Location: Lalibela
Top Things to do in Lalibela
Top Restaurants in Lalibela
- 1. Blue Lal Hotel Restaurant
- 2. Jerusalem Guest House
- 3. John Cafeteria & Lalibela Restaurant
- 4. Roha Hotel Restaurant
- 5. Seven Olives Hotel Restaurant
- 6. Unique Restaurant
- 7. Ben Abeba
- 8. Mountain View Hotel Bar & Restaurant
- 9. Maribela Hotel, Restaurant & Lounge
- 10. Old Abyssinia Lodge and Restaurant
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What to do and see in Lalibela, Amhara Region: The Best Walking Tours
Lalibela (Amharic: ላሊበላ) is a town in Amhara Region, northern Ethiopia famous for monolithic rock-cut churches. The whole of Lalibela offers an exceptional testimony to the medieval and post-medieval civilization of Ethiopia. Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, second only to Aksum, and a center of pilgrimage. Unlike Aksum, the population of Lalibela is almost completely Ethiopian Orthodox Christian. Ethiopia was one of the earliest nations to adopt Christianity in the first half of the fourth century, and its historical roots date to the time of the Apostles. The churches themselves date from the seventh to thirteenth centuries, and are traditionally dated to the reign of the Zagwe dynasty king Gebre Mesqel Lalibela (r. ca. 1181–1221 AD).
Restaurants in Lalibela
1. Lalibela Nature, Bird, Wildlife, Church (Hiking To Mount Abune Yoseph Lalibela)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
What To expect - Get an Exercise, Spend sometime with the Locals, get some training on how to bake Injera, see the Galada Baboons, Witness the daily life of the Ethiopian Highlander, see the stuning view, and more...
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase)
Reviewed By 593martinu
Adis is great guide with huge knowledge of archeology and history. He answered all my questions and we had very nice talk about all the important places and museums we visited during our tour. We were in oldest restaurant in Adis Abeba with special atmosphere and delicious food, for people who want to try something unusual ask about honey wine there. Also we visited oldest caffe shop where you can buy nice coffee and have a talk. Thank you Adis ????????
2. North Ethiopia Tours 12 Days From Addis Ababa
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Book your tours to North Ethiopia with our company and you will have a chance of experiencing the amazing Ethiopian daily life , foods , markets and we will show you the real historical parts and archaeological destination
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: All Flight
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
3. Northern Ethiopia (Historic route)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ethiopia: Home to over three millennia of culture, Ethiopia stands alone as the prime destination for travelers interested in ancient history. People come from across the globe to view the heavy hitter’s city of Addis Ababa but also to see some of the world’s most recognizable art and to taste Ethiopia’s famed cuisine. Escape into Ethiopia tours help visitors do it all, while cutting down on time spent traveling between attractions and waiting in line. And while the Ethiopian capital boasts enough history, masterpieces, and food to fill any itinerary, its central position near Ethiopia’s north makes it an ideal base for exploring farther afield. Axum, Lalibela, Simien Mountains, Gondar, and Bahirdar are popular 2 weeks-trip destinations from the capital city.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, All domestic flights: ADD to BJR, GDQ to Axum, Axum to LII and LII to ADD
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Reviewed By dtadst
Reliable and honest guide good English and friendly highly recommended. He also can help with other tours
4. Northern Ethiopia And Danakil
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Take a 11 days tour around one of our northern routes including Danakil depressions, Simien Mountains, Lalibela churches, and ancient city of Axum. Escape into Ethiopia tours will take you the highlights of Ethiopia’s magnificent places. Ethiopia lands of extremes: having the Danakil Depression, Cliff-Top Churches, extraordinary Mountains and underground rock-cut churches. Escape into Ethiopia tours help visitors to explore this entire extremes. Start from the Danakil Depression, is currently over 100 meters below sea level; make it one of the lowest points on the earth surface. Simien Mountains (roof of Africa): Cloud piercing peak, shield secrete of Eden and cliff-top teaming with life. Simien Mountain is homes of endemic mammals including Gelada baoons. Axum was a political and religious capital around 3000 years ago and crowed obelisks tombs of the kings of Axum carved from Geraint with some towering over 33 meters tall. This memorial’s was seen stairway to heaven.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, All domestic flights:Addis Ababa to Bahir-dar, from Gondar to Axum and From Lalibela to Addis Ababa , Tour leader, Hotels as per the itinerary, Bottle of water everyday, Scouts fees in the national parks (Simen National Park). , Boat Cruise over Lake Tuna at Bahir-dar and local boat at Blue Nile , Military service in Danakil Depression
Exclusions: Alcohol Beverage , Lunch, and Dinner, Tips , Snacks
Reviewed By dtadst
Reliable and honest guide good English and friendly highly recommended. He also can help with other tours
5. Full Day Tour in Lalibela
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We arrange air-conditioned vehicles in excellent conditions, clean and commodious. Our guides are professional.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Things which are not listed in 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.
6. 15 Days Afar Danakil Depression
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
These are just three words which spring do mind when thinking about Afar Danakil Depression Tours, Dallol the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth & a surreal multi-hued field of sulfurous hot springs, Erta Ale the most active volcano with a base diameter of 30 km and a 1 km square caldera at its summit and the salt caravan trail of Berahale.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Any alcoholic drink fees, video and photographic expenses
Reviewed By AnyaLindstromBattle
We went on a 4-day trek in the Simien Mountains in April 2019 and had the most amazing time. Alex was very helpful and accommodating from the beginning, and everything was well organized and smooth. Our guide was an absolute legend (a 70+ year old who was way fitter than any of us) who knew the mountains inside and out and was incredibly knowledgeable about flora and fauna, especially birds which my mum (an avid bird watcher) was very excited about. Highly recommended to anyone who likes an adventure.
