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10 Best Historical Tours In Ethiopia

Ethiopia's standouts.

The 10 most popular historical tours in Ethiopia. What each one actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs.

10 Best Historical Tours In Ethiopia

Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds - Debre Libanos: Saint Tekle Haymanot, Tombs, and Church Buildings You Can Feel

1.Day Trip From Addis Ababa See Historical Monastery,Stunning Nature,Animals,Birds

Most Popular★ 5.0

Addis Ababa day trip to Debre Libanos and Portuguese Bridge, with Blue Nile Gorge views, gelada monkeys, birds, coffee, and lunch.

“I had a great day with Sis. This day tour gives you a glimpse at what Ethiopian daily life can be in the countryside around Addis. You get to learn a lot about the history and the culture of this beautiful country. Sis is also very knowledgeable and fun to be with.”

303 reviewsFrom $90.00by Aman Ethiopia Tours And Travel Agent

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Hidden Treasures of Addis Ababa – Food, Culture and History Tour

Hidden Treasures of Addis Ababa - Food, Culture and History Tour - Getting picked up, keeping the 8-hour clock realistic

Northern Ethiopia Historic Route

Northern Ethiopia Historic Route - National Museum of Ethiopia: Lucy and the Ethiopia story behind the famous bone

3.Northern Ethiopia Historic Route

★ 5.0

Northern Ethiopia Historic Route in 2 days: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Lucy at the National Museum, Mercato Market, Lake Tana monasteries, Blue Nile Falls.

“Alex was a great guide. He arranged my entire trip around Ethiopia, including Addis Ababa, Lalibela and Gondar, and handled and paid attention to every detail. The trip was fascinating, and included all meals, hotels, guides in each location and everything else. I highly recommend Alex as your guide and arranger in Ethiopia!”

12 reviewsFrom $1,000.00by Memento Ethiopia Tours

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5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK - Harar Walled City: Old Walls, Historic Houses, and Walking at Street Level

4.5 Days Tour to World Heritage–listed Harrar, Dire Dawa and Awash NATIONAL PARK

★ 4.5

5 days through Ethiopia’s World Heritage sites: Addis museums, Harar walled city and hyenas, Dire Dawa caves, Awash safari.

“Needed to change the date and the operator would not oblige. I understand that we needed to move it but at least offer us a discount to rebook the trip or something. In other words don't book this trip unless you are in country and ready to go. At this time still no refund.”

10 reviewsFrom $871.80by Simien Image Ethiopian Tour and Travel Company

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DAY TRIP TO THE UNESCO HERITAGE SITE TIYA & Melka Kunture

DAY TRIP TO THE UNESCO HERITAGE SITE TIYA & Melka Kunture - Tiya Stones (UNESCO): Ethiopia’s Stonehenge moment

5.DAY TRIP TO THE UNESCO HERITAGE SITE TIYA & Melka Kunture

★ 4.5

A private day trip from Addis Ababa to UNESCO Tiya stones and the rock-hewn Adadi Maryam church, plus Melka Kunture tools.

“Unfortunately, I was unable to do this trip due to sudden security concerns. Communications could have been better as I was waiting for over an hour without any information from the tour company. Back and forth with hotel front desk staff anRead more”

10 reviewsFrom $265.00by WALK IN ETHIOPIA TOUR AND TRAVEL

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Experience a Cultural and Historical Journey through Addis Ababa

Experience a Cultural and Historical Journey through Addis Ababa - Holy Trinity Cathedral and Haile Selassie’s tomb: spiritual history in one building

6.Experience a Cultural and Historical Journey through Addis Ababa

★ 5.0

See Addis Ababa’s must-dos in 5–6 hours: Lucy at the National Museum, Haile Selassie at Holy Trinity, views from Entoto, Mercato, and coffee.

“Had a wonderful day trip with Eyob and what more could I say about his knowledge of not just Addis Ababa but of Ethiopia in general - the history, the people, the development, its geography, current affairs, and so much more. He is able Read more”

9 reviewsFrom $100.00by Ethiosinia Tours

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Historical tours – in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder

Historical tours - in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder - Axum: Ethiopia’s early roots and the Ark tradition

7.Historical tours – in five days, Addis Ababa, Axum, Laliebla and Gonder

★ 5.0

A five-day guided loop through Addis Ababa, Axum, Lalibela, and Gondar, with Lucy, UNESCO churches, and a family coffee ritual.

“I only did the Lalibella part of this tour organized by Getnet, again everything worked even better than expected, the rock churches are unique and more than wort a visit”

9 reviewsFrom $1,394.28by Original Ethiopia Tour

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city tour of Addis Ababa ( history ,culture , food and more)

city tour of Addis Ababa ( history ,culture , food and more) - National Museum: Human Origins, Explained Without the Confusion

8.city tour of Addis Ababa ( history ,culture , food and more)

★ 5.0

Spend 6–7 hours seeing Addis Ababa’s top history, markets, churches, and views with lunch, museum entries, and a local guide.

“We met Melaku Mehari at the National Museum. He blessed us with tons of cultural and historic education of Ethiopia as well as more of Africa. If visiting, a guided tour with Mr. Mehari is a must. His presence makes for a great experience. Thank you.”

7 reviewsFrom $99.00by Melaku Mehari

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Omo Valley 4days 3nights Cultural Tour

Omo Valley 4days 3nights Cultural Tour - Price and logistics: what $1,307.70 per person buys

9.Omo Valley 4days 3nights Cultural Tour

★ 5.0

Omo Valley cultural tour from Addis Ababa with Konso pottery, Mago National Park tribes, Hamer Evangadi bull-jumping, and Mursi and Karo rituals.

“So I travel all over Europe and Asia. I always wanted to travel to Ethiopia because of It’s rich culture and I found the travel agency called Walkin Ethiopia and they have been so helpful and provided a good service we went to omo valley which wRead more”

7 reviewsFrom $1,307.70by WALK IN ETHIOPIA TOUR AND TRAVEL

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Historical-tour Lalibela Gonder & Bahir Dar

Historical-tour Lalibela Gonder & Bahir Dar - Gondar’s Royal Enclosure: the Camelot idea and the Timket connection

10.Historical-tour Lalibela Gonder & Bahir Dar

★ 5.0

A 5-day Northern Ethiopia history loop with Lake Tana monasteries, Gondar Royal Enclosure, and Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches.

“I had one of my most exciting travel experiences visiting Ethiopia, but the icing on the cake was Lalibela. The flight to Lalibela stopping over at Gonda added more value. As a civil engineer, in those churches, I saw a confluence of architectuRead more”

5 reviewsFrom $1,083.21by WALK IN ETHIOPIA TOUR AND TRAVEL

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