhanu was a great guide, took us to great Resturants, shared fantastic cooking and cultural insight and generally made far a fantastic afternoon. Highly recommend. This operation clearly has done there homework.”
Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge, with Blue Nile Gorge views, gelada monkeys, birds, coffee, and lunch.
“I cannot recommend this tour enough. I am a solo female traveler and had a one day layover in Addis. I was picked up promptly from the airport and the team was so friendly and accommodated my requests. Not only did I learn so much abRead more”
Day trip from Addis to Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, and a cave church, with endemic primates, lunch, and views.
“I had a great experience during this trip. Both my guide Abiy and driver Tadele were extremely kind and gentle. We visited extremely beautiful places and was very well taken care of during all times.”
Addis Ababa in one day with hotel or airport pickup. See Lucy at the museum, Merkato market, Entoto views, and a historic church.
“This was a superb trip in Addis Ababa guided by Mohamed and driven by George both were excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. As an introduction to the history and culture of Ethiopia it was fabulous. I love coffee and running so they Read more”
Entoto Mountains day trip from Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos, Portuguese Bridge, wildlife and church stops, pickup and lunch included.
“Great day out. Highlights were the baboons, the bridge and the company. Oh and the driving which is not for the faint hearted.”
A flexible private day in Addis Ababa: cathedrals, museums, Entoto coffee in a family setting, and Merkato market time.
“Everything you could want in a tour. A timely and knowledgeable guide, flexible pickup/drop off locations and times, flexible itinerary, immersive activities like learning how to roast coffee, incredible hospitality with local honey wine.”
Private full-day Addis Ababa tour with cathedral, Mercato, museums, Lucy and Entoto views. Pickup, entrances, coffee included for $75.
“Really enjoyed exploring Ethiopian culture and history with Alex. Paying our respects to Lucy was a highlight, as was the lovely lunch.”
Explore Addis Ababa with a local guide: Lucy at the National Museum, Entoto views, Mercato, and a traditional coffee ceremony.
“I enjoyed my day sightseeing in Addis Ababa. Elias is the best tour guide. He is very nice and very knowledgeable. 5 star for him. He is amazing.”
Addis Ababa highlight tour with Lucy at the National Museum, St George’s Cathedral, Merkato walk, Entoto views, and Tomoka coffee for $50 pp.
“I had a great experience with this city tour in Addis Ababa. Pickup at my hotel was perfectly on time, and I was dropped off directly at the airport afterwards, which was very convenient. Communication with the team was always easy and smooth. I especially enjoyed the tour with the guides Olinol and Abrham, as…”