7. 14-days Northern Ethiopia Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
"Sometimes it is not the destination of a story that matter most – It is how you get there, and the community you journey with.” As our philosophy depends on providing an Eco friendly, community based, sustainable tourism local tour and travel in Ethiopia, we are really committed and feel great responsible that our travel idea insures the benefits of the local communities you journey with! So, in joining this trip.... you will discover all about the hidden beauties of Ethiopia's historical, cultural, adventurous UNESCO world heritage sites and the local side of Ethiopians! Finally, we would loved to confirm you that this trip would be a great opportunity to discover all about Ethiopia from Yeha, Axumite, Zagwe, Solomonic until the current government and it includes off the beaten trekking of Simien Mountain, Denakil depression, Blue Nile Falls, churches of Lalibela, Gheralta mountain and Tigray churches!
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, All Domestic Flights , All Entrance Fee , Professional Tour Guide , Bottled Water
Exclusions: All Alcohol Drinks , Personal Laundry , Personal Souvenirs , Personal Tips , International Flight Expenses
Reviewed By Igor C
We had a 14 day trip in Ethiopia, mainly to visit Omo Valley and Dallol. We enjoyed the trip. Kanu was great, car optimal, distances long to drive, but educational and inspiring. Selection of lodges good, food something new for us, but great. If you go to Afrika, this is a fine combination of adventure not to touristic vacation. We would highly recommended Access Eco Trekking and Kanu as a guide and we would definitely use them again should we back in Ethiopia. Igor & Romana
8. Full Day Tour in Lalibela
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
It is a history and mystery frozen in stone, its soul alive with the rites and awe of Christianity at its most ancient and unbending. Lalibela has one of the highest concentration of Churches of such architectural elegance and overall engineering sophistication in one spot. The 13 Churches in two complexes are said to represent a reproduction of Jerusalem. Their lighting systems, channels, water works, network of interconnected subterranean passageways and the sheer magnitude of the whole project are mind boggling.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Services which are not mentioned 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.
9. 2 Days 1 night tour to Lalibela Rock-hewn churches
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The home of the 11 rock hewn churches were mastered by king of Ethiopia in the second civilization of history of Ethiopia. Come with us and you will have a great explanation about Zagwe dynasty and history of those different types of rock hewn churches with their unique architecture details.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner
Exclusions: All personal needs - Alcholic drinks - Domestic flights - Tips
Reviewed By whereia
For all travelers - hungry of Africa :)) ETHIOPIA is a chat :) Ethiopia is really awesome place to taste absolutely amazing piece of Africa. We have a wonderfoul time in Ethiopia with Zagol Ethiopia tours and the owner of this agency - Muluye Tsegaw was our personal guide. Muluye is absolutely great, openminded man and responsible guide and He become our friend :)) We really love this guy from Lalibella. He organized especially for us 10 days in Ethiopia and we called this journey : North and South. We choose Simien Mountains Trekking and Omo Valley - tribes visiting because we love the nature and people. It was fantastic choice because we have a unique experience to touch the nature in the North and the culture in the South. Simien Mountains : 4 days trekking Muluye perfectly organized it for us : we have personal guide Sahale Beza , 2 cooks and the scout with the gun . We have done a safe trek to the highest top of Mount Buahit and met a famous polish traveller - Marcin Kydryński :)) Omo Valley : 5 days tribes visiting Muluye organized flight tickets for us , car 4x4 with great driver from Ari tribe - Tedele We visit almost 9 tribes: Ari, Mursi, Turmi, Caro, Oromi, Bersanech and amazing Hammers - to see the unique experience " BULL JUMPING " Everything was great with a sounds of music of Hamelinal Abate, taste of great injera and Ethiopian wine and Yergacheff coffee. Muluye also organized for us a great dinner in Abbesha2000 Thank You Muluye - You have new friends in Poland
10. Ethiopia's Historic Route; 5 Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This Ethiopia holiday is tailor made, and introduces you to the natural beauty, rich culture, long history and friendly people of this country. Visit Ethiopia’s diverse historical attractions, from the monuments, museums and markets of Addis Ababa to the ancient capital of Gonder and the iconic rock churches at Lalibela. Ethiopia’s beautiful, natural landscape. This trip creates an opportunity for an exchange of cultures between you and the local communities as there are various moments to discuss and interact . visit Major historical sites of northern Ethiopia.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, accomedations , All Fees and Taxes, local Guide service
Exclusions: Domestic Flights , Dinner
Reviewed By Tour33033786207
expat in Addis , My family and I had a fantastic experience with EthioTours . Had a fantastic morning tour on lake Tana . Beautiful sunrise and a fantastic breakfast. The guide was really knowledgeable about all the animals we saw and explained about the fishermen and what they were doing. Saw plenty of hippos too! It was an amazing experience, we visited three beautiful islands . We would like to thank Melese for showing us all unique areas and sharing the stories . Private tour was absolute best way to relax and see the beauty of the lake. Highly recommended !
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