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Things to do in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Best Coffee & Tea Tours
Sometimes referred to as the capital of Africa, Addis Ababa is a buzzing hub of economic, social and political activity and home to such notable offices as the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The diversity of its people is reflected in the many churches, mosques and museums, including the Ethiopian National Museum which houses the fossilized skeleton of Dinkinesh, or Lucy, the Australopithecine discovered in the area in the 1970s.
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1. Food Tour in Addis Ababa
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With this 6 hour tour of Addis Ababa visitors will have a deeper insight into the history and culture of Ethiopians through shopping food stuff at local markets, participate in food preparation sessions and tasting varieties of delicious Ethiopian meals. This driving and walking food tour of Addis will enable visitors to see and feel how life goes at Merkato – the largest open air market in the continent; learn from a native cook how to bake Ethiopia’s National food called Injera (Enjera), and eat with your fingers at one of the typical traditional restaurants of the city. After lunch, visitors will also attend a typical Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. It is a perfect moment to learn how Ethiopians’ social and economical life is closely tied with coffee and see how Coffee, born originally in Ethiopia, is entertained in the Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony. Join this unique, personalized and authentic tour of Addis to see the rich Ethiopian cuisine!
Inclusions: Professional experienced English speaking tour guide, Local family visiting fee for the food preparation class, Hotel/Airport pickup and drop off, Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony attending fee and coffee, Two glasses of "Tej" - Ethiopian Honey Wine per person
Exclusions: Meals and drinks at a traditional restaurant at lunch, Tips for service people, And, any expense which is not mentioned in the "Included' List above
Reviewed By ryansC7696YG
Fantastic. I had a tour with Muluken (guide) 2.5 years ago, and this was great, just like last time. Muluken is a great guide, friendly, knowledgeable & he is the exact type of guide I look for on a tour. He is authentically friendly, not forced or fake. He gives information clearly, not just spitting it out fast / confusing. He wants you to learn about and appreciate his country. It was the highlight of our trip.
2. Ethiopian Cooking Class and Food Tour, Addis Ababa and Lalibela
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Are you a food lover? If the answer is Yes then this is the tour you have to take. You will have the opportunity to visit the local market, we will cook the dishes together and of course we will taste the delicious food, attend the famous Ethiopian coffee ceremony as well. This unique experience will give the traveler a chance to test different Ethiopian cuisines. In addition, cooking class will help the travelers to learn the basics of local food preparation at a local home. Meet the locals at their own place, enjoying one of the most genuine local experiences. We can arrange this authentic experiences in Addis Ababa and Lalibela. This tour can be customized and be arranged from 3 -5 hours.
Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Professional local guide, Food tasting including injera making, honey wine tasting, coffee ceremony and meal tasting in 2-3 restaurants (depending on your itinerary choice), Water & hot drinks, Private tour by private or public vehicle (depending on vehicle option selected), Standard budget option: transportation by public minibus. High standard option: minibus if guests are more than 3, or Toyota executive car if less than 3, Round-trip private transfer from hotel/ airport (between 8am and 6pm), Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) other than honey wine tasting, Gratuities, Visa
Reviewed By Rose S
My partner and I took this tour for 5 days from Addis. We booked the high quality tour without meals included. We were accompanied by Afera, our driver, for the whole time. He was fantastic - he spoke great English, gave us lots of good facts along the way and made sure we always had nice spots for dinner and to stay, ensuring we always had the best views etc. Awash national park is very beautiful and we saw waterfalls and hot springs as well as lots of amazing animals. Then in Harar, we had a tour of the city with a very good local guide who showed us lots of historical and cultural sites as well as helping us with when negotiating for buying things. We also went and fed the hyenas in Harar which was pretty amazing. Only down sides were lots of mosquitos in Awash so take repellent. All in all, a great trip - thanks a lot.
3. Local Ethiopian Food Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
oin us for a walking Food Tour through one of Addis Ababa's neighborhoods where we will sample all kinds of Ethiopia's famous food! We will visit three restaurants, a juice house and coffee house sample vegetarian dishes, beef dishes and fresh fish. The tour starts at 4pm and ends around 8pm.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Breakfast, Snacks, Services which are not listed on the inclusion
Reviewed By Grip7791
I traveled to Ethiopia on my own and while I was there I decided to purchase Simien Image Tour & Travel's "Hawassa and Rift Valley Lakes – Two Days Tour." I had difficulties with paying because I was new to experience of financial transactions in Ethiopia, being it was my first time visiting, and my bank in America was having issues with processing some transactions. Alexander Kemal was extremely patient with me and eventually everything was worked out. The morning of the tour's first day the driver was prompt with picking me up from the hotel and we were off. When he told me we were doing to get my tour guide I nonchalantly thought to myself "for what reason!" I wasn't concerned about having a tour guide, just getting to Hawassa and seeing what was on the way there. To my surprise Candy Walker, my tour guide, was an excellent guide. She is very knowledgeable on the history and various cultures of Ethiopia, therefore I learned a lot in two days. Buze, the driver, was the perfect driver for this road trip and was fabulous DJ! He knew all the scenic stops, all the best foods to order whenever we ate, where to get the best buna in Shashamene, and he's even a decent dancer while driver. I saw and experienced way more than I thought I would and I am eternally thankful that I happened to call the business that day. One business transaction, and a two day tour was enough to establish the foundation for a several friendships that I am appreciative of. I will definitely be recommending your business to any and everyone.
