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
248 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful city day trip in Addis
fishland2009,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the 1 day city tour and had a great time. My tour guide Kiru and driver Addis were wonderful. They went out of their ways to ensure that I enjoyed the experiences. I took lots of good pictures at the Mercato market and pottery factory. The lunch and coffee were excellent too. Would highly recommend if you plan to take a tour with them.
Nice tour!
Tarif Alexander,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Alex for a wonderful tour!
Magnificent hospitality
R5884UZmichaelt,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just got high class tour guides through this opportunity 100%
Great day tour
sylviabO8944RP,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day tour to see the highlights and history of Addis Ababa. The driver Addis was smooth in a very busy city, and Alex is a very thorough and knowledgeable professional guide who is very enthusiastic about everything Ethiopian.
Friendly and knowledgable guide
Coastal33886646711,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very interesting tour with the guide Kiru and the driver Addis. Kiru was very knowledgeable and likeable, and we got along very well. We give this tour our top recommendations.
A must-do tour in Addis
Mina S,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing day with my guide Kiru and driver Addis! Kiru is such a polite, kind, smart and knowledgeable young man. It was a true pleasure to spend a day with him. I told him briefly what I was into and what not, and he was perfectly able to accomodate. We spent an entire day exploring the city and interacting with the community, which for me was very important. As a solo female traveller, I felt safe and comfortable at all times. Addis was also great as a driver, and navigated the streets seamlessly. All in all, I got a chance to experience and see some true gems of Addis, and I would recommend the tour to everyone. Thank you guys again so much, it was such a memorable day! ❤️
Great intro to Addis
892amandal,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great to have a guide and driver in Addis. We got a great experience!!
Fantastic, unforgettable day
lolaamour,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00WOW what a fantastic day. Very good value, a driver and a guide Alex for the whole day. Alex read me very well and took me to all the places he knew I'd be interested in. Every stop was a highlight, we took shopping for textiles at the mercato, the womens pottery in one of Hali Sallasies old palaces, lunch at fab authentic restaurant in a Queen Tatyu's palace where I had THE BEST coffee ever. Onto Mount Entoto, Shirodo Meda Market where he was more than happy to wait while I bought a couple of dresses and then extra to a fascinating shop that sold incredible tribal pieces from all over Ethiopia - truly off the beaten path. So impressed, 5 stars, thanks guys for such a memorable day, it was exactly what I wanted and more.
Awesome
N7640WFrobertom,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome! The itinerary was flexible and the sites are great!
The best in Addis Ababa!
Antonio B,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simply the best of Addis Ababa. Kiru was an excellent guide: he led me into the Ethiopian culture. Wow It was wonderful! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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