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15 Full-Day Tours in Ethiopia Worth Booking

24 tours  ·  from $60

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 full-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Full Day Tour of Addis Ababa with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off - Monuments that explain modern Ethiopia
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Full Day Tour of Addis Ababa with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

1.Full Day Tour of Addis Ababa with Hotel Pickup and Drop-off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · from $69Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours seeing Addis Ababa with hotel or airport pickup, a driver-guide, and a shared air-conditioned minivan. Visit Lucy at the National Museum, explore Mercato, climb Mount Entoto, eat at historic Taitu Hotel, and see St. George’s Cathedral. Guides such as Luel and Desale are available depending on the departure.

“Great tour, Leul was a fantastic guide. The market experince was unmatched. Would recommend if you want to gain an insight to the history of Addis”

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Full Day Private City Tour Of Addis Ababa - Entoto Hill and the cooler air above the capital
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Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa

2.Full-Day Private City Tour of Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews

Spend 7 to 9 hours exploring Addis Ababa with a private guide such as Biruk, Henok, or Abenezer. Visit churches, museums, Mercato, and Mount Entoto, then share a home-cooked meal and Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Airport pickup, private transport, snacks, and bottled water are included.

“Outstanding tour, both the guide (Biruk) and the driver(forgotten his name) were friendly, knowledgeable and flexible. They allowed us to prioritise what we wanted to see and gave us the time and space to investigate things for ourselves. It is the best way to get around and see Addis Ababa and allows you to enjoy some of the chaos rather than be overwhelmed by it.”

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Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off - Two hours with Lucy at the National Museum
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Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off.

3.Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $99

Spend up to a full day exploring Addis Ababa with a private guide and driver. Visit the National Museum and Lucy, historic churches, memorials, Sholla Market, and Entoto Natural Park. Guides including Eshetu, Reta, and Kagne can adjust the route, with coffee and hotel or airport transfer included.

“Tour Guide Eshetu , the best tour guide in ethiopia , thank you for services, was wonderfull time. Highly recommended tour Rotate Ethiopia Tours, team reta, kenaw, eshetu, best guide.”

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Best of Addis Ababa- (full day) - Meeting Lucy at the National Museum
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Best of Addis Ababa- (full day)

4.Best of Addis Ababa- (full day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $78

Spend six hours exploring Addis Ababa with a small group and an English-speaking guide such as Gashaw or Sisay. Visit Lucy at the National Museum, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Mount Entoto, and Mercato. Pickup, bottled water, hot drinks, admission, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“After 10 days in the villages with my fellow friends doing some missionary work, it was time for me to fly back home. One day was too much doing nothing so I booked a tour which ended up an experience of a lifetime. Thank you Gashaw for sRead more”

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Full Day Addis Abeba City Tour - Ethiopian archaeology, art, and Lucy
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Full Day Addis Abeba City Tour

5.Full Day Addis Abeba City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $110

Spend a full day exploring Addis Ababa in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. See Lucy and Ethiopian archaeology, climb Mount Entoto for city views, browse Mercato, taste coffee at Tomoca, and visit Holy Trinity Cathedral. Entrance fees, water, coffee or tea, and a professional guide are included.

“Fantastic tour! Very flexible in letting us choose where we went and the duration. Very very informative & knowledgeable. Do yourself a favour and book your tour with these guys, you won't be disappointed.”

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Full Day Private City Tour Of Addis Ababa - Entoto Hill and the cooler air above the capital
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Full Day Private City Tour Of Addis Ababa

6.Full Day Private City Tour Of Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $99

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Addis Ababa with a private guide and chauffeur. Visit Addis Ababa Museum, Entoto Hill, the Ethnological Museum, Mercato, St. George’s Cathedral, and Tiglachin Memorial. Ask for guide Fitsum Kibreab if available, especially when using the tour during a long layover.

“We unexpectedly had a long layover and called this company they sent a local guide Fitsum Kibreab who I would def ask for once you get booked. Fitsum took us all over the city and we enjoyed the coffee, museum, local history. Everywhere we went we felt very safe! The Read more”

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Full Day Group City Tour of Addis Ababa - Meeting Lucy at the National Museum
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Full Day Group City Tour of Addis Ababa

7.Full Day Group City Tour of Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $80

Spend 6 to 8 hours touring Addis Ababa with a professional guide and driver, visiting Lucy at the National Museum, Mount Entoto, Mercato, St. George’s Cathedral, and the Ethnological Museum. The small group is limited to eight, with hotel pickup, transport, water, coffee or tea, and entrance fees included.

“Bahaki was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw great views of the city and visited some of the local attractions. The vegan buffet lunch featuring local cuisine was a highlight, as was the local market. A definite must when in Addis.”

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Full-Day City Tour of Addis Ababa - Lucy turns the National Museum into a must-see stop
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Full-Day City Tour of Addis Ababa

8.Full-Day City Tour of Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $90

Endy Tours Ethiopia takes you through Addis Ababa in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup, a visit to Lucy at the National Museum, Mount Entoto views, Haile Selassie’s tomb, Mercato, and Meskel Square. Endy may adjust the day around museum closures or special interests.

