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Addis Ababa Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
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Addis Ababa
2 hrs 20 mins
Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance
Experience the vibrant spirit of Ethiopia with the Yod Abyssinia Cultural Feast & Rhythm Show. Enjoy a delectable traditional dinner while being entertained by captivating music and dance performance.
Yod Abyssinia Cultural Night: Dinner, Music, and Dance
FROM$45/ per person
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Mike T.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Addis Ababa
7 days
Combined tours to Harar & Omo valley
This trip covers history, Islamic religion and culture of Omo valley tribes. The history of Harar is mainly shrouded with legends and tradations told by its local inhabitants, especially the period on which Harar estabilished is still unclear. But according to a 14 th C manuscrip, the history Harar begun in the 12th C because of its oledest mosque built in that period. Harar, by Ethiopian Muslims considered to be as one of the hoilest cities in the world next to Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem.
Combined tours to Harar & Omo valley
FROM$2,900/ per person
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Beyene A.
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Addis Ababa
9 days
Adventure trip to Surma/Suri people
This adventure tour takes you to some of the green and lush routes of Western Ethiopia where coffee originated. The journey also get you acquainted with the tribe of Surma/Suri, who are culturally so vibrat and untouched by many travelers due to their location. Compared with thos ethinic groups in lower Omo valley, the Suri people are more indignious and are still intact with their own rituals and way of life. Men are doing stick fighting contest with one snother when they are about to marry.
Adventure trip to Surma/Suri people
FROM$3,883/ per person
Beyene A.
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Addis Ababa
13 days
Combined tours to Historical route, Harar & Omo tribes
This itinerary covers history in the north including ancient churches & monastries, IIslamic religion in the east & culture of Omo valley tribes in the south. The northern route tiuches:- Lake Tana monastries, 17th century medieval history of Gondar, Scenery of Simen mountains NP & the 12th C rock hewn churches of Lalibella. While to the east is the history of Harar & iits Muslim inhabitants. The southern part of Ethiopia is characterized by culture of diversified ethinic groups.
Combined tours to Historical route, Harar & Omo tribes
FROM$2,732/ per person
Beyene A.
Addis Ababa Day Trip Tours
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Addis Ababa
8 hrs 30 mins
Day trip to Adadimariam church and Tiya cemetery field
This is a day trip to the rock hewn church of Adadimariam and Tiya cemetery field located about 66ks and 90ks respectively from Addis Ababa. On this tour, tourists can have an experience about Ethiopian rock hewn churches, especially those people who have no a chance to see Lalibela rock hewn churches. At the the same time you will have the opportunity to feel ancient burial places marked by rock pillars.
Day trip to Adadimariam church and Tiya cemetery field
FROM$245/ per person
Beyene A.
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Addis Ababa
9 hrs 30 mins
Excursion to Debrelibanos monastry
This is a day trip to Debre Libanos monastery founded in the 14th C by a holy man named St. Tekle Hayimanot. The monastery is belongs to Ethiopian Orthodox church and is the main pilgrimage site in the country. Tourists can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jema river gorge, the endemic Gelada baboons and the 16th c Portuguese bridge built on a small river to connect Addisb Ababa with the other side of the nearby regions.
Excursion to Debrelibanos monastry
FROM$250/ per person
Beyene A.
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Addis Ababa
9 hrs 40 mins
Day trip to debrelibanos monastery
A visit to Debre Libanos and Ras Darge's bridge is a popular day trip out of Addis. Debrelibanos is 105km away from Addis Ababa. The monastery is founded in the 12th century by an Ethiopian saint named abune teklehaymanot. On this day trip possible to visit one of the oldest bridges in the country named the Portuguese bridge.
Day trip to debrelibanos monastery
FROM$220/ per person
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Mehammed Y.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
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Addis Ababa
11 hours
A Day Trip to Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge
Drive north from Addis Ababa (about 100km) to the Debre Libanos Monastery. This monastery was founded in the 13th century by St. Tekle Haimanot, who, according to legend, prayed for 7 years straight standing on one leg until the other leg fell off. Nearby the monastery is the Portuguese Bridge, which was the first bridge in Ethiopia. Around this area, you will hopefully see some endemic gelada baboons. Short hikes are available in the area, with stunning views of the Jemma Valley.
A Day Trip to Debre Libanos Monastery and Portuguese Bridge
FROM$200/ per person
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Demeke G.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Addis Ababa Nature & Outdoor Tours
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Addis Ababa
12 hours
Full day trip to Wenchi Lake
Wenchi Lake is a beautiful volcanic crater lake that is famed as “Africa Switzerland”, it is also home to natural forests, hot springs, and waterfalls, as well as a traditional village. there are two roads to get to Wenchi from Addis Ababa, Via Weliso and Via Ambo. Wenchi lake is located 155 km from Addis Ababa. 38 Km from Woliso or 28 KM from Ambo Total distance is similar either way.
Full day trip to Wenchi Lake
FROM$170/ per person
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Manuela B.
