Top Things to Do in Addis Ababa

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2-Day Private Tour in Addis Ababa: Lucy, Mercato & Debre Libanos
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2-Day Private Tour in Addis Ababa: Lucy, Mercato & Debre Libanos2-day private tour of Addis Ababa with National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Mercato market, and Debre Libanos Monastery. Includes guide, transport and meals.Every day · Pickup optional★ 4.96 (52)2dEN · DE · IT · FR +1✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 221per person
Addis Ababa layover tour: Lucy, markets, coffee ceremony
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Addis Ababa layover tour: Lucy, markets, coffee ceremonyVisit Ethiopia's National Museum to see the Lucy fossil, explore Africa's largest market, and participate in a traditional coffee ceremony in Addis Ababa.Every day · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.94 (50)5hEN · AR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
5-day Lalibela, Axum, Tigray and Danakil tour: See three tectonic plates meet
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5-day Lalibela, Axum, Tigray and Danakil tour: See three tectonic plates meetFive-day guided tour through Ethiopia's rock-hewn churches at Lalibela and Axum, Tigray's painted monasteries.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 4.72 (39)5dEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,000per person
Omo Valley 3-Day Tour: Mursi, Hamer & Karo Tribes from Addis
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Omo Valley 3-Day Tour: Mursi, Hamer & Karo Tribes from AddisExperience Ethiopia’s Omo Valley tribes in 3 days. Visit Jinka, Mursi, Hamer & Karo villages with local guides. Includes flights & transport.Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 4.72 (25)3dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 800per person
Awash National Park Safari: 2-Day Wildlife & Hot Springs from Addis Ababa
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Awash National Park Safari: 2-Day Wildlife & Hot Springs from Addis AbabaTwo-day safari from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park with game drives, wildlife viewing, and hot springs. Includes accommodation, meals, and park entry.Every day · 08:30 · Pickup optional · From age 5★ 4.61 (23)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 400per person
Addis Ababa City Tour with Ethiopian Cooking Class
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Addis Ababa City Tour with Ethiopian Cooking ClassVisit Addis Ababa's Ethnological Museum and Merkato market, then cook three Ethiopian dishes and participate in a coffee ceremony at a local home.Every day · First departure 07:00, last 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 11★ 5.00 (22)1.4dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
3-day Bale Mountains trekking from Addis Ababa: Ethiopian wolf
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3-day Bale Mountains trekking from Addis Ababa: Ethiopian wolfTrek across Bale Mountains' Sanetti Plateau and Harenna Forest with a local guide, tracking Ethiopian wolves and mountain nyala over 3 days from Addis Ababa.Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 4.89 (19)3dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 410per person
Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge Day Trip
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Addis Ababa: Debre Libanos & Blue Nile Gorge Day TripDay trip from Addis Ababa to 13th-century Debre Libanos monastery, Portuguese Bridge and Blue Nile Gorge. Includes guide and lunch. Small group tour.Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.94 (18)1.3dEN · DE · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Adadi Mariam rock church day trip: UNESCO & Rift Valley
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Adadi Mariam rock church day trip: UNESCO & Rift ValleyDrive south from Addis Ababa to the 13th-century rock church of Adadi Mariam, then visit the UNESCO grave site of Tiya and learn to make Ethiopian bread.Every day · 07:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.94 (16)7h–9hEN · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 315per group
Tiya Stelae & Adadi Maryam churches tour from Addis Ababa
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Tiya Stelae & Adadi Maryam churches tour from Addis AbabaDay tour south from Addis Ababa to UNESCO sites: see 32 carved stelae at Tiya and 12th-century rock-hewn churches at Adadi Maryam with a guide, lunch and driver.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6★ 4.87 (15)6h–7hEN · DE · ZH · IT +2✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Menagesha Suba Forest Day Trip: Hike & Bird Watch
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Menagesha Suba Forest Day Trip: Hike & Bird WatchDay trip from Addis Ababa to Menagesha Suba Forest Park with private vehicle, English-speaking guide and hotel or airport pickup.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4★ 4.67 (15)7h–9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Addis Ababa City Tour: Museum & Merkato with Pickup
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Addis Ababa City Tour: Museum & Merkato with PickupFull-day Addis Ababa tour with hotel pickup, visiting the National Museum to see Lucy's remains, Merkato market, and St. George Cathedral.Every day · 08:30 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.73 (15)3h–8hEN · DE · IT · FR +1✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Addis Ababa City Tour: Lucy, Cathedral & Mount Entoto
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Addis Ababa City Tour: Lucy, Cathedral & Mount EntotoSee Lucy's 3.2-million-year-old skeleton at the National Museum, visit Holy Trinity Cathedral where Emperor Haile Selassie is buried.Every day · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (14)6h–8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 97per person
5-Day Lalibela & Danakil Depression Tour: Churches, Volcanoes, Salt Flats
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5-Day Lalibela & Danakil Depression Tour: Churches, Volcanoes, Salt FlatsExplore Ethiopia's Lalibela churches & Danakil Depression on a 5-day tour. Walk ancient sites, see lava lakes, salt caravans & local Afar culture.Every day · 06:00 · Pickup optional · From age 4★ 4.71 (14)5dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,200per person
3-Day Danakil Depression Tour: Dallol & Erta Ale
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3-Day Danakil Depression Tour: Dallol & Erta Ale3-day tour of Ethiopia's Danakil Depression with guide, camping and meals included. Visit the world's only permanent lava lake at Erta Ale.Every day · First departure 08:30, last 12:30 · Pickup optional★ 5.00 (13)3dEN · DE · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 620per person
Debre Libanos Monastery Day Trip: 13th-Century Site & Gorge
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Debre Libanos Monastery Day Trip: 13th-Century Site & GorgeDay trip from Addis Ababa to Debre Libanos Monastery, a 13th-century Orthodox Christian site 105km away.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (13)9h–10hEN · FR✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
2-Day Awash National Park Tour from Addis Ababa
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2-Day Awash National Park Tour from Addis AbabaTwo-day tour from Addis Ababa to Awash National Park with hotel pickup, professional guide and all park entry.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.92 (13)2dEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 400per person
Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour: Entoto to Merkato
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Best of Addis Ababa Guided City Tour: Entoto to MerkatoFive to seven hours exploring Addis Ababa with an English-speaking guide, pickup included: climb Mount Entoto for city views, walk Entoto Maryam Church.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8★ 4.92 (13)5h–7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 103per person
Day trip to Debre Libanos from Addis Ababa: Monastery and gorge
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Day trip to Debre Libanos from Addis Ababa: Monastery and gorgeVisit the 13th-century Debre Libanos Monastery and Blue Nile Gorge on a day trip from Addis Ababa with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide.Next departure: 25 Oct 2027 · Pickup optional · Up to age 59★ 4.92 (12)9hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Wenchi Crater Lake Day Trip: Hike, Boat Ride, Hot Springs
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Wenchi Crater Lake Day Trip: Hike, Boat Ride, Hot SpringsDay trip from Addis Ababa to Wenchi Crater Lake with guide, boat ride on the lake, hot springs visit and hotel pickup included. 155 km west on the Ambo road.Every day · First departure 07:00, last 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 11★ 4.92 (12)9h–10h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
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