4. Addis Ababa City Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The city tour is unique in that it is customizable and has ranging prices that suit our customers' needs which includes a special Injera making tour,honey-wine, coffee ceremony (where you will get to see the entire coffee process in front of you, from roasting to enjoying a cup of coffee)..
Inclusions: All entrance fees, Professional Guide and Driver , Coffee and/or tea, Air conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Services which are not mentioned in the above section.
Reviewed By johnmM4414IP
The day trip to Debre Libanos Monastery was so amazing and wonderful, the arrangement was so perfect and the place was so beautiful, the view was so amazing. The guide take me to a lodge which has a great view of the Blue Nile gorge and we have a lunch there enjoying this view.
5. Ethiopian Food and Drink Culture Tour in Addis Ababa
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Explore Ethiopia’s world-famed cuisine on this full-day tour. While immersing yourself deep in the culture of Ethiopia, your taste buds will have a busy day in the office. On this popular tour, you will be presented with the challenge of baking the spongy bread injera with local mothers, experience a full Ethiopian coffee ceremony and learn to bargain with the savvy spice dealers in Africa’s largest open air market, Merkato.
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off at any location in Addis Ababa (Hotel, house or airport)), Lunch, including a bottle of water and hot drinks, Ground transportation including a car, a driver and fuel, Accompanying English speaking guide, Local tour guides
Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages (other than honey-wine), Tip for tour guide, Other cost not offered in this program
Reviewed By curwinl2021
From the meeting of these two gentlemen I knew my day was going to be spectacular . I was greeted so kindly like i knew these brothers from long ago. Ashanavi ; very humble driver made sure that we got to our destinations safely and efficiently; I felt like I did not go on the trip solo with my buddy Ash. Alex is extremely knowledgeable about the history, context of Addis Ababa and also the checkpoints we encountered ; like this man is a human encyclopedia; really impressed. Any questions that could be asked he would know the answers to . Very amicable , everyone favors him . So many great things can be said that I can put in context of words . Please tour with these guys, you will not regret your time. Seriously !!!
6. Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Coffee Ceremony at a Home in Addis Ababa
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4.9 based on 29 reviews
Meet your host Daniel at the Asko bus station and together visit the Asco/Keta market, a daily local market known for its spices, cereals and vegetables, located about a 5-min drive/20-min walk from his home. Here, you will be introduced to local ingredients used in your cooking class. Join Daniel and his wife Tigist for your private, hands-on cooking experience in their home kitchen in Addis Ababa. During your 1.5 hour class, Tigist will show you how to make a traditional Ethiopian dish like shiro or tibs as well as how to pour and cook the perfect injera, a traditional fermented bread people in Ethiopia use as an edible plate with other dishes served on top of it. You will also learn to roast coffee beans and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony after your meal. On days that Daniel is traveling, his partner Yadassa will host you along with Daniel's wife at their home. Immerse yourself into the cultural and culinary traditions of Ethiopia during this unique in-home experience!
Inclusions: Beverages, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities, Private market tour, cooking class and coffee ceremony with your hosts Daniel and Tigist
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By alanlZ1596YH
Must visit Antonia's in Barmouth the best coffe shop around snacks and meals brilliant too. I can't recommend it highly eno
7. Unique Ethiopian Cooking Class and Coffee Ceremony with a Local in Addis Ababa
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4.7 based on 6 reviews
Join your host Daniel and his wife for a hands-on cooking experience in their home in Addis Ababa. Your cooking class will take place in Daniel and Tigist’s home kitchen. During your 1.5 hour class, Tigist will show you how to make a traditional Ethiopian dish as well as how to pour and cook the perfect injera, a traditional fermented bread people in Ethiopia use as an edible plate with other dishes served on top of it. You will also learn to roast coffee beans and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony after your meal, as Ethiopia is the birth place of coffee! This is a unique opportunity to learn from locals and experience authentic Ethiopia with its traditions and cuisine - so join these great hosts and leave with a full stomach and new memories to share with your loved ones at home! Please note that on days Daniel is away, his partner Yadassa hosts along with Tigist, Daniel's wife at her home.
