Addis City Tour + Bishoftu Crater Lakes Excursions
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is unique in allowing the guests to improvise it based on their interest and time. The tour will involve some combinations of Historical, cultural and natural attractions. Apart from the touristic spots, we will show our guests the best and realistic parts of Addis Ababa. It will be full of activities that interests the guests, keeping the major sights in mind. The museums, the church, the Entoto Mountain view plus some countryside tour program will give our guests a balanced impressions of Ethiopia. The tour of Addis and Bishoftu Carter lakes with Aspire Ethiopia Tours a day to remember for every guests.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
The Grand Palace Suites-Hotel
Guinea Conakry Street Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Bole Airport
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa
Meskel Square Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Best Western Plus Pearl Addis
Cameroon Street BL 03 721 Addis Ababa Ethiopia
What To Expect
National Museum of Ethiopia
This is a great introduction to the history, culture and people of Ethiopia. It houses different collections like antiquities, crafts, contemporary paintings, archaeological findings from different parts of the nation and exhibit it to the public. This is also where the famous and oldest (3.2M Years old) known human skeleton (fossil) - LUCY - is displayed
Mount Entoto
The highest point around Addis Ababa has the perfect look-out place of Addis. Drive up to the Mountain covered by the eucalyptus, Junipers, 'hygienica Abysinica' and many more other types of trees. It is a peaceful and enjoyable landscape over-looking Addis Ababa. It is quite a drive but worth going.
Options
Addis City Tour + Bishoftu Crater Lakes Excursions
Pickup included
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very nice
miguelrR8255RT,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of Addis Ababa has been surprising in many ways. All positive thanks. Gashaw our guide, who took pains so be it. His knowledge of many aspects, his patience in listening and his very focused contribution in responding were very good. In addition we were surprised to find a modern city in many ways.
Perfect day!
Andrea S,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the perfect combo of seeing a few key sites in the city, as well as leaving the city to see the gorgeous land and farmscapes en route to the crater lakes. Gashaw was super knowledgeable and shared so much interesting history without ever being boring! He was very flexible and accommodating and changed up the lunch option to a more local experience. I booked the night before and was a great day overall!
We saw and did a LOT, without being run ragged. Highly recommended tour!
seattlecoffeequeen,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous three days we spent in Ethiopia. We decided to stretch our 4 hour layover into three days, as we had never been to Ethiopia and we had the extra time. Definitely worth it, and we were so pleased with the personalized tour offered by Aspire Ethiopia Tours that we plan to go back next year and explore more of the country. Our guide Gashaw was very amicable and knowledgeable. We liked that he gave us options for different experiences based on our conversations, tailoring the our short time there to activities we preferred. We would definitely recommend this tour and Gashaw!
A perfect ending to a perfect trip!
michaelkL9023ZP,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a long trip in Kenya and Madagascar and decided to end with a 5 day visit to Ethiopia. My wife found Aspire Ethiopia Tours on line and we booked a trip for our entire stay. Gashaw, our driver/guide was amazing. His knowledge of the flora, fauna, history, culture as well as English was excellent. We toured Addis Ababa including a club near our hotel with folk music and dances as well as amazing food. We did an overnight trip up the Rift Valley and stayed at a hotel on a lake which included Weaver birds building nests outside our room. We ended our trip at the African Jazz Village for some jazz and then were taken to the airport for our 12:45 AM departure. As I told Gashaw, I don’t know the trip could have been better! I highly recommend Aspire. We plan on returning to visit more cultural sites Gashaw told us about and will definitely use Aspire. It was a fantastic ending to an incredible trip.
Best Tour Company in Ethiopia
TanyKigany K,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was in Addis for 3 days and I had 3 separate tours, so believe me when I say that Aspire Ethiopia has the best guiding service. I booked a tour to the Crater Lakes in Bishoftu that included a city tour before hand. My guide now friend Gashaw was so knowledgeable in the history of the city. He was very amiable and easy going. I had the best time and would 💯 recommend this tour company.
Great day on the lake!
chaoyuelai,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my second time taking a tour from Gashaw because I had such a good time the first time. We had a great time this time around too! The Addis Ababa tour featured museum visits to see Lucy, the first human, and learning about Ethiopian history, and the day ended with a really fun tradition dance show. The visit to the crater lakes in Bishoftu was peaceful and pleasant. We took a short boat ride in Lake Babugaya, that was beautiful and enjoyable. Thank you so much again for an amazing experience, Gashaw!
Great way to explore Ethiopia if you only have 2 days.
ilant2019,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide and driver. Good communication and always on time. Varied interests and activities. Memorable and always good time! Happy we did it.
Fabulous Tour of Three Lakes Outside of Addis Ababa
Terry 60202,
Aug 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour of three lakes—Debreziet, Hora and Bishoftu—was our second tour with Gashaw. I cannot say enough about how knowledgeable he is about Ethiopian history and culture, how fluent his English is and how thoughtful he is about taking memorable photos and being attuned to our pace. At our first stop at Lake Debreziet, we had traditional coffee and Gashaw was meticulous about taking us to all the best vantage points of the lake and explaining the origins of the crater lakes. At Lake Hora, we learned that the lake was used by the Oromo for spiritually cleansing rituals. Gashaw was very patient when one of us wanted to listen to the chanting at a nearby church. The last lake resort at Bishoftu had beautiful grounds that had a traditional feel. Gashaw’s plans included a terrific kayaking experience and a buffet lunch which was well worth the additional cost. We highly recommend this tour and have experienced Gashaw as an exemplary and delightful guide.
Best tour guide in Addis Adaba is Gashan
565hildurk,
Jul 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did two day tours with Gashan (Bishoftu and Addis), and what amazing two days I had! I was amazed by Ethiopia. Ethiopia is authentic. In two days I felt I was able to see a lot in a short amount of time. I would definitely recommend to book Gashan as your guide. As a solo female European traveller I felt safe and respected all the time. Wish you all the best Gashan! Gashan knows a lot, and his English is good.
Great tour!
MavourneenS3,
May 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and knowledgeable guide! Excellent historical insights. Safe driving. Responsive to what I wanted to see.
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