Private Tour
Day Trip to Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience Ethiopia’s magnificent rock-hewn churches on this all-day excursion. After a convenient airport pickup, explore the extraordinary structures carved into the Lasta Mountains centuries ago. Marvel at their impressive architecture, visit 11 churches including the important pilgrimage site of Bete Medhane Alem, and learn about the fascinating history of this UNESCO-designated site.
We meet and pick up all travlers at the airport but the fee for transportation is not included.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Explore the extraordinary rock-cut churches of Ethiopia on an all-day tour Learn about Ethiopian history and culture at the churches of Lalibela Visit Bete Medhani Alem, Bete Mariam, Bete Meskel, and other sites and also different wonder the different species of birds.
What‘s Included
We pick up guests at Airport but we will not pay for the shuttle!!
Lunch
Pickup points
Lalibela Airport
Lalibela Ethiopia
Options
Day Trip to Rock Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Pickup included
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very helpful and informative guide
Hsuan lo s,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maereg was great. On top of the informative Lalibela churches tour he gave, he also helped me with so many other things - when my other tour in the region informed me of the last minutes changes, he helped me navigate the issues; he also helped me get cash from the bank and SIM card for internet - all done in an extremely efficient but not hasty manner. He was also a great photographer! Maereg was not only doing tours in Lalibela but also around the country, which makes him the go to person for many other trip suggestions and great learnings!
Incredible tour!
491redaj,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour with Maereg (guide) and Getachew (driver). Both were highly professional and I felt safe throughout my entire trip. The churches were beautiful and a must see!
An Amazing Experience from Start to Finish
sumireh2017,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved everything about this experience! From start to finish, it was perfectly organized and exceeded all our expectations. Maereg is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, efficient, and straight to the point. He explained everything so clearly, and we learned so much throughout the tour. You can really feel his passion and expertise. Everything went smoothly, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. It was truly one of the best tours we’ve ever had. We highly, highly recommended!
Great trip 3N 4D to see Addis, Gondar and Lalibela
678sameerg,,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with Extraordinary tours - Abayu , Girum and Maereg covering AddisAbaba , Gondar and Lalibela. Very informative and detailed . Accomodation , Meals and Transportation were also well taken care of. They are always available on watsapp and accompany you everywhere on the tour
Great guide in Lalibela
FTSTampaFL,,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent one day tour of the churches of Lalibela, which I did as a one day side trip from Addis Ababa. Maereg picked me up at the airport in the late morning, drove me to my hotel and we began seeing the churches in the afternoon. We saw the second set the next morning and then he returned me to the airport. Maereg was a fabulous guide- he's trained at the Addis Ababa travel University and has clearly refined and developed his presentation. He tailors it very well to the individual. I don't usually like tours because they're a little bit overly detailed but he instead gave me a very good overview, including appropriate culture,relevant modern history and a real locals grasp on the town and these marvelous churches. Fair amount of reasonable grade climbing but lots of stairs and ledges to climb over. You should not miss seeing this world heritage heritage site if you come to the area... Churches remind me of the Great Indian site of Ellora This tour has my highest recommendation,
The eighth wonder of the world
AbdulmajeedA119,,Nov 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend this tour to see the 11 rock hewn churches. Learn about the history of ancient Lalbella, as its construction dates back to the seventh century
The eight miracles of the world
Abdulmajeed A,,Nov 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a amazing tour of one of the most beautiful historical and religious areas in the world The tour guide was knowledgeable about the history of the region
Ethiopia is no longer a secret to me
asiaticus7,,Jun 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What I remember most about my guide Maereg was his diligent service, promptness, efficient time-management, and impressive knowledge of Ethiopia - the ancient and the new. During the trip, Maereg made sure that I felt at ease, safe and secure as a female traveler. And that meant a lot. For eight days Maereg got to know me and I got to experience the wonders of Ethiopia. Firstly, the capital, Addis Ababa, the highest elevation of a city in Africa, which was more like a state than a city, boasted national/ state museums, cultural centers, numerous universities/ UNESCO World Heritage Sites, churches, cathedrals, cafés (the origin of coffee began here in Ethiopia), memorials, financial, telecommunications, infrastructures, shop centers, outdoor markets, etc.,. Then there was the massive rock-hewn monolith churches of Lalibela, (woa!) which is home to the oldest Christian communities in the world (as well as for Maereg, his lovely wife, and adorable children who were kind enough to have invited us to their home to meet the family & served us a delicious authentic Ethiopian dinner complimented with Honey wine). Also, Lalibela is known as Ethiopia's "New Jerusalem" because it holds religious importance and the opportunity to pilgrimage for there Orthodox Christians. And lastly, Gondar, once the capital of the former Ethiopian Empire, showcased palaces, castles, churches, fortified walls, built by each royal successor beginning the 17th century and has been called the "Camelot of Africa," idealized as in a place of high-level culture with a purpose/ belief of what community with a shared purpose can achieve. Since returning home, the trip to Ethiopia has stayed with me like a hum, tune or song which reminded me that for eight days I was in paradise. I hope to carry this happiness in me forward until I can get back to that happy place, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 . Thanks, Maereg for all that you did to make this experience possible. Sincerely, Romanáh H-B
Unforgettable experience
magdalena m,,May 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was definitely an unforgettable experience as those churches are so unique. My tour was well organized, my guide was very knowledgeable and I felt taken care of. Highly recommend
Awesome trip
tracybP299VJ,,May 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was amazing. We had a knowledgeable tour guide who was also very patient and attentive to the needs of the group. I would love to do this again
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