Things to do in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Best Walking Tours

May 6, 2022 Toi Mattera

Sometimes referred to as the capital of Africa, Addis Ababa is a buzzing hub of economic, social and political activity and home to such notable offices as the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The diversity of its people is reflected in the many churches, mosques and museums, including the Ethiopian National Museum which houses the fossilized skeleton of Dinkinesh, or Lucy, the Australopithecine discovered in the area in the 1970s.
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1. Addis Ababa City Tours

Red Terror Martyrs' Memorial Museum የቀይ ሽብር መታሰቢያ ሙዚየም, Africa Ave, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Rotate Ethiopia Tours
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I will work with you to ensure that you are getting the Addis Ababa Tour that you want. This can include the many churches and historic sites throughout the city, our many museums, cultural food experiences, and a trip through Merkato to see that largest open market in Africa!

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Reviewed By Gerturd1153

Traveling with eshet(the owner ) was so awesome , he’s an excellent travel driver with full of hospitality ..... we were so happy being with him and the rest of his co-workers , they were so friendly . If you have plan to visit Ethiopia I highly recommend you this tour for unforgettable travel memory .

2. Addis Ababa - Half Day Cultural Experience

Merit Ethiopian Experience Tours
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With this half day private cultural guided tour of Addis Ababa - Experience Ethiopian culture with family visit - Know more of the Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity by visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral - Enjoy the panoramic view of Addis Ababa from Mount Entoto - Attend Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and enjoy your coffee with locals - Walk and shop at the biggest outdoor market in Africa – Merkato - Learn how to cook “Enjera” – the Ethiopian national bread - Drive in Addis Ababa to see its historical monuments - Taste delicious Ethiopian meals at a cultural Ethiopian restaurant - See how Tella (Ethiopian homemade beer is made) and attend a typical Ethiopian traditional Coffee Ceremony Enjoy the flexibility of this cultural tour of Addis Ababa by visiting what interest you more Tour includes professional English speaking tour guide, private transportation, entrance (admission) fees, bottled water and local snacks in the vehicle, and local family visit.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience, bottled water and local snacks in the car, All Fees and Taxes, Local family visits, Professional Experienced English Speaking Tour Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages, Any other expense which are not mentioned in the "included" list above

Reviewed By ryansC7696YG

Fantastic. I had a tour with Muluken (guide) 2.5 years ago, and this was great, just like last time. Muluken is a great guide, friendly, knowledgeable & he is the exact type of guide I look for on a tour. He is authentically friendly, not forced or fake. He gives information clearly, not just spitting it out fast / confusing. He wants you to learn about and appreciate his country. It was the highlight of our trip.

3. Addis Ababa Tour (full day)

King George VI Street, King George VI St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Fun Top Fun Ethiopia
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Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. Explore Addis Ababa with a local tour guide. Sightseeing its cultural & historical attractions. Taste Ethiopian food & coffee from its origin. This Addis Ababa city tour & sightseeing tour can be customized to your need. It's a great experience to see this mosaic of people city. It has a mind blowing contrast in ways of life. A modern house built next to a mud house. Driving modern car while sharing the street with a donkey & people is common. Make a visit to our ancestor, Lucy the 3. 2 million years old hominid fossil in the national museum with the country historical artifacts. Drive to mount Entoto to have the panoramic view of Addis Ababa, then Merkato the largest open air market in Africa. It is colorful with people and activities.

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4. Full day city tour of Addis Ababa

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Take an 8-hour tour of Addis Ababa City with guide. See several points of interest and landmarks. Enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off. The tour starts with a pick up from Bole International Airport or at your hotel, and drive to Trinity Cathedral Church which has unique architectural style. Then, you will be taken to the National Museum of Ethiopia for visiting the long age history of Ethiopia and the oldest human ancestor, Lucy. After lunch, we will go to the ethnographic museum and admire the country's different nationalities cultural materials. Finish the tour with shopping in Merkato, the local marketplace which is said to be Africa’s largest open-air market.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Grip7791

