ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia's standouts.
The 10 most popular tours in Ethiopia. What each one actually involves, who guides it, and what it costs.
Full-day Addis Ababa tour with hotel pickup: Lucy at the National Museum, Merkato market, Entoto views, and St. George Cathedral.
“The tour of Addis was very interesting. I spent a pleasant day visiting the most important attractions of the city even enjoying local food. Thank you Adisu for the amazing day in Addis!”
Day trip from Addis to Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge, Portuguese Bridge, and a cave church, with endemic primates, lunch, and views.
“I enjoyed this trip. Abhi (guide) was really knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour especially at the museum. Highly recommend for anyone visitinyEthiopia.”
Addis Ababa in one day with hotel or airport pickup. See Lucy at the museum, Merkato market, Entoto views, and a historic church.
“Had a very good tour. Both tour guides Dege and George were very welcoming and knowledgeable. Great communication, they were mindful of time and the tour bus was satisfactory. Dege even helped me to get over some hurRead 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.
“Biruk was the most wonderful tour guide!!! This was an amazing experience for me and my family! You must do this tour if you are visiting Addis! The absolute best!!!!!”
3 days in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression: Erta Ale sunrise lava lake, Dallol colors, salt mining, and Lake Assal, with meals and permits.
“We traveled with this agency to the Erta Ale volcano area and the Danakil Depression, contracted with them for April 20-21-22, 2025. I would like to comment on their appalling treatment, lies, financial damage (more than €1,500), and, abovRead 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 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…”
Private Addis Ababa highlights tour with pickup. See Lucy at the National Museum, Mount Entoto views, Mercato, Tomoca coffee, and St. George’s.
“This was an awesome tour with a great price! My guide was Gashaw who was awesome! He personalized my tour to see a village and the people of the countryside. The market was a little intimidating at first as a solo female traveler, but with Gashaw as my guide I felt safe. I would definitely…”