Inclusions: Private cooking class + meal with your host Daniel, Beverages, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By alanlZ1596YH
Must visit Antonia's in Barmouth the best coffe shop around snacks and meals brilliant too. I can't recommend it highly eno
8. Ethiopian Cultural Dinner in Addis Ababa with LIVE Traditional Dance Show
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
This is 3 to 5 hours traditional Ethiopian dinner event at one of the best traditional Ethiopian cultural restaurants in Addis Ababa. With private comfortable vehicle, drive to 2000 Habesha Cultural Ethiopian Restaurant OR Yod Abyssinia Cultural Ethiopian Restaurant. NOTE - LIVE DANCE SHOW IS NOT AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF CORONA VIRUS (Starting from March 2020). We'll Update when available. With this Ethiopian cultural dinner experience in Addis Ababa: - • Taste a variety of deliciously hot Ethiopian cuisine • See LIVE dances of different Ethiopian tribal groups • Experience how Ethiopians enjoy Coffee with ceremony • Try ‘Tej’ – the Ethiopian Honey Wine • Free to choose 2000 Habesha Cultural Restaurant or Yod Abyssinia Cultural Restaurant • See the distinctive cultural dresses of different Ethiopian tribal groups • Get the best spot reserved to enjoy the dance show Service includes hotel pickup and drop off, Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony, bottled water and local snacks.
Inclusions: A bottle of Tej (Ethiopian Honey Wine) per person, Bottled water and local snacks, Driver/guide, Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony and coffee, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), And, any expense which is not mentioned in the "Included' List above, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By ryansC7696YG
Fantastic. I had a tour with Muluken (guide) 2.5 years ago, and this was great, just like last time. Muluken is a great guide, friendly, knowledgeable & he is the exact type of guide I look for on a tour. He is authentically friendly, not forced or fake. He gives information clearly, not just spitting it out fast / confusing. He wants you to learn about and appreciate his country. It was the highlight of our trip.
9. Local Ethiopian Food Tour
Overall Ratings
3.8 based on 6 reviews
Join us for a walking Food Tour through one of Addis Ababa's neighborhoods where we will sample all kinds of Ethiopia's famous food! We will visit three restaurants, a juice house and coffee house sample vegetarian dishes, beef dishes and fresh fish. The tour starts at 7am and ends around 8pm.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Soda/Pop, Breakfast, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Services which are not listed on the inclusion
Reviewed By 290nataliiad
I've got the best possible service, as for me. I had a really good guide and great driver. He was very attentive: I did video on the way with opened windows and driver closed window for safety and said me I can continue to video street life. I liked traditional clothing market a lot: if you want to have really beautiful souvenir from Ethiopia, I think Shiromeda ( I'm not sure, if I wrote it correctly..) is the best possible place)) I really highly appreciative for the service I had. We visited Mercato market and I felt totally safe there: without a guide I would never go there. But with the guide it was very interesting and safe visit. The tour is flexible and it's great: you can choose what is interesting for you. We bought good coffee on the way and also I've tasted avocado and mango juice)) The owner of company is great and treated me in the best way)) Highly recommended Ethio Travel and Tours for your tours through Ethiopia and Addis.
10. Best Of Lalibela - Rock-Hewn Churches, Local Villages and Coffee Ceremony
The city of Lalibela is located at 2,600 meters above sea level. It is mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia, some 645 km from Addis Ababa It contains 11monolithic churches that were built in the twelfth century and are carved out of the pink granite rock; they have been classified as one of the wonders of the world. Their building is attributed to King Lalibela who set out to construct in the 12th century a ‘New Jerusalem’, after Muslim conquests halted Christian pilgrimages to the holy Land. Lalibela flourished after the decline of the Aksum Empire. On this package you have the chance to explore the city that may be described as a sculpture dedicated to the glory of God.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local tour guide, A bottle of water and hot drinks, Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Tip for tour guide, Lunch, Alcoholic beverages, Other cost not offered in this program
Reviewed By curwinl2021
From the meeting of these two gentlemen I knew my day was going to be spectacular . I was greeted so kindly like i knew these brothers from long ago. Ashanavi ; very humble driver made sure that we got to our destinations safely and efficiently; I felt like I did not go on the trip solo with my buddy Ash. Alex is extremely knowledgeable about the history, context of Addis Ababa and also the checkpoints we encountered ; like this man is a human encyclopedia; really impressed. Any questions that could be asked he would know the answers to . Very amicable , everyone favors him . So many great things can be said that I can put in context of words . Please tour with these guys, you will not regret your time. Seriously !!!
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