Private Tour
Hidden Treasures of Addis Ababa - Food, Culture and History Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore with us the hidden treasures of Addis Ababa, like Bahita Mariam Church with the tomb of Addis Ababa's founders or the hustle and bustle of Africa's biggest open-air market. Let us say a greeting to our grandmother Lucy at the National Museum and take a break at Zoma museum with its permaculture garden and artistic clay-clad houses. Take part in a cooking and tasting session of traditional Ethiopian food and continue this fragrance and taste experience with a traditional coffee ceremony. Finally come with us to Mount Entoto at the entrance of Addis Ababa and explore with us the history of Ethiopia's capital. From here you will also enjoy the beautiful sunset over the skyline of Addis Ababa. This unique adventure is suitable for all types and ages of travelers. We will pick you from your hotel, or any place you prefer, and drop you again there after a day packed with cultural experiences, insider knowledge, and memorable encounters with local traditions.
Additional Info
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‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Souvenirs and personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Mercato Market
Mercator is the biggest open air market in Africa, crowded and vivid, full of merchants and customers. You will not only see traditional basketry, pottery and livestock to be sold here, but also the recycling market, where different items are made from waste.
Zoma Museum
We will have lunch at Zoma museum, taking a rest from the loud and crowded city in the peaceful permaculture garden of the museum. False banana trees and different herbs together with a small urban farm give an impression of Ethiopian urban agriculture. Here we will also see how traditional Ethiopian food is prepared and get a chance to try it afterwards. More scents and tastes are touched with the following Ethiopian coffee ceremony, where coffee is roasted and prepared, while incense is burned on a traditional charcoal stove.
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Hidden Treasures of Addis Ababa - Food, Culture and History Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent day tour of Addis
1973acp,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arrived off the plane and was collected from my hotel for a Hidden Treasures experience. From the start, my guide Biruk, was magnificent. He wanted to check with me the timings and order of the day, and asked if this was all good. I asked if we could swap in something as an alternative for the Zoma Museum and we did so. Biruk had clear passion and pride on the places we visited. His efforts to give me a really insightful and detailed account of the culture and history was a pleasure. I recommend this company fully for your chosen day trip. Our itinerary was: Bata Mariam Church Mercato Market Mount Entoto Coffee ceremony National Museum Ethiopia Coffee Football match What ever you chose to do, use these guys to do it, I had a great day.
Special care taken for me, great information about the sites and city. Wonderful experience, handled food, water, great
David M,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience, they knew the sites, they were very informative about historical details, and gave me a wonderful time
Perfect layover tour to discover history, food and culture
Victoria K,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I only had a one-day layover in Addis Ababa and wanted to discover Ethiopian food, history and culture - this was the perfect tour! As a solo traveller, a tour made it safer and easier to get around in a short period of time. My driver, Miki, and guide, Biruk, were excellent, showing me sights in and around the city. I got to experience the bustling market, visit the museum, see the city from the mountains, and visit a church. My highlight was going up to a local family's home in the hills and making my own injera, then washing it down with a traditional Ethiopian coffee. While I only had a short time in Addis Ababa, I was able to have many unique experiences outside of the usual tourist sightseeing route. Also, Biruk is an excellent photographer - I have so many great photos from my tour! Overall, I'd highly recommend this tour if you're passing through Addis Ababa and want a unique taste of Ethiopian culture.
Excellent Layover Tour - Coffee, Food, and a taste of the city
thehiddenjewells,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience with this tour company. Biruk, our guide, was very accommodating to our schedule and what we wanted to see, and created a top notch experience. We had a layover at Addis Ababa for about 7 hours, and wanted to use the opportunity for a (quick) journey out of the airport. Our focus was seeing the city, getting to walk around the massive outdoor market, and experiencing a proper Ethiopian coffee ceremony and meal. Check, check, and double check! We were in communication prior to landing around what we would work into the amount of time we had. They picked us up in a nice, new electric car at the airport, and we began our journey around town. The tour concluded with an authentic coffee ceremony and lunch, where we got to sample local foods as well as watch our coffee start from fresh beans, get roasted in front of us, ground (we helped!), and served. It was a blast, and everyone we spoke with was so warm and welcoming. I would highly recommend Biruk and this company for tours/day trips, and they were great an accommodating for a layover tour–getting us back to the airport not too early, but with enough time that we didn't need to be rushed. If/when we find ourselves in Ethiopia again, we'll see them again!
A wanderfull tour in addis ababa
GrandTour26088090171,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wanderfull time in addis ababa, thanks to the tour- guided by biruk. The tour was very much fun and enjoyable and we learned alot. Thanks !!!
Memorable insightful tour with great guide
Andyrg13,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly memorable experience. Anteneh our guide ensured we saw the main sights in a way that suited us and we particularly wanted to see. The tour was seamless, including a coffee ceremony and lunch with an Ethiopian family. Truly memorable. Made all the better by Anteneh's knowledge, attention to safety and knowing exactly where to go see the best sights. Highly recommend.
Perfect layover tour to discover history, food and culture
victoriakO4806NS,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I only had a one-day layover in Addis Ababa and wanted to discover Ethiopian food, history and culture - this was the perfect tour! As a solo traveller, a tour made it safer and easier to get around in a short period of time. My driver, Miki, and guide, Biruk, were excellent, showing me sights in and around the city. I got to experience the bustling market, visit the museum, see the city from the mountains, and visit a church. My highlight was going up to a local family's home in the hills and making my own injera, then washing it down with a traditional Ethiopian coffee. While I only had a short time in Addis Ababa, I was able to have many unique experiences outside of the usual tourist sightseeing route. Also, Biruk is an excellent photographer - I have so many great photos from my tour! Overall, I'd highly recommend this tour if you're passing through Addis Ababa and want a unique taste of Ethiopian culture.
Best tour guide to Addis
Asaf T,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a few hours in Addis Ababa and we visited the city with Anteneh. The tour was amazing! Everything was on time, we saw some great sights and met very interesting people in Addis. It was well organized and Anteneh made our stay very enjoyable. If you look for a great guide to the city - Anteneh is your man.
Right person to show you about Ethiopia
Venture41548639471,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really got wonderful days in Ethiopia.. I felt like home and got real friends Anteneh was the right person as guide and leader .. We felt very safe with him .. He helped us alot Deals in time Very knowledgeable guide Very friendly And know what we want Highly recommend
The Perfect Tour in Addis
Paradise27139856437,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I used this tour company when i was in Addis Ababa, they are very experienced tour in Ethiopia. My tour guide is very nice and very professional, he showed me around and made sure i had an enjoyable experience of the local food, culture and everything in Addis. If you have short time or long time visit in Addis Ababa, i would recommend this tour very much. Thank you
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