Private Tour
Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour
Overview
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Come to discover the authentic magic of Addis Ababa by visiting the most historical, local, nature and cultural highlights on a full-day city tour with private guide and driver.
From seeing the grave of Emperor Haile Selassie, drinking a coffee in the oldest roasters company, exploring the narrow streets and stalls of the largest open market in Africa, having lunch in the oldest hotel built by Empress Taytu Betul, seeing the worldwide known "Lucy", walking in the former bedroom of Haile Selassie, to hiking an eucalyptus forrest at 3400 meters altitude and admire the full scenery of the city, this tour is definitely a must!
Tour includes entrance fees, pick up and drop off at the airport/hotel. Discount can be offered for group or family tour.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Holy Trinity Cathedral, also known in Amharic as Kidist Selassie, is the highest ranking Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built in 1942 to commemorate the Ethiopian victory over Italian occupation and is an important place of worship in Ethiopia. The tombs of the Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw, as well as other members of the Imperial Family, can be found inside the cathedral.
Located in Piazza area, Tomoca is the oldest coffee shop in Ethiopia (since 1953). Ethiopian traditional coffee ceremony is one of the most iconic and cherished cultural rituals in Ethiopia.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
All entrance fees
Driver / Guide
Airport / Hotel Pickup
Fuel surcharge
Coffee and/or Tea
Airport / Hotel drop-off
Lunch
Tips
Pickup points
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Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
261 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good overview of Addis Ababa
catdoc44,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was a fun and informative guide and ADIS did a fine job driving. We love learning the history and culture of the places to which we travel and Alex was a fount of information! We visited museums and palaces and had a delicious traditional Ethiopian meal and coffee. The market was enormous and we enjoyed visiting the women doing pottery. All in all a lovely day!
Exceptional time with Elias abs Atsede in Addis
Yesim T,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a knowledgeable and professional guide Elias is—and what an incredibly safe, friendly (and fantastic female!) driver Atsede is! I had the absolute best time in their company. We covered all the major places I wanted to visit and more, and I came away with a real sense of the city. It was wonderful to get up to speed on Addis, especially since so much has changed since my last visit in 2018. I highly recommended Elias and Atsede and their tour company. My booking was last minute but the tour company were very swift in communication and setup.
Completely reliable
muhammedaK8538IV,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booking was easy. They met me at the airport and arrived even earlier than agreed. Great guide and an amazing trip. Highly recommended! P.S. My guide, Desale, helped me solve an issue outside of the tour program, for which I am very grateful!
Excellent, 5+
karenyoungurick,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I cannot possibly put in to words how special this tour was. Our guide Alex and driver Adis provided a perfect day. Alex has a passion for his city and it was great to see him get excited about things he has seen many times. Our tour was scheduled to be around 8 hours, we arrived back at our hotel 9.5 hours later. We visited all of the highlights and his knowledge made them come alive. At the end of the day we ended at Unity Park and had a lovely walk with both Alex and Adis. An added bonus was Alex’s love for birds and we enjoyed looking through his scope. We started the tour as clients and ended as friends. Adis did an incredible job. There seems to be no driving rules in the city and all you need to do is avoid an accident - mission accomplished!
Outstanding! 5+
foreveronward,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot possibly put in to words how special this tour was. Our guide Alex and driver Adis provided a perfect day. Alex has a passion for his city and it was great to see him get excited about things he has seen many times. Our tour was scheduled to be around 8 hours, we arrived back at our hotel 9.5 hours later. We visited all of the highlights and his knowledge made them come alive. At the end of the day we ended at Unity Park and had a lovely walk with both Alex and Adis. An added bonus was Alex’s love for birds and we enjoyed looking through his scope. We started the tour as clients and ended as friends. Adis did an incredible job. There seems to be no driving rules in the city and all you need to do is avoid an accident - mission accomplished!
Exceptional. Authentic.
arvindsD42HD,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely outstanding day trip in Addis with the most knowledgable, courteous, friendly and caring guide Alex and our chauffeur Addis. I have taken dozens of city tours in dozens of countries and this tour was the best of the best!
Exceptional
Arvind S,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely outstanding tour of Addis w Alex and chauffeur. Knowledgable. Courteous. And friendly, and going out of the way multiple times to create engagement with the city, the sites, and its living and breathing history. I have taken dozens of tours in dozens of countries and this authentic tour was hands down the best!
Amazing and informative tour of Addis!
sarafH8470MF,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was an incredible guide to Addis Ababa! He was patient with all our questions and very generous with his time. We went to all the major spots and he gave us a great, informative run through. Quite the highlight of our trip!!
Great day, I knew Ethiopian history
felliperocho,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Visit many places. Guide is very friendly person.
Addis Ababa One Day Trip
AthAlba,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a blast during the one day trip to Addis Ababa, with Kiru and Addis . We spent the day exploring cultural (Menelik Palace, National Museum, Bata Mariam Church) and shopping sites (Shero Meda, Mercato Market, and local antique store) in Addis and also enjoying the traditional cuisines and beverage of Ethiopia. The pick up was convenient, straight at the hotel. Also, if you're a gemstone lover, the Ethiopian opals are exquisite. The opals are worth the hunt. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and worth going again with Addis Ababa Authentic Private City Tour.
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