ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia's standouts.
The 10 most popular city tours in Ethiopia. What each one actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs.
Addis Ababa in one day with hotel or airport pickup. See Lucy at the museum, Merkato market, Entoto views, and a historic church.
“Our guide was Joseph. He was so kind and informative. He gave us cultural insights as well as insight to the more entertaining sides of Addis. I plan to recommend he guide all of my friends.”
A flexible private day in Addis Ababa: cathedrals, museums, Entoto coffee in a family setting, and Merkato market time.
“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”
Private full-day Addis Ababa tour with cathedral, Mercato, museums, Lucy and Entoto views. Pickup, entrances, coffee included for $75.
“Alex is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide, who keeps your attention with interesting stories and doesn’t let you miss anything (I came straight from the airport quite exhausted) especially a good photo opportunity or to read important info. He knows all the good spots and is funny and easy going as well. Excellent guide and company!”
Explore Addis Ababa with a local guide: Lucy at the National Museum, Entoto views, Mercato, and a traditional coffee ceremony.
“It was a wonderful trip. It felt less like a tour and more like meeting up with my friends in Ethiopia and having them show me around. Even though meals weren't included in the tour, they wouldn't let me pay for them. They treated us to the meal.”
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 really enjoyed the tour, Ammanuel our guide is really fun, friendly, welcoming and knowledgable and took some nice pictures and was able to answer all our questions. The drive was super comfortable and the driver managed to ensure a smooth journey even as he was driving through a hailstorm. Definitely would recommend to anyone…”
Private Addis Ababa city tour with Enat Ethiopia Tours: Lucy, Entoto views, Mercato market, monuments and churches, plus coffee and pickup.
“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.”
Addis Ababa city tour: Lucy at the National Museum, Trinity Cathedral tombs, Merkato and Shiromeda markets, then panoramic Entoto views.
“I booked an Addis Ababa tour with Liyu, and Olí was an exceptional tour guide! We loved the tour, organization, and guide so much, we booked another tour with them days later, this time to Debre Libanos monastery and the PortuguesRead more”
A full-day Addis Ababa overview with Lucy at the National Museum, orthodox churches, Mount Entoto views, and Merkato shopping.
“The whole day was filled with interesting stories and facts about some many things. I defo ate must for anyone coming to visit”
Full-day Addis Ababa tour with hotel pickup, top museums and cathedrals, Merkato market time, Entoto views, and a coffee ceremony.
“Terrible Experience – Not Recommended”
Private chauffeur-led day in Addis Ababa with museums, Entoto views, Mercato shopping, and historic memorial stops, door to door.
“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”
