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.
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.
“Teka was an amazing tour guide and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend him for anyone looking to experience Ethiopia!”
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.”
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.
“Mr Alex was super nice throughout the trip and very informative about Addis Ababa. Superb hospitality and highly recommended!”
Explore Addis Ababa with a local guide: Lucy at the National Museum, Entoto views, Mercato, and a traditional coffee ceremony.
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 highlights tour with pickup. See Lucy at the National Museum, Mount Entoto views, Mercato, Tomoca coffee, and St. George’s.
“We had the amazing Gashaw as our tour guide and he made us feel like VIPs! He was incredibly knowledgeable and provided a well-balanced day for us to enjoy! I recommend this tour of Addis a 13/10 - an absolutely must if you want to get a true feeling for all the city has to…”