“Good day tour of Addis Ababa to see the main highlights of the city. Especially enjoyed Mount Entoto. Unfortunately the National Museum of Ethiopia was closed, so we headed to the Ethnological Museum instead, which was interesting to seRead more”

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Wenchi Crater Lake Full-Day Trip from Addis Ababa

9.Wenchi Crater Lake Full-Day Trip from Addis Ababa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $109

Travel 155 km west of Addis Ababa to Wenchi Crater Lake, an extinct volcano at about 3,000 meters. With an English-speaking guide such as Abe, you can hike or ride downhill, visit villages and farmland, take a boat, and see hot springs, waterfalls, valleys, and an island monastery.

“Their attention to detail is remarkable. Hotels, guides, transportation – everything was handled seamlessly. I felt safe, informed, and relaxed the entire time.”

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Hidden treasures of Addis Ababa - full day city tour - Saint Bahita Church and the story below ground
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Hidden treasures of Addis Ababa – full day city tour

10.Hidden treasures of Addis Ababa – full day city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $63

Spend a private day with Anteneh of Pure Love Ethiopia visiting Saint Bahita Church, Lucy at the National Museum, and a rooftop view of Merkato. Learn to prepare Ethiopian food at Zoma Museum, eat lunch, join a coffee ceremony, and finish with Addis views from Mount Entoto.

“Very very pleased with the tour. We saw some amazing sights. Our guide, Anteneh, was informative, flexible, helpful, watched out for our safety, friendly: Everything you could wish for. For us, the highlight was Anteneh taking to us to meet a family for a coffee ceremony and lunch. It was excellent value for money. I'd recommend this trip and guide to anyone.”

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Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off - Two hours with Lucy at the National Museum
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Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off

11.Addis Ababa City Tours Full Day With Hotel Pickup And Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $100

Start at 8:30 am with hotel or airport pickup and explore Addis Ababa with a private blue badge guide. Visit the National Museum, see Lucy, pass major monuments, browse Sholla Market, and finish with drop-off at your hotel or airport. Guides include Eshetu and Kenaw.

“Tis always an amazing experience! Every trip with Kenaw is awesome — he's hands down the best tour guide! Whenever I'm in Ethiopia, I always make sure to take a tour with him. It's something I really always look forward to.”

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Addis Ababa: Full-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off - Lucy and the National Museum of Ethiopia
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Addis Ababa: Full-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

12.Full-Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup & Drop-off

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours exploring Addis Ababa with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned minivan. Visit Lucy at the National Museum, learn about Ethiopia’s peoples at the Ethnographic Museum, view the city from Mount Entoto, shop at Merkato, and stop for lunch at a historic local restaurant. Guides such as Addis and Desale are praised for clear storytelling.

“Todo correcto. Tanto el guía como el conductor estupendos”

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Lalibela Full Day Guided Tours With Hotel & Airport Pickup - From Addis Ababa hotel to Lalibela airport
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Lalibela Full Day Guided Tours With Hotel & Airport Pickup

13.Lalibela Full Day Guided Tours With Hotel & Airport Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $245

Fly into Lalibela, meet your driver at the airport, and spend about seven hours exploring its 11 UNESCO-listed rock-hewn churches. Amanuel arranges the service, while guides such as Fikru or Abebe bring the carved sanctuaries and living worship traditions into focus.

“Nothing but praise for my guides and drivers arranged through Aman Ethiopia Tour and Travel. Amanuel arranged a day tour of Addis Ababa followed by a two day trip to Lalibela. The tours exceeded expectations. If your time in Ethiopia is limited, these tours will hit the highlights and not disappoint. Amanuel is very accommodating. I am grateful!”

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Full Day lalībela church's tour - Arriving from Lalibela Airport
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Full Day lalībela church’s tour

14.Full Day lalībela church’s tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $102

Meet your guide at Lalibela Airport, settle into town, then spend eight hours exploring all 11 rock-hewn churches, including cross-shaped Bete Giyorgis. Guides such as Temesgen and Mas have helped past guests with clear English, photography, and flexible pacing. Church fees, flights, meals, and lodging are extra.

“We had a wonderful visit to all eleven rock-hewn churches thanks to Temesgen, a great guide (and also great photographer!) Recommended”

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Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa full day city tour - Meeting Lucy at the National Museum of Ethiopia
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Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa full day city tour

15.Explores the Heart of Addis Ababa full day city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $60Best value

This five-hour Addis Ababa tour pairs Mercato, the National Museum, and Mount Entoto. Your guide, such as Tamrat or Lamesgn, handles the city story while a private driver takes you between stops. Expect Lucy, Menelik II’s palace, Ethiopian coffee, and hotel or airport pickup.

“Great short day trip across Addis. Tour was informative and fun thanks to Tamrat (guide) and Asrat (driver). Highly recommended.”

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Explore Ethiopia

Pick a highland town, a church cut out of rock, or a kitchen.

The rock churches

Lalibela ChurchesTigray Cliff ChurchesThe Historic RouteHistorical Days

The far country

The DanakilThe Omo ValleySimien TrekkingBale MountainsAwash National Park

At the table

Coffee CeremoniesCooking ClassesMarket MorningsFood and DrinkMerkato Shopping

Days out of Addis

Debre LibanosMelka Kunture and TiyaWenchi Crater LakeMenagesha ForestMuseums