ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia's standouts.
The 9 most popular layover & transit tours in Ethiopia. What each one actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs.
A private Addis Ababa layover tour that fits a 4–8 hour window, with museum, churches, markets, and monuments plus round-trip transfers.
“Great day touring the city. Extremely knowledgeable guide, good driver. Very enjoyable. Would highly recommend,”
A 5-hour layover tour of Addis Ababa: Lucy at the National Museum, cathedral sights, Addis Mercato, coffee, crafts, and Entoto views.
“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”
Private 5-hour Addis Ababa layover tour with Lucy at the National Museum, Entoto views, Merkato market time, plus lunch and music.
“We loved our guide Joe! He is so kind and friendly and willing to help us Highly recommended”
Day trip from Bole to Ethiopia’s UNESCO Tiya stele, Adadi Maryam cave churches, and Melka Kunture prehistoric site with lunch.
“The food was excellent typical Ethiopian food and we had a great laugh with the driver and the guide. Go on this trip if you want a flavour of the real Ethiopia!”
Private Addis city tour by car: Entoto views, Haile Selassie palace museums, Red Terror with survivor guide, coffee ceremony, Mercato.
“Phenomenal. Thomas & Haben did a great job and were willing to adjust to my needs. Had to be a tad pushy sometimes to make sure we get everything and they were kind and accommodating.”
Guided Addis Ababa layover tour to Entoto Hill views, Entoto Maryam Church, Menelik II palace, and the huge Mercato market.
“This was by far the best tour I have ever had!!! Lamesgn the guide was so knowledgeable and really cares that you are enjoying your tour. I highly recommend this tour company”
Private half-day Addis tour with Entoto views, churches and museums, plus markets and Lucy at the National Museum.
“We had a fantastic tour of some of the significant historical sights and landmarks in Addis Ababa last June during the Eid Fitr holidays.”
Make your Addis layover count with a Mercato market shopping tour, coffee stops, and key monuments, with airport pickup and drop-off.
“My husband and I recently visited Addis on a long layover. We had a day tour with Tour guide Yonas. he was very kind and knowledgeable, he answered all our questions and took us to all the main attractions. Everything was walking distance. Lunch was excellent too. Over all we had a great day. Would…”
Addis Ababa in a day from Bole Airport: Lucy at the National Museum, Giorgis Cathedral, Entoto views, and Tomoka coffee with entry fees.
“The guide was very kind and prepared but you should have written for example that Lucy the thing that interested me most could not be seen, as well as the Christian Orthodox church was empty for renovations, in short apart from the royal palace everything was disappointing I'm sorry Laura”
