Tours in Addis Ababa
Explore the best tours, activities, and attractions in Addis Ababa to make your trip unforgettable.
Top 19 most popular tours and activities in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa City Highlights: Private Guided Tour Free pick up
Experience Addis Ababa like a local on this unique city tour. What sets our tour apart is the perfect blend of history, culture, and authentic experiences. Explore iconic sites such as St. George’s Cathedral, enjoy stunning views from Entoto Mountain, and dive into the vibrant energy of Merkato—the largest open-air market in Africa. Your expert local guide shares real stories, hidden gems, and insights you won’t find in guidebooks. The tour ends with a relaxing stop at Tomoca Coffee in the historic Old Train Station, where you taste Ethiopia’s finest coffee. With comfortable transport, flexible timings, and personalized attention, this tour offers a truly memorable and immersive introduction to Ethiopia’s capital.
Addis Ababa Night Tour: Local Beer, Wine & Nightlife Experience
At Liyu Ethiopia Tours, we believe nightlife is one of the best ways to experience the spirit of a city. Our Addis Ababa Night Tour is more than an evening out—it’s a cultural journey into Ethiopia’s locally crafted drinks, music, and vibrant social life. Local Beer & Wine Tasting – Sample Ethiopia’s emerging craft beers, traditional honey wine (tej), and modern Ethiopian wines, each with a story rooted in culture and heritage. Nightlife & Entertainment – Explore lively bars, cultural venues, and music spots where locals gather, giving you an authentic feel of Addis Ababa after dark. Cultural Connection – Alongside tasting, you’ll learn about Ethiopia’s centuries-old brewing and winemaking traditions, and share the evening with welcoming locals. Small Group Experience – We keep groups intimate to ensure comfort, safety, and personalized attention throughout the night.This tour is not just about drinks—it’s about celebrating Ethiopia’s flavors, music, and nightlife energy.
Addis Ababa Food Tasting Tour
At Liyu Ethiopia Tours, we believe food is one of the best ways to discover a culture. Our Addis Ababa Food Tour is more than dining—it’s a cultural journey into the flavors, traditions, and daily life of Ethiopia’s capital.Authentic Culinary Experiences – Enjoy Ethiopia’s most beloved dishes such as injera with spicy stews, kitfo, and tibs, all prepared in the traditional way. Take part in the famous Ethiopian coffee ceremony, a highlight of hospitality and aroma.Markets & Hidden Gems – Stroll through bustling markets and visit family-run eateries rarely seen by tourists, discovering the spices and flavors that define Ethiopian cuisine.Cultural Immersion – Meet locals, chefs, and hosts who share the stories and traditions behind every dish.Small Group Experience – We keep groups intimate to ensure personal attention, a relaxed atmosphere, and genuine connections.This tour is not just about food—it’s about experiencing Ethiopia through taste, culture, and people.
A day trip to Wench crater Lake
Leave the city’s bustling streets for Wenchi Crater Lake, and enjoy the serenity of rolling farmland, lush valleys and waterfalls on a full-day tour from Addis Ababa to the heart of an extinct volcano. Walk or ride a 2.5-mile (4-km) trail to the edge of the lake, passing green fields and small villages. Take in views of the lake shore from a peaceful dock, with the chance to hike or ride a mule along the shore.