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Addis Ababa
8 days
8 Days tour to omo valley
Omo valley is the largest Ethiopian river outside Nile and one of the most fascinating regions in Ethiopia. The valley is mostly a dry savanna expense fed by Oromo river, one of their most important resources. There are hundreds of small tribal villages pepper the landscape, each of them with its own unique customs and languages.
8 Days tour to omo valley
FROM$1,900/ per person
Manuela B.
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Addis Ababa
3 days
3 Days tour to Lalibela
Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of northern Ethiopia named after a 12th century king of Ethiopia, who built the church by himself from just curving one big rock. The subterranean monoliths include bete medhanialem and cross shaped bete Giyorgis.
3 Days tour to Lalibela
FROM$900/ per person
Manuela B.
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Addis Ababa
3 days
3 days tour to Harar city
Harar city is eastern Ethiopia surrounded by old defensive wall that has several large gates for centuries. The city is known for its maze-like alleys and traditional houses. A replica house features at the Harar community museum, Harar is a holy Islamic city with many mosques, including the grand Jami Mosque with its tall white minarets. The city is also known for its adaptable and friendly hyenas.
3 days tour to Harar city
FROM$1,100/ per person
Manuela B.
Addis Ababa Unique Experience Tours
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Addis Ababa
10 days
Once-in-a-lifetime cultural and travel experience tour
Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic nations with diversified cultural mosaics. One of the most important locations for these tribal cultural experience is the lower Omo Valley of Southern Ethiopia which is home to an astonishing mix of small, contrasting 16 different ethnic groups such as the Gangatom/Nyangatom, the Karo/Kara, the Dassench/Dassanach the Bodi, the Mursi, the Suri/Surma, the Arbore, and the Hamer/Hamar tribe's. They offer the opportunity to authentic cultural experience.
Once-in-a-lifetime cultural and travel experience tour
FROM$2,500/ per person
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Amanuel C.
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Addis Ababa
10 days
Trekking in Simen mountains NP.
The Simien Mountains NP in Northern Ethiopia is ewuiped with diverse faunal & floral distribution as well as exceptionnal landscape. This became an appropriate habitat for different species of wildlife: such as the endemic Walya Ibex, Ethiopian wolf, Gelada Baboons & Meniliks bush including several birds of prey like Lammergeyer, Ruppel's voltures and etc. In addition, the human population living in the area with harsh climate and scarce natural resources make visitors to have life time memorie
Trekking in Simen mountains NP.
FROM$2,840/ per person
Beyene A.
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Addis Ababa
4 days
Adventure trip to Danakil Depression and Ert'ale
This trip is going on through a unique geological places where ancient lava fields stretching out for many kilo meters with a depth of 5 kms in some places are still be seen. Most importantly, it is a region that the major paleontological sites where Lucy an oldest hominid fossil (3.2mya) and many others are discovered. Besides, the Danakil Depression and Ertale which of course both are so unique and exceptional that one should see for life time experiences.
Adventure trip to Danakil Depression and Ert'ale
FROM$3,800/ per person
Beyene A.
Addis Ababa Highlights Tours
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Addis Ababa
8 days
Omo Valley Tours From Addis Ababa
The Lower Omo Valley is one of the most fascinating regions in Ethiopia, and even the African continent, thanks to the cultural diversity of over a dozen tribes that coexist with varying degrees of peace. The valley is mostly a dry savanna expanse fed by the Omo River –one of their most important resources. Along the river and throughout the valley region, hundreds of small tribal villages pepper the landscape, each of them with its unique customs and even its own language.
Omo Valley Tours From Addis Ababa
FROM$2,800/ per person
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Mamaru E.
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Addis Ababa
8 hours
Full day Addis Ababa city Tour
Explore Addis Ababa with a local tour guide. Sightseeing its cultural & historical attractions, taste Ethiopian food & coffee from its origin, driving modern car while observing the cites neighborhood , walking over selected parts of the Capital and visiting pottery center.
Full day Addis Ababa city Tour
FROM$220/ per group
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Biruk Z.
Addis Ababa Off the Beaten Path Tours
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Addis Ababa Tour Reviews
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Andrew C.
5 / 5
Sep 27, 2025
“Short tour of Addis Ababa”
I was looking for a compact tour of Addis Ababa. This was perfect - accommodated my desired departure time, was very pleasant and knowledge. Just the right level of detail for me. Also offered to help with dinner reservations etc. Would definitely recommend!
Demeke G.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that the tour met your expectations and that the timing, level of detail, and overall experience worked well for you. It was a pleasure showing you around Addis Ababa, and I’m always happy to help with anything—from city tours to dinner reservations. Your recommendation means a lot! Safe travels, and I hope to welcome you back sometime in the future.
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強
5 / 5
Dec 12, 2024
“Knowledgeable, Friendly and Passionate ”
It was my first time visiting Addis Ababa. I'm glad Mehammed was our guide. His explanation of Ethiopia's history was well organized and easy to understand even for someone like me who is not a native English speaker. He is proud of his homeland of Ethiopia and his work as a guide. This is important. I would recommend him as a guide to anyone visiting Ethiopi
Mehammed Y.
Thank you so much for traveling with me and for taking time to recommend me.
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