Private Tour
Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa
Overview
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This Viator 'Badge of Excellence' award-winning tour is perfect for stopover travelers in Addis Ababa.
With expert local tour guide, customize and enjoy the best first-time visitors’ overview to Addis Ababa.
Explore top things to do in the city with flexible airport pick up and/or hotel drop off.
Use a private air-conditioned vehicle on this door-to-door city tour.
Highlights include:
- Experience Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and learn cooking Ethiopian cuisine
- Savour home cooked meals for lunch at a local family house
- See the fossil remains of Lucy at the National Museum of Ethiopia
- Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral or Saint George Cathedral, Addis Ababa’s most notable religious sites
- Enjoy stunning city views from Mount Entoto
- City sightseeing drive to view notable landmarks
- Visit Merkato Market and Ethnological Museum
- Taste Tej - Ethiopian Honey Wine
Available in English, Spanish, German and French speaking guides, book this tour for a memorable experience in Addis Ababa.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
St. George's Cathedral
Step inside St. George’s Cathedral, one of Addis Ababa’s historical religious sites, built to commemorate Ethiopia's victory over Italians at the Battle of Adwa. On this private guided tour to Addis, examine its stunning octagonal architecture. Inside, admire vivid mosaics and paintings by Afework Tekle. With a professional guide, enjoy exclusive insider access to St. George’s Cathedral Museum.
Lion of Judah
Enjoy a scenic city sightseeing drive through Addis Ababa to see landmarks like the Lion of Judah. Standing as a bronze sentinel, the Lion of Judah Monument captures Ethiopia’s spirit of strength and freedom. Our Full-Day City tour in Addis Ababa offers a unique emotional connection with expert guidance revealing the monument’s deep roots in Ethiopia’s antifascist resistance and cultural heritage.
What‘s Included
Traditional Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Experience
A glass of Tej (Ethiopian Honey Wine), similar to mead. It is the national drink of Ethiopia.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off with private air conditioned vehicle
Professional experienced English speaking tour guide
Home cooked Ethiopian meals
Gratuities
Merkato Market is CLOSED on Sundays. National Museum of Ethiopia is NOT OPEN on MONDAYS.
This is extra payment for entrance fees at Holy Trinity Cathedral (~$12), Saint George Cathedral (~$3), and Ethnological Museum (~$2).
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Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa
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Reviews
181 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An introduction to Addid
1120shelby,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was hoping for an introduction to Addis. The tour led by Biruk exceeded my expectations. I was introduced to Ethiopian society. I was introduced to the Coptic religion. to the evolution of man at the excellent museum and enjoyed a home-cooked meal and coffee in a nearby village. Biruk is a great ambassador for his country.
Very good for one day in addis
K8683WSalexanderc,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good guide. Knowlagable and speaks good english
Amazing day and Thank You Biruk ❤️
nikishaa2026,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was excellent and definitely our favourite day of our week long trip. Our guide Biruk was so warm, funny and by the end of the day he felt like a friend to my husband and I, he was very knowledgeable when at the museum and as we drove around. He even messaged us a few days later to ensure we flew hope safely. I will definitely be returning to Ethiopia and when I do I will ensure I book any experiences with Biruk again ❤️
Very good experience
T56ZMricardoh,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience with Solomon guide and Bekele driver!
Gems of Addis with Biruk!
haskan1983,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with great tour guide, Biruk. We’ve been to all the major highlights of Addis Ababa about 6 hours. Knowledge and good English speaking tour guide!
Wonderful cultural experience in Addis Ababa
Eduardo D,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time getting to know the roots of Addis Ababa. Our guide Biruk was super friendly and knowledgeable about the culture and history of Ethiopia. We really recommend the tour if you want to get in touch with local people
Great tour guide for history and coffee
AlfredoAMS,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very good overview and tour of historical sites in Addis Ababa. I was very lucky to get Abenezer as a guide and discover our shared passion for coffee. This is the great advantage of a private tour which allows for more personalized experience. The guide was knowledgeable about historic sites and events, he was also a local to the city so got great insights plus recommendations after the tour. One of the highlights is the traditional food and being able how the traditional coffee is prepared starting from green beans. All in all a recommendable experience.
It was an authentic...
Anne G,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an authentic experience and we learned so much about Ethiopia's history and culture. We highly recommend it.
Mr Henok is great guy.
Navigator13188833236,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr Henok is great guy, kind and good communicator. God bless him. Contact him for the Addis Ababa city tour, he is great guy i recommend him.
My husband and myself had...
Renee D,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and myself had a longggg layover so we decided this would be a fantastic way to spend the day! We were NOT disappointed! Our guide was VERY knowledgeable, fun and flexible with the schedule! Thank you so much for a fantastic day!
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