Addis Ababa Cooking injira class
Full-Day Addis Ababa Cooking Class ItineraryThis itinerary provides a hands-on Ethiopian cooking experience, combined with a cultural immersion into Addis Ababa's food markets and traditions.Morning: Market Visit & Ingredient Selection8:30 AM – Hotel Pick-up• Guests are picked up from their hotel (or a designated location).9:00 AM – Visit to a Local Market (e.g., Shola or Atikilt Tera Market)• Guided tour of a bustling Ethiopian market.• Learn about key spices (berbere, mitmita, korerima), grains (teff, chickpeas), and fresh produce.• Experience traditional Ethiopian shopping and ingredient selection.10:30 AM – Coffee Break & Cultural Insight• Stop at a local coffee house for a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.• Brief introduction to Ethiopian food culture and cooking traditions.Midday: Cooking Session11:30 AM – Arrival at Cooking Studio or Local Home• Introduction to Ethiopian cooking techniques.• Hands-on preparation of key dishes: • Injera (Traditional Ethiopian flatbread).1:30 PM – Lunch & Cultural Discussion• Enjoy the meal participants have prepared.• Discuss Ethiopian dining etiquette, the significance of communal eating, and the history of Ethiopian cuisine.Afternoon: Dessert & Coffee Ceremony2:30 PM – Traditional Dessert & Coffee Making• Learn to make Chechebsa (buttered flatbread with honey & spices) or Firfir (injera-based dish).• Participate in a full Ethiopian coffee ceremony, from roasting beans to brewing.3:30 PM – Closing & Souvenir Shopping• Receive a recipe booklet and small sample of Ethiopian spices.• Optional visit to a spice shop for guests to purchase their own ingredients.4:00 PM – Drop-off at Hotel• End of the cooking experience.This itinerary ensures an immersive and interactive experience for guests interested in Ethiopian cuisine.
Explore Addis Ababa City tour with Half or full Day
Addis Ababa City Tour.Duration: Full-day tour (8 hours)Start Time: 8:30 AMEnd Time: 4:30 PM8:30 AM – Pick-up• Pick up from Bole International Airport or your hotel in Addis Ababa.• Brief introduction by your tour guide.9:00 AM – Entoto Park & Entoto Maryam Church• Drive to Mount Entoto, the highest peak overlooking the city.• Visit Entoto Maryam Church and Emperor Menelik II’s Palace.• Enjoy the panoramic view of Addis Ababa.10:30 AM – National Museum of Ethiopia• Explore the museum housing "Lucy", the famous 3.2-million-year-old fossil.• Learn about Ethiopia’s rich historical and cultural heritage.11:30 AM – Holy Trinity Cathedral• Visit one of Ethiopia’s most significant churches.• See the tombs of Emperor Haile Selassie and other historical figures.12:30 PM – Lunch Break• Enjoy a traditional Ethiopian meal at a local restaurant.• Options include Yod Abyssinia, Kategna, or Totot Cultural Restaurant.1:30 PM – Merkato (Largest Open-Air Market in Africa)• Experience the bustling Merkato.• Explore sections for spices, textiles, handwoven baskets, and souvenirs. insights into Ethiopian culture.3:30 PM – Coffee Break at Tomoca Coffee• Experience Ethiopian coffee culture at one of the oldest coffee houses.• Learn about traditional Ethiopian coffee preparation.4:30 PM – Drop-off• Return to your hotel or Bole International Airport.• End of the tour.Would you like any modifications based on customer preferences?
From Lucy to Today: Addis Ababa’s Living History Tour
Addis Ababa is not like other African cities as Ethiopia has never been colonized. It is an Indigenous Africa city established by the famous Emperor Menelik II, in 1887. What you can see on this tour.This tour can be customized according to your needs and the places you want to visit, below we highlight the best possible attraction to visit. A trip to Mount Entoto will give you a magnificent panoramic view of the city. Entoto was the capital of Ethiopia before 1896. Descending from Mount Entoto and passing through passing through Shiromeda, the largest traditional clothing market, we will stop at the National Museum to visit our human ancestor, Lucy, the hominid fossil of 3.2 million years old, the 3.3 million-year-old Selam fossil, the 4.4 million-year-old Ardi fossil, and on the way, we will visit Yekatite 12 .Later, we will visit one of the largest market in Africa Ethiopia There is nothing like Mercato for any Ethiopian it is really big and you can find anything in Merkato
"15-Day Northern Ethiopia: A Journey Through Time"
There is no better way to explore without missing its major historical sites of the Christian Highlands of North Ethiopia than this 14-night and 15-day package tour. Our discovering the Grand Historical Route tour package guaranteed you would touch all the major historical cities in the North, and most of them registered as World Heritage Sites. In addition, you will have a wonderful opportunity to explore the Northern Ethiopian cultural aspects. Let’s begin the tour with the 12th-century historical Monastery of Debre Libanos and cross to the beautiful Blue Nile River gorge, and in the late afternoon, we will arrive at the naturally gifted city of Bahir Dar, located on the lakeshore, to explore the iconic island monasteries of Lake Tana, the largest lake in the country. Then, we will keep our tour to the city of Gondar for the Gondarian period kings’ castles exploration with their unique architectural styles.