I traveled to Ethiopia on my own and while I was there I decided to purchase Simien Image Tour & Travel's "Hawassa and Rift Valley Lakes – Two Days Tour." I had difficulties with paying because I was new to experience of financial transactions in Ethiopia, being it was my first time visiting, and my bank in America was having issues with processing some transactions. Alexander Kemal was extremely patient with me and eventually everything was worked out. The morning of the tour's first day the driver was prompt with picking me up from the hotel and we were off. When he told me we were doing to get my tour guide I nonchalantly thought to myself "for what reason!" I wasn't concerned about having a tour guide, just getting to Hawassa and seeing what was on the way there. To my surprise Candy Walker, my tour guide, was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable on the history and various cultures of Ethiopia, therefore I learned a lot in two days. Buze, the driver, was the perfect driver for this road trip and was fabulous DJ! He knew all the scenic stops, all the best foods to order whenever we ate, where to get the best buna in Shashamene, and he's even a decent dancer while driver. I saw and experienced way more than I thought I would and I am eternally thankful that I happened to call the business that day. One business transaction, and a two day tour was enough to establish the foundation for a several friendships that I am appreciative of. I will definitely be recommending your business to any and everyone.

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

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World Heritage–listed Harar is a place apart. With its 368 alleyways squeezed into just 1 sq km, it’s more reminiscent of Fez in Morocco than any other city in the Horn. Its countless mosques and shrines, animated markets, crumbling walls and charming people will make you feel as if you’ve floated right out of the 21st century. It’s the east’s most memorable sight and shouldn’t be missed. As if that wasn’t enough, there are many chances to get up close and personal with wild hyenas. It’s a rare traveller who doesn’t enjoy it here.

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Reviewed By Grip7791

I traveled to Ethiopia on my own and while I was there I decided to purchase Simien Image Tour & Travel's "Hawassa and Rift Valley Lakes – Two Days Tour." I had difficulties with paying because I was new to experience of financial transactions in Ethiopia, being it was my first time visiting, and my bank in America was having issues with processing some transactions. Alexander Kemal was extremely patient with me and eventually everything was worked out. The morning of the tour's first day the driver was prompt with picking me up from the hotel and we were off. When he told me we were doing to get my tour guide I nonchalantly thought to myself "for what reason!" I wasn't concerned about having a tour guide, just getting to Hawassa and seeing what was on the way there. To my surprise Candy Walker, my tour guide, was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable on the history and various cultures of Ethiopia, therefore I learned a lot in two days. Buze, the driver, was the perfect driver for this road trip and was fabulous DJ! He knew all the scenic stops, all the best foods to order whenever we ate, where to get the best buna in Shashamene, and he's even a decent dancer while driver. I saw and experienced way more than I thought I would and I am eternally thankful that I happened to call the business that day. One business transaction, and a two day tour was enough to establish the foundation for a several friendships that I am appreciative of. I will definitely be recommending your business to any and everyone.

6. Full Day in Addis Ababa

Trekking Ethiopia Tours - Day Tours
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Experience many of Addis Ababa’s highlights on one comprehensive all-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit sites like Holy Trinity Cathedral, where Ethiopia’s last emperor is buried, the National Museum, where the 3 million-year-old fossil of Lucy is kept, Enoto Hill, where you can catch amazing views of Ethiopia’s capital city, and Merkato, the giant open-air market.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By U7917GXluisz

Tbe 4 days danakil tour was so amazing experience for me everything was organized perfectly. The agents were great the accommodation was also amazing it really was wonderful.

7. Day Trip From Addis Ababa To Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge

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This Tour Is Unique Because -You will have a chance of learning about the history of Ethiopia -You will have a chance of seeing the Ethiopian Endemic baboons called Chilada -You will have a chance of seeing some endemic birds only found in Ethiopia and specifically in Debre Libanos -You will have a chance of testing Ethiopian Foods -You will have a chance of hiking near to the George of Blue Nile & Jemma Valley -You will have a chance of visiting one of the oldest monastery of Ethiopia and its museums -You will have a chance of experiencing the local hut or grass houses of the countryside -You will have a chance of seeing the fabulous waterfalls at the Portuguese bridge(which is one of the oldest bridge in Ethiopia built by the Portugal people)

Inclusions: Ethiopian Lunch For Vegan & Veterinarian, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By Grip7791

