Private Tour

Addis Ababa Layover

From USD 70

4.92

89 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

What sets our Addis Ababa city tour apart is our focus on providing a deep, authentic experience that goes beyond the usual tourist spots. We offer a personalized approach, taking you through both well-known landmarks and hidden gems of the city, like the historic Bata Mariam Church with its underground crypts, and the bustling local markets where you can experience daily life firsthand. Our knowledgeable guides share insights into the rich history, culture, and traditions of Addis Ababa, giving you a deeper understanding of Ethiopia’s capital. Whether you're visiting historic sites, exploring vibrant neighborhoods, or enjoying traditional Ethiopian cuisine, our tours are designed to give you a truly immersive and memorable experience of the city.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tour guide

All Fees and Taxes

Entry/Admission Meskel square

Bottled water

Entry/Admission Merkato

Private Tour

Entry/Admission Yekatit 12 monument

Entry/Admission Bata Mariam church

Admission/entry Entoto not in the park

Experienced driver

Entry/Admission National museum

Drinks

Food and drinks

Lunch

Options

Layover Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa city tour
Duration: 6 hours
Minibus
Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

89 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Avoid! Unfair! Unprofessional!
Reginice C,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
1.00
This is not a reliable or fair tour operator. I am currently fighting with Viator to get money back for the tour we did not go on. It should be listed in details that your layover should at least 8 hours to be able to complete this tour. I messaged the tour operator prior to our arrival about our flight information and they did not mention this. They barely responded with I information about meeting; I had to pull for more information about meeting for the tour. We arrived to immigration and were turned away due to our layover being 7 hours and 5 minutes. We also spoke with Ethiopian Ailines about possibly receiving a hotel voucher as this would allow us to leave the airport; they also declined due to our layover duration. I had the airport staff speak with the driver about what was happening, over the phone. During this time and for the remainder of the day, the tour operator became unresponsive and ignored my messages until I had Viator support contact them. We paid $300, and the operator eventually offered only a $90 refund. Unacceptable! At most they could have kept $60 to pay the driver, but kept $210. I will continue to fight for the remainder refund. Beware of this tour operator for layovers under 8 hours, or booking with them, in general, as they will ignore you if things go wrong.
We booked this tour...
Stephanie B,
Feb 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We booked this tour without any expectations as we had a very long layover and it definitely exceeded our expectations. Teddy was our tour guide and was very friendly and made us feel comfortable. He is very knowledgable about the Ethiopian history and culture so we learnt a lot. He was also very flexible and amended the tour to what we wanted which was really nice. I would recommend you book this tour if you have a layover flight or visiting Bole, there is so much to visit. Thank you so much Teddy for a fantastic day!
Great experience! Teddy...
Shelly P,
Jan 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great experience! Teddy showed us a good time. It was personalized and curated to suit our needs for the day.
how to make the most of a long stopover in addis ababa
Chiara G,
Jul 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We spent a beautiful day in Addis Ababa, thanks to the guide Teddy and the driver Sami. They waited for us due to the flight delay but then we were able to spend a long and beautiful day: National Museum, the Mountain, a fantastic lunch in a typical Ethiopian restaurant! Walking around the Market is very challenging but the guide was very professional and took care of us. Teddy is a kind and knowledgeable person, absolutely recommended!!
4 Hour Tour
Carol L,
May 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00
We had an 8 hour layover in Addis Ababa, and booked this tour. Our guide Hennok was super knowledgeable, and shared all his knowledge of Ethiopian history. Our driver, Tamil, navigated the traffic of AA like a Formula 1 driver! We saw the museum, St George Cathedral, Mercado and had coffee at a cafe. Highly recommend.