8 Days Harar, Awash safari and Bale Mountains Trip
Harar – A UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "City of Saints," Harar boasts 82 mosques, vibrant markets, and a unique hyena-feeding tradition.Bale Mountains National Park – A wildlife haven home to the Ethiopian wolf and mountain nyala, featuring the Sanetti Plateau, Harenna Forest, and breathtaking alpine scenery.Awash National Park – One of Ethiopia’s oldest parks, known for Awash Falls, diverse wildlife, hot springs, and the volcanic landscapes of Fantale Mountain.
Nature Escape with Wenchi Crater Lake Day Tour
Wenchi Crater Lake is a stunning volcanic lake located 155 km west of Addis Ababa. Surrounded by lush forests, waterfalls, and farmlands, it offers breathtaking scenery, hiking trails, horseback riding, and a boat trip to Cherkos Monastery, an ancient island church. The area is also known for its hot springs and rich Oromo culture, making it a perfect destination for nature and adventure lovers.
4 Days cultural Omo valley tribe tour
The Omo Valley, often more precisely called the Lower Omo Valley, is a place like no other. Home to a number of tribal communities, the variety and diversity of life—truly a melting pot of humanity—will blow you away. We think it's a must-visit if you want to understand Ethiopia and Africa more broadly.The concentration of experience and variety, often so juxtaposed to your own daily life, forces you to reflect on what it means to be human in today's world. The Lower Omo Valley region has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since the discovery of human remains dating back nearly 2.5 million years.As you explore the region, you'll discover fortified hilltop settlements, terraced fields, anthropomorphic grave markers, and rock engravings dating back 5000 years.The Omo also has some beautiful landscapes; Nech Sar National Park frames much of the region with mountains, lakes, and forests and harbours 70-plus mammal species, as well as prodigious crocodiles and the endemic animal
Danakil Depression Tigray Rock Hewn Churches 5 Days Tour
Where is Danakil?Danakil is a region located in the northeastern part of Ethiopia, bordering Eritrea and Djibouti. It is in the area of the so-called Horn of Africa, which takes its name from the characteristic shape of a promontory extending towards the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. km² and is characterized by an extremely arid and warm climate, It is one of the hottest and most hospitable places on the planet, Our 5 days tour Danakil Depression and Abune Yemata offers you the opportunity to witness the renowned volcano with its active lava lake and the rare chance to encounter the nomadic people who inhabit this desert. The Afar people are known for their survival skills and warrior spirit in one of the hottest and lowest places on Earth. And discover the Geraltha to visit the monastery of Abune Yemata and Debre Mariam Korkor, which dates back to the 6th century. After a few minutes’ walk from Mariam kor kor you can visit the small rock church known as Abba Daniel’s Prayer Room.
Debre Libanos and Portuguese bridge
Debre Libanos is an important monastic center for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, the monastery there was founded by the renowned 13th century mystic, Saint Teclehaimanot and there is a small cave near the church (which is of recent construction) where he is said to have stood for seven years on one leg, until the other wasted away and dropped off. On arrival at Debre Libanos, we will first stop at the Jemma gorge. The Jemma River is one of the tributaries of the Nile, and there is a drop of nearly 1000 meters to the valley below. Here at the gorge (and in the forest around the church) we can expect to see the Banded Barbet, the Black-headed Forest Oriole, the White-billed Starling, the Red-billed Starling, the White-winged Cliff Chat, the White-backed Black Tit, the White-cheeked Turaco and Hemprich’s Hornbill. We will also see one of Ethiopia’s endemic mammals, the Gelada or bleeding-heart baboon.
