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Addis Ababa Free Tour: Museums, Market & Landmarks

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Join me and discover the vibrant spirit of Addis Ababa! Explore the city’s culture, stories, and hidden gems on a lively walking tour. Uncover its charm, meet locals, and experience the heart of the city firsthand.

Provided by Biniyam

3 hours

9:00 AM

3 hours

9:00 AM

From €0 Tip based

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Night Life

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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Walking Tour

Merkato Market free walking tour

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Discover the pulse of Addis Ababa! Join our free walking tour through Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market. Experience vibrant stalls, smell exotic spices, and enjoy an authentic coffee ceremony with our expert local guides.

Provided by REMEDAN

1h 30min

9:00 AM

1h 30min

9:00 AM

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Day Trips

Blue Nile & Debre Libanos Day Adventure

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Join us on a full-day adventure to Debre Libanos and the Blue Nile Gorge! Discover breathtaking views, meet Gelada monkeys, enjoy local coffee, a traditional dinner, and experience vibrant folk dancing. Unforgettable moments await!

Provided by Omo Valley Experience Tours

8 hours

8:00 AM, 8:15 AM

8 hours

8:00 AM, 8:15 AM

From €140.00

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Private Car

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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Nature Tours

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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Walking Tour

Explore Addis Ababa's Merkato on Foot

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Join me on a walking tour of Addis Ababa! Discover the vibrant Mercato, Africa's largest open-air market, admire historic landmarks like the Lion of Judah and Lagar Train Station, and enjoy authentic local coffee with the locals. Don’t miss out!

Provided by Kenaw

3 hours

8:00 AM, 11:15 AM +2 More +2 More

3 hours

8:00 AM, 11:15 AM +2 More +2 More

From €28.00

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Day Trips

Day Trip: Debre Libanos, Blue Nile Gorge & Bridge

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Join us for a day trip to Debre Libanos, a hidden gem just outside Addis Ababa. Discover sacred history, breathtaking views, and the legacy of Saint Tekle Haymanot in one of Ethiopia’s most important monasteries.

Provided by Njs Tour and Travel

7 hours

8:00 AM, 8:25 AM +2 More +2 More

7 hours

8:00 AM, 8:25 AM +2 More +2 More

From €120.00

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Day Trips

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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Bus Tour

Addis Ababa City Tour Full or Half Day

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Join our new Addis Ababa city tour! Discover the charms of the city in a full or half day. A cultural experience with the Ethiopian coffee ceremony awaits you!

Provided by Sisters Ethiopia Tours

8 hours

8:00 AM, 4:00 PM

8 hours

8:00 AM, 4:00 PM

€230.00

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77 Reviews in Addis Ababa

"Great experience"

Had a wonderful experience with Remy. Highly recommend!

"Informative walk Addis Ababa history & culture"

Remy provided an excellent & insightful historical & cultural walking tour of Addis Ababa... He brings a lot of energy & creativity to the tour & ensures you leave both informed...

"Fantastic Walking Tour with Kenaw!"

Kenaw was an amazing guide, friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Addis Ababa. He was very flexible and tailored the tour to our wishes, showing us both key landmarks and hidden spots,...

"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...

"Excelente tour!"

The tour is very good. Remedan knows a lot of history and is super friendly. The tour serves as an overview of the most important places in Addis Ababa and includes some experiences related to...

"A great, informative walking tour"

Remedan is a tireless, knowledgeable tour guide who will take you around Addis. He knows his history and is happy to share it with his guests. He even helped us with knowledge regarding travel out...

"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...

"An excellent introduction to Addis Ababa"

I joined Remedan for an afternoon tour on my first day in Addis Ababa. Having spent the morning at the Ethnological and National Museums, I was keen to see more of the city itself, particularly...

"The best way to experience Addis!"

Our group joined the free walking tour when we first moved to Addis and it was the perfect way to get to know the city. Remedan organizes an all-around impressive tour - a well-selected itinerary...

"Great tour & great guide"

I loved it! Sympathic indépendant guide very interesting during the tour and helpful for the rest. I recommend.

"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...

"Very informative!"

Great tour with lots of good info, both historical and local knowledge. Stops for honey wine and coffee are nice additions to the traditional walking tour.

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