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Addis Ababa by Day & Night: Food & Nightlife Tour

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Discover the best of Addis Ababa on this immersive 1-day tour! Explore iconic historic sites, savor authentic Ethiopian dishes and coffee, and experience vibrant local music and nightlife. A perfect blend of culture and fun!

Provided by Hari Man

5 hours

8:30 AM

5 hours

8:30 AM

From €0 Tip based

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Night Life in Addis Ababa Free Tour

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Experience Addis Ababa’s nightlife on this Free Tour! Discover the city that never sleeps with Ethiopian jazz, live bands, and iconic venues like African Jazz Village, where legend Mulatu Astatke often performs.

Provided by Ecoethiopian

6 hours

6:00 PM

6 hours

6:00 PM

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Merkato Market Free Walking Tour

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Discover the energy of Addis Ababa on a free walking tour through Merkato! Explore Africa’s largest open-air market, smell exotic spices, and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony with friendly local guides.

Provided by REMEDAN

1h 30min

9:00 AM

1h 30min

9:00 AM

From €0 Tip based

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Holy Trinity Cathedral: Royal History & Resting Place of Legends

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Discover Ethiopia’s rich royal legacy on an inspiring cathedral tour! Explore Holy Trinity’s breathtaking architecture, rich Orthodox traditions, and final resting places of legendary emperors and icons.

Provided by Yoseph Hilufe

2 hours

2:00 PM, 5:00 PM

2 hours

2:00 PM, 5:00 PM

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Addis Ababa at a Glance

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Discover Addis Ababa on a free tour. Visit the National Museum, home of Lucy—the world’s oldest human fossil—enjoy panoramic views from Entoto Mountain, and explore Mercato, Africa’s largest open-air market, bursting with color and local life.

Provided by Sisay Genzeb

6h 30min

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM

6h 30min

9:00 AM, 10:00 AM

From €55.00

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Explore the Ancient Churches of Lalibela

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Join us to discover the awe-inspiring rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore these 12th-century wonders, revered by Coptic Christians and known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Unveil the secrets of ancient Ethiopia

Provided by Tsehaynew

9 hours

8:00 AM, 9:00 AM

9 hours

8:00 AM, 9:00 AM

From €250.00

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Addis Ababa Stopover Tour: Make Every Hour Count

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Maximize your Addis Ababa stopover! This guided tour blends history and culture, from the famous Lucy fossil to the Trinity Cathedral. Take in stunning views from Mount Entoto and enjoy authentic local flavors.

Provided by Tewodros Demessie

4h 30min

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

4h 30min

9:00 AM, 1:30 PM

From €65.00

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From Bean to Cup: The Ethiopian Coffee Tour

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Taste the roots of coffee in Ethiopia! This immersive tour traces the beans' journey from ancient discovery to global fame. Experience the rich aromas and culture of the world's favorite drink where it all began.

Provided by Tewodros Demessie

2 hours

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM

2 hours

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM

From €45.00

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City Tour of Addis Ababa

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Embark on an unforgettable day trip and delve into the vibrant spirit of Addis Ababa. Discover the captivating culture, storied history, and tantalizing flavors of Ethiopia's dynamic capital

Provided by Mulugeta Ababu

10 hours

8:00 AM

10 hours

8:00 AM

From €250.00

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Day Tour to Debrelibanos, Blunile Gorge & Portuguese Bridge

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Discover the soul of Debre Libanos on this scenic tour from Addis Ababa. Marvel at the Blue Nile Gorge, spotting Gelada baboons and rare birds near the Portuguese Bridge. A breathtaking journey through Ethiopia’s history and wild beauty!

Provided by Kenaw

8 hours

7:00 AM, 7:30 AM +4 More +4 More

8 hours

7:00 AM, 7:30 AM +4 More +4 More

From €149.00

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155 Reviews in Addis Ababa

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

by Zebun Ahmed

(9 reviews)

"Amazing Addis Ababa"

Our tour guide Remeden (Remy)was truly exceptional. He had so much information about all the places he walked us through. I really appreciate his care and attention towards us also. He tried to...

Reviewed on Dec 06, 2025

by Alex Yew

(1 review)

"Great Addis tour with Remy"

My colleague and I had a wonderful tour with Remy in Addis. He was very knowledgeable, passionate about the sights and history and flexible. He really showed us the authentic side of Addis and we...

Reviewed on May 13, 2025

by Hernando

(3 reviews)

"Gran experiencia en Etiopía"

Remy is a great connoisseur of his country, his culture and transmits with a lot of passion. He also gives very good recommendations. He is very punctual and very kind. I recommend him without...

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2019

by Anke Tänzer

(1 review)

"Great intro to Ethiopia"

We did the tour with Remy and were impressed by his motivation and knowledge! This tour is not around the classical tourist sites - which can be visited independently - but much more a deep dive...

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2019

by Leslie Weighill

(1 review)

"Addis is awesome!"

Remy was super friendly and knowledgeable. I was the only one on the tour and he was flexible to change content and direction as the afternoon progressed. I do recommend this tour. It was a great...

Reviewed on Aug 05, 2019

by Ruedi

(1 review)

"Great free walking tour"

Our guide was a cool guy with a big knowledge. He offers a very nice tour and you get a good view over the city.

Reviewed on May 20, 2019

by Gabi

(1 review)

"Great Tour"

We booked the tour 2 weeks ahead and had doubts if this will actually take place. Gladly it worked out great. Our guide was on time and spoke English really well. The tour took us almost 6 hours...

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2018

by Masego Motswasele

(2 reviews)

"Excellent"

When we arrived at the MOE we found Remedan waiting for us. The tour was beautifully carried out. He has so much information about the history of Ethiopia and Addis. We enjoyed the tour and he...

Reviewed on Nov 09, 2018

by Lyn Bouvier

(1 review)

"Addis Ababa city walking tour with Remedan"

We had a wonderful walking tour with Remedan. He have us a detailed and clear rundown on Ethiopian history and then pointed out landmarks as we passed. We experienced so many wonderful things such...

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2018

by Sophie de Chazal

(1 review)

"did not attend"

I actually ended up not attending, but was not able to cancel my booking through the freetour.com platform. apologies!

Reviewed on Oct 07, 2018

by Natasha Moody

(1 review)

"Perfect first day in Addis"

I was in Addis Ababa on my own for a few days before I joined a 10 day tour. I like to just wander around when I travel but being in an unknown city and having no clue where to start I contacted...

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2018

by ROGER PLANA MALLORQUI

(1 review)

"AMAZING TOUR! GREAT LOCAL INSIGHT!"

My wife and I took the walking tour with REMEDAN. Since it was just the two of us, he customized 100% according to our interests. We visited all major sites in the city, and even trek to Entoto...

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