Day Trip to Tiya UNESCO Site & Melka Kunture Archaeological Site
1. **Explore Two Exceptional Archaeological Sites in One Day** – This tour combines visits to **Melka Kunture**, a key prehistoric site, and **Tiya**, a UNESCO-listed megalithic site, offering a comprehensive look at Ethiopia’s ancient heritage. 2. **Uncover Ethiopia’s Prehistoric Past** – At **Melka Kunture**, discover tools and fossils dating back hundreds of thousands of years, providing rare insights into early human history and evolution. 3. **Mysterious Megalithic Stelae** – **Tiya’s** standing stones, adorned with enigmatic carvings, remain an unsolved mystery, adding an element of intrigue and discovery to your journey. 4. **Scenic Drive Through Ethiopia’s Countryside** – Enjoy a picturesque drive through the Ethiopian Rift Valley, passing through beautiful landscapes and local villages that provide a glimpse into rural life. 5. **Expert-Led Guided Experience** – Gain deep historical and cultural insights from an experienced guide .
Day Trip to Debre Zeit/ Bishoftu Relaxing Tour
When you travel with us you will not only be traveling, you are also traveling with the deep & wide lifestyles and culture of the Ethiopian people and nations.We have extensive knowledge about Ethiopia's culture, nature, and people. We are the best way to travel to Ethiopia.
3-Day Cultural Tour in South Omo Valley
The Lower Omo River in southwest Ethiopia is home to eight different tribes whose population is about 200,000. Visiting the communities of the Omo Valley is a privilege. Each of the tribes in this region has a unique culture and way of life. Almost all of the tribes differ in language, clothing, food, and traditions. Omo Valley Tours offers unique local-led tribal and ethnic visits, exclusively exploring the Omo region in the south of Ethiopia. We will assist you in discovering the most ethnically diverse cultures, customs, and ceremonial events, including the most isolated areas of the Omo Valley. Discover the farmers, artisans, and craftsmen maintaining their ancestral tradition and workmanship. Using our guide knowledge and experience, we consult and design remote and less-traveled routes to meet your specific needs.
8 Days Omo Valley Tour from Addis Ababa
Tribes of the Omo ValleyThe lower Omo Valley of southern Ethiopia is home to some of the world’s last unchanged cultural groups. The area is a melting pot of cultures and communities and represents some of the greatest genetic variance on the continent. Many describe the Omo as being the birthplace of mankind. It’s not hard to see why.The journey down the west bank of the Omo River is a private road and boat expedition which starts in the capital Addis Ababa. You then drive south via Jimma and through the coffee plantations before descending into the Omo valley. A 3 day trek into the Surma Highlands is a most unusual journey and explores some of the areas remotest corners and villages. The Surma are close relatives of the Mursi, whose women wear clay lip plates in their lower lip. Additionally, The Dorze tribe is a small community primarily residing in a village located in close proximity to the city of Arbaminch, Ethiopia. Situated in a mountainous region.
Addis Ababa Full Day City Tours
Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa A typical itinerary includes two museums—the National Museum of Ethiopia and the Ethnological Museum—two markets, including the enormous Addis Mercato, and cultural sights including Entoto Hill, Ethiopian Traditional Coffee Ceremony, and folkloric dinner. A drive up to Mount Entoto for a panoramic view of Addis.Descend down and drive to the National Museum where you can spot the oldest hominids of the ‘Lucy’ fossil. Visit and proceed to the Holy Trinity built during WWII.Then proceed to the Ethnographic Museum, which used to be the palace of Emperor Haileselassie later after having your lunch we will take you to one of the holiest churches of Ethiopia known as the Holi Trinity church then we will see the tombs of Emperor Haile Silase with the amazing painting of the church later after you visit the museums of this church we will wrap up you drive to Merkato, the biggest market in East Africa. we got covered.
Day Trip Debre Libanos Bule Nile George and Portugal Bridge
Step into a world where history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes come together. Just a few hours from Addis Ababa, Debre Libanos Monastery offers a soul-stirring journey into one of Ethiopia’s most revered religious sites, nestled in the stunning cliffs of the Jemma River Gorge.Founded in the 13th century by Saint Tekle Haymanot, Debre Libanos is more than a monastery—it’s a sanctuary of ancient faith, miraculous legends, and timeless architecture. Walk through sacred grounds, explore the intricately painted church, and feel the peaceful presence of centuries of devotion. You’ll also visit the tomb of Saint Tekle Haymanot, one of Ethiopia’s most beloved saints.