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Things to do in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The Best Food 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.
Restaurants in Addis Ababa
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. City plus food tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
In this tour you will get everything of Addis Ababa has to offer. From culture, history to Food tour. 2 professional guides through out the day to give you that needed energy. Our vihricle will be with you all day. You will have unforgettable experience of Addis Ababa.
Inclusions: Small Lunch because there is a Food tour late afternoon., Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Bottled water, Beer all you can drink., Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Grajput7
I would highly recommend this company to anyone who want to feel like a VIP on their holidays or trip. They took care of all my holiday bookings, trip details and of the smallest things that I had asked for my vacation to be perfect. Such dedicated Customer Service is very rare to see these days. Keep It Up and look forward for me to book my holidays with you again.
4. 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.
5. Local Ethiopian Food Tour
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4.9 based on 373 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 4pm and ends around 8pm.
Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Dinner, Food tasting, Unlimited beer, Local guide, Professional guide, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup
Reviewed By zingara_gypsy
Excellent organization and really nice hospitality from the team from the beginning to the end. The booking process was so easy and responsiveness was quick. Wonderful memories of Ethiopia thanks to GoAddis. Highly recommend this company.
6. Local Ethiopian Food Tour
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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.
7. Ethiopian Unique Culinary Food Tours
Ethiopia have a lot of delicious foods that are prepared from different ingredients and spicy. On this Full day Experiencing and Learning How to Make Ethiopian Food tours clients will have a chance of experiencing a deeper insight into the below sections • History and culture of Ethiopians through shopping food stuff at local markets • Participate in food preparation sessions • Tasting varieties of delicious Ethiopian meals. • Experience how the daily life goes at Merkato – the largest open air market in the continent • Learn from a native cook how to bake and prepare
Inclusions: Breakfast, Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Professional guide, Hotel/port drop-off, Round-trip private transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By Sebrodas
My partner and I had a wonderful day at the Zuqualla Mountain. Joseph and Nico guided us on a private visit. They took care of everything, and showed us local jems. It felt like we were road tripping with our buddies - it was above and beyond! Really great service, it is not the last time, can definitely recommend! Thanks