I traveled to Ethiopia on my own and while I was there I decided to purchase Simien Image Tour & Travel's "Hawassa and Rift Valley Lakes – Two Days Tour." I had difficulties with paying because I was new to experience of financial transactions in Ethiopia, being it was my first time visiting, and my bank in America was having issues with processing some transactions. Alexander Kemal was extremely patient with me and eventually everything was worked out. The morning of the tour's first day the driver was prompt with picking me up from the hotel and we were off. When he told me we were doing to get my tour guide I nonchalantly thought to myself "for what reason!" I wasn't concerned about having a tour guide, just getting to Hawassa and seeing what was on the way there. To my surprise Candy Walker, my tour guide, was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable on the history and various cultures of Ethiopia, therefore I learned a lot in two days. Buze, the driver, was the perfect driver for this road trip and was fabulous DJ! He knew all the scenic stops, all the best foods to order whenever we ate, where to get the best buna in Shashamene, and he's even a decent dancer while driver. I saw and experienced way more than I thought I would and I am eternally thankful that I happened to call the business that day. One business transaction, and a two day tour was enough to establish the foundation for a several friendships that I am appreciative of. I will definitely be recommending your business to any and everyone.

8. Private Full Day Addis Ababa Guided City Tour With Airport & Hotel Pick Up

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Private official tour guide during your visit in Addis Ababa Private comfert vehicle with AC for your tour Admire the most emblematic attractions of Addis Ababa, its beautiful architecture churches and impressive sights Professional team creating your perfect day Important monuments in Addis and sights: like holly trinity churches ,Emperior Haile Silase Palace and many more places in this private tour… We will arrange a coffee ceremony to show clients how our coffee is unique -We will arrange a walk inside the markets of Merkato to show the daily life of our people -We will show all the historical monuments of Addis Ababa in addition to those sightseeing that we stated in the itinerary -We will arrange some hiking in the mount Entoto inside of the densely eucalyptus and junipers forests

Inclusions: Private tour, Blue Badge guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By Sebrodas

My partner and I had a wonderful day at the Zuqualla Mountain. Joseph and Nico guided us on a private visit. They took care of everything, and showed us local jems. It felt like we were road tripping with our buddies - it was above and beyond! Really great service, it is not the last time, can definitely recommend! Thanks

9. The Best way to Discover Addis Ababa

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It enables our clients to have a great experience to learn the highlight of Ethiopia. for example, Visit the prominent peak of Mount Entoto, which served as Menelik II's capital before the founding of Addis Ababa. Visit the museum and the palace and see one of the best views of Addis Ababa. Visit this trio of historical churches and see the Menelik II Mausoleum and the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie. it is the highest ranking Orthodox cathedral in Addis Ababa and the second most important place of worship in Ethiopia after the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion in Axum. The Ethnological Museum is considered one of the finest museums in Africa. Visit the home of the famous Lucy which is ranked one of the most important museum collections in Sub-Saharan Africa. Merkato, it’s the largest shopping area in Addis and some say the largest market in Africa.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottle of water, Coffee and Banana , Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Reviewed By WanderingFunFour

I booked Beki for a one day tour on a recommendation from a friend. He was punctual and provided all necessary information in advance so nothing was missed. Beki is friendly and warm, knowledgeable and a provided a great days activities. As I was on a solo trip he knew exactly the right pictures and view points. The scenery outside Addis is beautiful, even just driving through villages you get a sense of life there. Portuguese bridge was dry this time of year but still spectacular. The monastery at Debre Lebanos has the most amazing stained glass windows, I found the setting to be very serene, enhanced by the chanting in the background. Beki took me to visit local family village, and it was fantastic to visualise their traditional way of life and how they make use of land and resources. I definitely recommend Beki tours be it solo or group travellers. His upbeat personality makes for easy company.

10. City tour of Addis, Transit in Addis by car

Tito Street, Tito St, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethio Travel and Tours
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The city tour is unique in that it is customizable and has ranging prices that suit our customers' needs which includes a special coffee ceremony, the market places, the view from the Entoto Hill....

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Reviewed By Storyteller740896

We were very happy with all of your coordination and efforts! Overall, we were pleased with our cooperation. Thanks

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